Professional Engineer I

Job Posting Title

Professional Engineer I

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer - Engineer Workforce Development - OSU Squad

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$100,000/year

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering 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, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

Annual Benefit Allowance:

• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

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.

Job Description

Position Title: Professional Engineer I

Department: Engineer Workforce Development

Division: 9

Report to: Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: 109 Engineering North, Stillwater, OK 74078 (OSU Campus)

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family. 

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.

Typical Functions

• 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.

Level Descriptor

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.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a professional engineer.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to perform duties at this level include 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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