Civil Engineer III - City

The Civil Engineer III is in the Engineering Division’s Drainage and Bridge Section. This position is the dedicated Bridge Engineer and reviews and coordinates the bi-annual bridge inspections that are required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position reviews and approves requests for Overload/Oversize permits for the transportation of various items over City streets and City-owned bridges and coordinates the updates to the Bridge Maintenance Program. This position requires experience in applying engineering principles to bridge projects and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers. This position accepts increasing levels of responsibility and is required to demonstrate continued and progressive technical and leadership skills. This classification is located in 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 position is to design and supervise major engineering and/or capital improvement projects. The employee is responsible for planning, supervising, and managing all project-related activities of an assigned engineering staff. 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: developing and preparing engineering plans and specifications; developing design requirements; overseeing staff activities; assessing current and completed engineering projects; and performing related duties as required. The employee must also prepare and administer work activity budgets; compile staff reports; and analyze complex engineering studies submitted by private consultants. This classification provides specialized or project-based administrative and supervisory direction to entry and mid-level Civil Engineers, consultants, and other engineering-support staff.