Engineering Manager - ITS Design

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•$115,500 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager - ITS Design manages an engineering work unit and oversees engineers, technicians, and other personnel providing engineering expertise, guidance, and technical assistance. The role plans, organizes, and integrates staff work and engineering activities in accordance with agency requirements, policies, priorities, and budget constraints. It is in the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Maintenance Department, Division 9, and reports to the Assistant Division Engineer. The position is located at 200 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. The position leads ODOT’s Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Design and Engineering Branch. It applies engineering judgment to develop statewide construction plans for fiber optic, CCTV, DMS, RWIS, and vehicle detection systems. Duties include submitting design plans and PES documents, reviewing consultant plans, creating relocation plans for the State’s fiber infrastructure, supporting statewide traveler information websites including OKROADS.ORG and OKTRAFFIC.ORG, and managing Traffic Operations Center personnel during routine and emergency situations. The role also includes developing and conducting a work program, managing budgets and purchases, representing the department to the public and public officials, responding to questions and complaints, and overseeing consulting engineer contracts and technical work. The position is exempt. Compensation is listed as $115,500 for Level I and $121,000 for Level II.

Requirements

Registration as a Professional Engineer is required for Level I.
Registration as a Professional Engineer and one year of supervisory experience in a professional engineering-related field are required for Level II.
Appointees must possess or obtain registration as a professional engineer with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six months of appointment.
Knowledge of engineering practices, principles, and systems.
Knowledge of management principles and effective supervision.
Knowledge of budget planning, development, and control.
Ability to design and implement engineering activities and organize projects.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to supervise personnel.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Select, develop, and motivate subordinate staff to ensure resources are available for quality services and timely performance.
Plan, organize, and manage subordinate staff work to meet agency requirements.
Direct engineering activities for an assigned agency section, branch, division, or other unit.
Develop and conduct a work program in accordance with agency policies, priorities, and budget constraints.
Manage and/or develop unit budgets, including operating needs and equipment and material purchases, and ensure expenses align with the approved budget.
Represent the department in contacts with the public and public officials, answer questions, and resolve complaints.
Oversee consulting engineer contracts and provide technical oversight.
Develop statewide construction plans for fiber optic, CCTV, DMS, RWIS, and vehicle detection systems.
Submit design plans and PES documents.
Review consultant plans.
Create relocation plans for the State’s fiber infrastructure.
Support development of statewide traveler information websites, including OKROADS.ORG and OKTRAFFIC.ORG.
Manage Traffic Operations Center personnel during routine and emergency situations.

Benefits

Annual benefit allowance covering up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents to enroll in benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account enrollment options.
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan with employer matching contributions for eligible employees.
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan for eligible returning employees previously enrolled in OPERS.
Annual leave accrued at rates based on years of service, from 15 to 25 days annually.
Sick leave accrued at 15 days per year.
11 paid holidays per year.
Annual longevity payments for eligible State employees with at least two years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness program.