District Hydraulics Engineers

  • Develop and maintain proficiency and competency in all aspects of hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design. Educate, train and develop junior engineers and designers.
  • Serve as point of contact for
    DES-HYD
    for dissemination of statewide policy, guidance, research, training, software and other related hydraulics and hydrologic issues or needs
  • Serve as point of contact for district and area office staff for fundamental expertise on hydraulics and hydrology including consistent application of statewide and district design policy
  • Serve as the liaison with the DES-HYD on complex hydraulics design and hydraulics-related design or policy issues
  • Provide design support and approval for hydraulic and hydrologic methods for use by district, area office, and consultant designers
  • Oversee and approve or perform routine hydraulic and hydrologic studies, designs, and analyses for district projects and consultant contracts
  • Prepare, review, and comment on or approve hydrologic/hydraulic reports.
  • Provide hydraulic, hydrologic and related regulatory review of projects prior to preliminary layout or Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) submission for letting
  • Provide mentoring to other district personnel in hydraulics and hydrology and for district staff in hydraulic and hydrology rotation
  • Support the district environmental quality coordinator and/or environmental coordinator on hydraulics for environmental and water quality issues
  • Investigate and help resolve drainage related issues with the public
  • Support district maintenance staff with performance and maintenance of drainage structures, including data collection on chronic problem areas or extreme events
  • Recommend research and volunteer as research project directors and advisors as approved by the district engineer
  • Coordinate with local governments, developers, and property owners concerning hydraulics-related issues, including the monitoring of local studies and activities that may impact TxDOT drainage facilities or operations
  • Coordinate with TxDOT project managers, DES-HYD staff, and District Human Resources staff to provide hydrologic and hydraulic training for TxDOT employees.