Civil Engineer II - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • $82,518 - $126,094

About The Position

The Civil Engineer II works in the Engineering Division of the City of Oklahoma City Utilities Department, supporting the Raw Water, Reservoirs, Dams & Roads Section. Under the direction of an immediate supervisor, this fully functional professional engineering position analyzes, evaluates, designs, and executes public-works engineering projects of moderate scope. The role develops design specifications and establishes project requirements, reviews construction plans for compliance with City codes, ordinances, and standards and for overall feasibility, and coordinates implementation during construction. Work also includes processing detailed information and contracts, appraising property values, and determining project needs such as sanitary sewer and easements. The employee may provide functional or project-based supervision to lower-level professional, technical, and engineering-support staff, and frequently provides technical information, advice, and opinions to City employees and the public. Supervision is received from section- or division-head-level Civil Engineers.

The position supports a Utilities Department responsible for water, wastewater, and solid-waste management services, including substantial water-supply and infrastructure programs. It is designated safety sensitive. The role may be underfilled as a Civil Engineer I or Engineer Intern when the selected applicant does not yet possess the required certification or licensure; continued employment in those classifications is contingent on obtaining the required credential within 12 months.

Requirements

• Skill in applying 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 and engineering reports.
• Skill in designing construction projects.
• Skill in conveying technical information and communicating verbally and in writing.
• 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 monitoring and maintaining compliance with project budgets.
• Skill in relating to others with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to make comprehensive decisions.
• Professional Engineer’s License issued by Oklahoma or a state having reciprocity with Oklahoma; if not held at selection, the employee may be classified as an Engineer Intern and must obtain an Oklahoma-issued license within 12 months of hire, promotion, transfer, or demotion.
• Project Management Professional Certification; if not held at selection, the employee may be classified as a Civil Engineer I and must obtain the certification within 12 months of hire, promotion, transfer, or demotion.
• Valid Driver License (Operator or higher).

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience administering or managing engineering design or construction projects.
• Experience designing, reviewing, and managing water or wastewater treatment projects, large-diameter pipelines, pumping stations, and/or facility projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental, civil, mechanical, or chemical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, design, and execute engineering projects.
• Develop engineering design specifications and project requirements for proposed projects or system modifications.
• Provide functional supervision to lower-level professional and technical staff, including entry-level Civil Engineers and engineering-support staff on a project basis.
• Review construction plans for compliance with City codes, ordinances, standards, and overall project feasibility.
• Coordinate proper implementation of plans during construction.
• Process detailed project information, including contracts.
• Appraise property values and determine project requirements such as sanitary sewer and easements.
• Serve as an information source and provide technical advice and opinions to City employees and the public.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with project budgets.
• Coordinate the work of technicians, assistants, and less-experienced engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed