Civil Engineer I - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

8d • $36 - $55 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The primary purpose of this job is to independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria and to use judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications to engineering projects. The knowledge and skills required to efficiently and effectively apply engineering principles and practices to public works projects must be acquired prior to assuming the position. Essential job functions include: designing proposed projects or systems modifications; reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with City codes, ordinances, standards, and overall project feasibility; and traveling to review the implementation of plans in actual construction. The job involves administrative processing of detailed information, including contracts, and may entail appraising property values and determining specific requirements (i.e., sanitary sewer, easement, etc.) for the completion of engineering projects. Employees in this classification also supervise technical and clerical personnel performing tasks related to specific projects. This classification often serves as an information source for City employees at all levels and the public and is frequently required to render technical advice and opinions with regard to specific projects. Supervision is received from section/division head-level Civil Engineers.

Requirements

• Skill in using engineering knowledge, principles, practices, and techniques to analyze public works engineering projects and problems.
• Skill in assessing pertinent technical information.
• Skill in critically reviewing construction plans.
• Skill in supervising.
• Skill in designing construction projects.
• Skill in conveying technical information.
• Skill in reviewing existing engineering systems for adequacy in meeting present and future demands.
• Skill in preparing construction cost estimates.
• Skill in critically reviewing engineering reports.
• Skill in monitoring and maintaining compliance with project budgets.
• Skill in relating to others with tact and diplomacy.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to make comprehensive decisions.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer’s License (Oklahoma).
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator).
• Professional Engineer’s License must be issued by the State of Oklahoma or a state having reciprocity with the State of Oklahoma.
• If an individual is selected who does not possess a Professional Engineer’s License issued by the State of Oklahoma, that individual will be classified as an Engineer Intern and be compensated at the Engineer Intern salary range until such time as required licensure is obtained.
• Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a Professional Engineer’s License issued by the State of Oklahoma within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the review, preparation, and interpretation of civil engineering plans and calculations, final plats, and legal descriptions.
• Knowledge of FEMA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rules and regulations, as well as paving and drainage design standards and requirements.
• Experience in civil engineering design, plan review, and project specifications.
• Experience with common software packages, including HEC‑RAS, HydroCAD, HY‑8, Hydraflow, and HEC‑HMS.
• Familiarity with common software packages (Microsoft Excel and Word).

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities that protect the community from flooding and maintain safe, reliable streets and sidewalks.
• Supports bridge and dam inspections.
• Helps update drainage criteria and ordinances.
• Coordinates Corps of Engineers permits.
• Reviews plans and calculations for Bond and Capital Improvement Projects.
• Contributes to pavement management by coordinating intergovernmental funding, reviewing street and sidewalk construction plans, assisting with pavement repair recommendations and utility cut evaluations, and supporting the Pavement Management System.
• Designs proposed projects or systems modifications.
• Reviews construction plans to ensure compliance with City codes, ordinances, standards, and overall project feasibility.
• Travels to review the implementation of plans in actual construction.
• Involves administrative processing of detailed information, including contracts.
• May entail appraising property values and determining specific requirements (i.e., sanitary sewer, easement, etc.) for the completion of engineering projects.
• Supervises technical and clerical personnel performing tasks related to specific projects.
• Serves as an information source for City employees at all levels and the public.
• Renders technical advice and opinions with regard to specific projects.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed