Civil Engineer II (or Civil Engineer I) - City

OKC Career Site • Oklahoma City, OK

4h • $39 - $60

About The Position

This job is located in Engineering Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The primary purpose of this position is to analyze, evaluate, design, and execute 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. Civil Engineer II is a fully functional professional engineering classification responsible for developing design specifications and establishing project requirements for projects that are moderate in scope. Essential job functions include: developing engineering design specifications for proposed projects or systems modifications; providing functional supervision to lower-level professional and technical staff; reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with City codes, ordinances, standards, and overall project feasibility; and coordinating the proper implementation of plans in actual construction. The work involves administrative processing of detailed information, including contracts, and entails appraising property values and determining specific requirements (i.e., sanitary sewer, easement, etc.) for the completion of engineering projects. This classification may also provide project-based functional supervision to entry-level Civil Engineers and other engineering-support staff. The employee 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. NOTE: Professional Engineer’s License must be issued by the State of Oklahoma or a state having reciprocity with the State of Oklahoma. NOTE: If an individual is selected who does not possess a Project Management Professional Certification, that individual will be classified as a Civil Engineer I and be compensated at the Civil Engineer I salary range until such time as required certification is obtained. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a Project Management Professional Certification within twelve (12) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.

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 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 coordinating the work of technicians, assistants, and less-experienced engineers.
• 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 Project Management Professional Certification.
• Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator or higher).

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience administering or managing engineering design or construction projects.
• Experience in designing, reviewing and managing water or wastewater treatment projects, large diameter pipelines, pumping stations and/or facility projects.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental, civil, mechanical or chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• developing engineering design specifications for proposed projects or systems modifications
• providing functional supervision to lower-level professional and technical staff
• reviewing construction plans to ensure compliance with City codes, ordinances, standards, and overall project feasibility
• coordinating the proper implementation of plans in actual construction

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: Mid Level