Development Engineer

City of Edmond•,

6d•$83,788 - $100,340

About The Position

The Development Engineer assists with managing, coordinating, and supervising the review of development plans and applications for water, sanitary sewer, drainage, roadway, grading, and other public and private improvements. This is a safety-sensitive position with the City of Edmond. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, five years of related experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of education and experience), two years of people and/or project management experience, and an Oklahoma Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain one within six months. A valid Oklahoma driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier are also required. The engineer supervises development application and construction document reviews, directs assigned plan review staff, provides engineering guidance to staff and the public, and performs complex engineering and design work on infrastructure projects. Work also includes project planning, recordkeeping, research, reporting, field investigations, surveys, site visits, and representing the department at government meetings. The position requires knowledge of engineering technology, public works construction methods, and GPS surveying, as well as the ability to read engineering plans and specifications, meet required physical standards, and pass extensive background and pre-employment screenings. The City offers a benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plans; access to a dedicated primary care clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents; paid leave and holidays; paid parental leave; and potential bilingual pay. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, and the opportunity may be republished as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of people and/or project management experience.
Oklahoma Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within six months.
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.
Knowledge of engineering technology, including hydraulics, hydrology, floodplain regulations, and stormwater flow.
Knowledge of modern methods and techniques of public works construction.
Knowledge of Global Positioning System surveying.
Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications.
Ability to meet the required physical standards for the position.
Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

Supervise and perform reviews of subdivision plats, commercial site plans, and other development applications.
Review complex construction documents.
Direct and oversee assigned plan review staff.
Provide technical guidance and review work products of assigned staff.
Plan, schedule, prioritize, and assign projects, studies, and programs.
Provide technical information and guidance to the public, developers, permitting agencies, consultants, contractors, and other City staff.
Maintain project records and verify complete and correct documentation.
Conduct research, prepare reports, create detailed maps, and present recommendations.
Conduct investigations, perform site visits, and respond to citizen inquiries.
Perform complex engineering and design work on infrastructure projects.
Represent the department and present at government meetings.
Perform field surveys, investigations, and compilations of engineering data.

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement plans
Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
Sick leave
Vacation days
Earned time off
Paid holidays
Longevity rewards
Paid parental leave
Potential for bilingual pay