Area/ Design Office Engineers

Design Engineers.
The responsibilities of the Design Engineers as they relate to hydraulic analysis and design include the following:
  • Develop and maintain proficiency and competency in all aspects of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design. Educate, train and develop junior engineers and designers.
  • Prepare and oversee preparation of drainage analyses and designs including hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, culvert hydraulics, storm drains, and pump stations.
  • Ensure appropriate coordination and communication between drainage design functions and all other project design functions, including roadway, geotechnical, bridge, and signage.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and District/Area Office preferences.
  • Provide and maintain documentation of all drainage analyses and designs in accordance with District/Area Office preferences and this manual.
  • Develop and maintain systematic documentation files of facility experiences either at the district or at the local level
  • Provide quality control techniques for work performed by subordinates and perform quality assurance on the work.
  • Promptly report drainage complaints to the District Hydraulics Engineer (DHE).
  • Promptly notify the DHE of any significant runoff and flood events and collect appropriate data (photographs, survey data, etc) for documentation.
Consultant Engineers.
The responsibilities of Consultant Engineers as they relate to hydraulic analysis and design of TxDOT projects include the following:
  • Develop and maintain proficiency and competency in all aspects of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design. Educate, train and develop junior engineers and designers.
  • Prepare and oversee preparation of drainage analyses and designs, including hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, culvert hydraulics, storm drains, and pump stations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and District/Area Office preferences.
  • Provide and maintain documentation of all drainage analyses and designs in accordance with District/Area Office preferences and this manual.
  • Provide quality control for work performed by subordinates.
  • Comply with contract scope and requirements.