Staff Engineer

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Two years of progressively responsible engineering experience to solve complex work issues and problems desired.

• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T).
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Knowledge

• Engineering standards, design principles and alternatives.
• Engineering maps and records; construction methods, practices, and procedures.
• Administrative principles and practices including goal setting and program budget development and implementation.
• Use of networked computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook software.

Skills

• Providing designs for public improvements within established costs.
• Responding to a wide variety of questions regarding engineering projects/work.
• Interpreting data, recognizing discrepancies, and determining or correcting their causes.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with superiors, internal staff, citizens, and others.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Assists the City Engineer and Capital Projects Engineers in completion of their work functions.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of contracts with consultants for design services and right-of-way acquisition.
• Prepares applications for state and federal permits as required.
• Processes consultant and construction pay claims during the term of the contract.
• Assists in the evaluation of bids for construction contracts.
• Conducts periodic site inspections of street and storm drainage construction projects to ensure adherence to contract documents as well as local and state requirements.
• Assists in coordination of projects with other governmental agencies and utility enterprises including ODOT, FHWA, EPA, Corporation Commission, OSDH, County Health, Water Resources Board, FEMA, etc.
• Answers questions from the general public relating to specific projects, problems, and general information; may prepare graphic, verbal, or written responses.
• Confers with other city personnel to exchange information concerning projects.
• Performs other related work as required.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a normal office environment with some exposure to temperature extremes, dirt, dust, noise, and/or disagreeable sights and odors.

• Mental and visual effort required due to sustained periods of concentration, working under the pressure of deadlines, and continual interruptions.
• Limited physical effort required, including walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lb.) 5-10% of work time.

Selected applicant must pass a background investigation and drug screen.