Engineering Manager - ITS Design

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•$115,500 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for overall management of a staff of engineers, technicians and other personnel who are responsible for providing engineering expertise, guidance and technical assistance to state agencies, consultants, and the public. They are differentiated from lower levels in the Professional Engineer job family in that their focus is on broader supervisory and management issues including planning, organizing, and integrating the functions that report to them. We are seeking a Lead Engineer for ODOT's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Design and Engineering Branch. In this role, you will apply sound engineering judgment to develop statewide construction plans for Fiber Optic, CCTV, DMS, RWIS, and Vehicle Detection systems. Key responsibilities include submitting design plans and PES documents, reviewing consultant plans, and creating relocation plans for the State's fiber infrastructure. You will also support the development of statewide traveler information websites — including OKROADS.ORG and OKTRAFFIC.ORG — and manage Traffic Operations Center personnel during routine and emergency situations.

Requirements

Registration as a Professional Engineer (Level I)
Registration as a Professional Engineer and one year of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field (Level II)
Knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems
Knowledge of management principles
Knowledge of the principles of effective supervision
Knowledge of budget planning, development and control
Ability to design and implement engineering activities
Ability to organize projects
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to supervise personnel
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Must possess or obtain registration as a professional engineer with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six (6) months from the date of appointment.

Responsibilities

Selects, develops and motivates subordinate staff to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance for the agency or unit supported
Plans, organizes and manages the work of subordinate staff in the assigned unit to ensure that the work is accomplished consistent with agency requirements.
Directs engineering activities of all or part of an agency’s responsibility; e.g., section, branch, division, etc.
Develops and conducts a specific work program within an agency in accordance with agencies’ policies, priorities and budget constraints.
Manages and/or develops budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements and equipment and material purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget.
Represents the department in contacts with the general public and public officials, answering questions and resolving complaints.
Oversees consulting engineer’s contracts and provides technical oversight.
Apply sound engineering judgment to 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 the 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 allowances
Variety of health, dental, and vision plan options
Paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year
11 paid holidays
Robust retirement savings plans
EAP & wellness program
Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan (available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015)
Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5% (Pathfinder Plan)
Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above (Pathfinder Plan)
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan (available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS)
15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service (PTO)
18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service (PTO)
20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service (PTO)
25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service (PTO)
Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.