Capital Projects Engineer

- Mid Level

Norman, OK

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Public Works Department during the review of development plans submitted to the City of Norman.
• Communicates Utilities Department concerns regarding water, wastewater and sanitation facilities.
• Represents the Department in reviewing all development plans submitted to the City of Norman.
• Administers and operates a wastewater model and a water model to determine capacities of the system serving the development.
• Meets with engineers and developers to review plans and specification submissions for approval as new developments.
• Ensures that the submissions use current engineering standards and are compliant with City regulations.
• Recommends amendments to City design standards and construction specifications.
• Prepares, negotiates, and administers contracts with consulting engineers for design and construction management services.
• Prepares request for proposals; interviews and selects consultants; negotiates contracts.
• Prepares necessary agenda items and internal memorandums for City Council or Norman Utilities Authority approval.
• Reviews all technical design documents; processes consultants pay claim and negotiates amendments when necessary.
• Prepares applications for city, state and federal permits when appropriate.
• Advertises and evaluates bids for construction contracts; prepares City Council or Norman Authority agenda items.
• Conducts periodic site inspections to ensure adherence to contract as well as local and state requirements.
• Provides solutions to construction problems; issues or negotiates and recommends approval of change orders.
• Processes contractor pay claims.
• Administers street and storm drainage construction projects.
• Assists the City Engineer with projects not originating from the Capital Fund.
• Prepares design drawings and specifications; prepares and receives construction bids.
• Administers construction contracts; follows-up on citizen complaints with associated projects.
• Assists the Utilities Engineer with projects originating from the Water, Water Reclamation and Sanitation Enterprise Funds.
• Reviews development utility reports.
• Manages water supply, water wells, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, lift station, wastewater treatment, water reuse, sludge management and associated solid waste construction projects.
• Performs engineering work for right-of-way or utility easement acquisition.
• Performs ownership and title research; reviews legal descriptions and prepares agenda items.
• Monitors easement or right-of-way files for projects involving federal funds and ensures compliance with federal requirements.
• Coordinates utility relocations.
• Performs budgeting and report preparation functions.
• Provides technical support during the preparation of the fiscal budget including detailed construction schedules and associated costs.
• Prepares quarterly and monthly reports for all capital projects.
• Coordinates projects with other governmental agencies and utility enterprises.
• Supervises technical personnel; interviews and hires personnel.
• Instructs employees in correct methods and procedures; monitors and inspects work in progress.
• Reviews and evaluates employee performance.
• Coordinates administrative details with other departments and the public in conjunction with capital projects.
• Organizes and participates in public meetings to make presentations, discuss project information, and receive public participation on project development and related issues.
• Prepares verbal and written responses for questions from the public concerning capital funded projects.
• Performs other related work as required.

Requirements

• Requires four-year degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible related experience including two years' supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. E.) by the State of Oklahoma is required.
• Emergency Management training or certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and public works or utility administration and operation.
• Knowledge of construction methods, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods of interpersonal relations and communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with federal funding through ACOG and policy and procedures of ODOT, Local Government Division.
• Experience with HEC 1, HEC 2, Pipe Dream, Cybernet, Mike Swim and other software related to utility modeling.
• Experience with HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS and other software related to drainage calculations.

Benefits

• Selected applicant must pass background investigation and drug screen.