Professional Engineer I

Oklahoma State Government•Stillwater, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for providing engineering expertise, guidance and technical assistance to state agencies, consultants, and the public. Incumbents accomplish this by performing professional engineering tasks and by managing, reviewing and evaluating the work of consultants, contractors and facility operators. This is the basic level of professional engineering. Incumbents perform entry level professional engineering tasks and direct engineering activities in all but the most difficult and complex projects/programs and provide technical advice and guidance to other professionals.

Requirements

Registration as a professional engineer.
Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques; of engineering planning; of equipment and materials used in engineering operations; of specialized subjects used in the fields of engineering, such a mathematics, statistics, mechanics, power, physics and chemistry; and of strength of materials.
Ability is required to apply engineering principles to practical engineering problems; to use engineering equipment and tools, including computer applications; to make, read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to relate abstract ideas to actual needs and adopt an effective course of action; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to analyze situations and determine a sound course of action; to organize and conduct several activities simultaneously; and to write reports.
A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.

Responsibilities

Develops, prepares and/or reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, facilities and/or systems.
Develops, prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
Performs engineering inspections of systems operations and of structures and facilities during construction.
Interprets, develops and implements statutes and regulations.
Reviews applications and issues permits.
Performs physical and chemical tests to assure the quality of construction and facility operations and ambient conditions.
Reviews engineering program activities to make recommendations for changes in policy and procedures.
Conducts engineering research and provides technical assistance to consulting engineers, contractors, public officials, municipalities and industry.

Benefits

Annual benefit allowances
A 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
Comprehensive Insurance Plans: The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Retirement Savings Plans: 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%. Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above. OPERS Defined Benefit Plan : available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
Annual & Sick Leave (PTO): 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service. 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service. 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service. 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service. Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year
Longevity Pay: Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.