Engineer-in-training

About the role

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 engineering tasks and by reviewing and evaluating the work of consultants, contractors and facility operators, under the supervision of a professional engineer.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Level III: Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, civil engineering, construction engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Level IV: Registration as an Engineer Intern with the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors, plus Level III requirements.
• Level V: One year experience in the practice of engineering, plus Level IV requirements.
• Level VI: Two years experience in the practice of engineering, plus Level V requirements.
• Level VII: Registration as an Engineer Intern and three years experience in the practice of engineering, plus Level VI requirements.

Qualifications

• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, including Engineer Interns who are registered out-of-state must register with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six (6) months from the appointment date.
• Must be a United States citizen or legal resident of the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act, 8 U.S.C. Section 1324b.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Annual benefit allowance covering up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement savings plans such as Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan and OPERS Defined Benefit Plan.
• EAP & wellness program.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Longevity pay.
• Paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year.
• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service, increasing to 25 days for over 20 years of service.

Pay

• Level III: $66,700/year
• Level IV: $70,000/year
• Level V: $81,000/year
• Level VI: $89,200/year
• Level VII: $92,600/year

Schedule

• Full-time