Engineering Assistant I - City
About The Position
This position is located in the Engineering Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. Engineering Assistant I is a para-professional classification in which the worker must assume considerable responsibility for the design and generation of plans for proposed construction projects within an assigned area. Specialized work areas include paving, drainage, sanitary sewer, water lines, and airport construction. The required knowledge and skills of the assigned work unit must be acquired prior to assuming the position. Essential job functions include: gathering data for use in project designs or reports; reviewing construction plans and making recommended revisions on the basis of technical merit; responding to information requests; writing work orders, construction specifications, and other documents necessary for contract compliance or future reference; and supervising technical support staff by delegating, prioritizing, and reviewing their work. Work assignments, which are both general and specific in nature, are received verbally and in writing and are subject to extensive review by an immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Knowledge of standards and design alternatives in the assigned work area (e.g., paving, drainage, sanitary sewer, water lines, or airport construction.)
- Knowledge of available data sources for information required on plans and in reports.
- Knowledge of required inclusions on technical drawings.
- Skill in assessing salient technical information.
- Skill in efficient, accurate, and complete disposition of projects.
- Skill in conveying technical information both verbally and in writing.
- Skill in critically reviewing drawings for design, accuracy, and neatness.
- Skill in relating written technical information to drawings.
- Skill in performing mathematical computations following standard formulas.
- Skill in determining the most appropriate designs to meet field conditions and applicable standards.
- Skill in preparing cost estimates.
- Skill in supervising.
- Ability to retain and recall information.
- Ability to keep abreast of project status in the assigned work area.
- Ability to travel.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or other CAD software.
- Ability to interpret and understand basic information presented on maps, plans, and construction drawings.
- Ability to review information for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and follow established procedures.
- Previous experience in engineering, surveying, GIS, AutoCAD, construction, utilities, permitting, or a related field is desirable.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Programs.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing plans related to water and wastewater systems
- Providing planning services
- Processing record information requests
- Collaborating with contractors, consultants, engineers, and other City departments to deliver support and guidance on water and wastewater utility matters
- Gathering data for use in project designs or reports
- Reviewing construction plans and making recommended revisions on the basis of technical merit
- Responding to information requests
- Writing work orders, construction specifications, and other documents necessary for contract compliance or future reference
- Supervising technical support staff by delegating, prioritizing, and reviewing their work
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement
- A comprehensive package designed to support health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
