Engineer

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

State of Oklahoma’s Environmental Quality Office in Oklahoma City seeks an Engineer for oversight of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) projects. The role requires in-office work Mon-Fri with travel for field inspections and coordination with OWRB.

Candidates must meet Level III–VI education paths, be eligible for Engineer Intern registration, and pass background checks. Sponsorship is not provided, and out-of-state registration must be transferred within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Level III requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Level IV requires registration as an Engineer Intern.
• Level V requires Engineer Intern plus one year experience or master's degree.
• Level VI requires Engineer Intern plus two years experience or master's, or master's substitution for one year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact and coordinator for assigned DWSRF projects.
• Review engineering reports for water distribution systems, wells, and treatment plants.
• Review plans and specifications for water systems and facilities.
• Review bid and contract documents for DWSRF projects.
• Conduct inspections and prepare inspection reports.
• Oversee DWSRF construction projects, including payment requests and change orders.
• Attend project meetings with OWRB and related trainings.
• Travel is required for this position.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Flexibility

Education

Level III Education and Experience requirements (bachelor's in engineering or construction management)

Level IV Engineer Intern registration

Level V Engineer Intern + 1 year engineering experience or master's degree

Level VI Engineer Intern + 2 years engineering experience or master's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Posting End Date

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

Job Posting Title

Engineer

Agency

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Quality–Water Quality

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Hiring Rates:
Level III- $53,788.80
Level IV- $56,472.00
Level V- $63,772.80
Level VI- $70,990.40

Job Description

This position is located in the Water Quality Division - Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Section located in Oklahoma City.

All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H-1B visa. This position requires in-office work Monday - Friday. Other than regular field work, there is no remote work allowed.

Application Requirements

All applicants must upload a resume, cover letter, references, official college transcript(s), and two most recent PR closeouts (for state employees only) to be considered for this position.

Basic Purpose

Reviewing engineering reports, bid documents, addenda, and plans and specifications for water infrastructure projects funded through the DWSRF Program. Provide oversight during planning and design as well as during construction to ensure compliance with DWSRF requirements.

Typical Functions

• Serve as primary contact and coordinator for assigned DWSRF projects.
• Review engineering reports for water distribution systems, water wells, and water treatment plants.
• Review plans and specifications for water distribution systems, water wells, and water treatment plants.
• Review bid and contract documents for DWSRF projects.
• Conduct interim and final inspections of each DWSRF project assigned and prepare inspection reports.
• Overall management of DWSRF construction projects, including review and approval of payment requests, change orders and bid addenda.
• Participate in project meetings with OWRB and attend all necessary training related to the DWSRF program.
• Travel is required for this position.

Education And Experience

• Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a college or university recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology or a bachelor’s degree in construction management with heavy or civil option.
• Level IV: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern.
• Level V: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern and one year experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the completion of a master’s degree in engineering for the required one year of experience in the practice of engineering.
• Level VI: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern and two years of experience in the practice of engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting a master’s degree in engineering for one year of experience in the practice of engineering.

To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.

Other Requirements

Persons with out of state registration as an Engineer Intern must transfer their registration to the State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors no later than six (6) months from the date of appointment. Persons will not be granted permanent status without a valid Oklahoma registration as an Engineer Intern.

Travel Requirements

Employee will be required to travel within the State of Oklahoma on a regular basis and out of state travel on an occasional basis. To complete field and out of office duties, this position requires employees to sometimes work long days and to occasionally travel overnight. Employees can earn comp-time or schedule an adjusted work week to compensate for work in excess of 40 hours per week.

Physical Requirements

Movement, flexibility, strength, and conditioning – Employee will be required to make construction inspections to public water supply facilities, occasionally in adverse weather conditions, that will require flexing, bending, etc. It is expected that the employee will perform inspections in all kinds of weather.

Additional Considerations/Preference: (These cannot eliminate a candidate)

• Certification as an Engineer Intern from the Oklahoma State Board of Professional Engineers and Surveyors (OKPES).
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer from OKPES.
• Out of state certification/licensure as listed above with the ability to transfer to OKPES within 6 months.
• Experience with public water supply systems
• Experience with project managementExperience with federal funding programs

General Skills

• Communication Skills – Employee must be capable of effectively and diplomatically communicating (both verbal and written) with public water supplies, DEQ and other agency personnel, and the public.
• Computer Skills – Employee must be capable of proficiently using DEQ standard software (MS Office, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and MS Teams) and the internet and possess the proficiency to learn data entry used in other database programs. Employee will be expected to participate in training in those areas deemed important for performing the job in order to continually enhance work skills.
• Flexibility and positive responsiveness – Employee must exhibit positive responsiveness with assigned tasks and with newly identified projects that the agency/division deem necessary to meet program assignments, commitments, and directives. The employee must be capable of working as a team member to meet and advance the overall agency/division goals. Additionally, he/she will need to learn how to perform the tasks of other employees in order to serve in that capacity during the absences of those employees. Newly identified projects may encompass working on an individual or team basis.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous Benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Not all applicants will receive an interview. If you are selected to be interviewed, you will be notified by email. All applicants will be required to pass a background check.

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.