Engineer

Austin Community College; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,208 - 68,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave including vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays annually

Job summary

A public water department in Oklahoma is seeking an engineering professional to join their Water Quality Division. Responsibilities include investigating environmental complaints and ensuring compliance with public health regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position involves travel within Oklahoma and requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Candidates must manage working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to learn technical and legal concepts thoroughly within one year.

Responsibilities

• Investigate environmental complaints involving PWS systems.
• Perform sanitary survey inspections on PWS systems.
• Ensure public health protection through compliance with regulations.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Registration as an Engineer Intern

Job description

Hiring Rates

• Level III - $52,208.00
• Level IV - $54,808.00
• Level V - $61,900.80
• Level VI - $68,910.40

Job Description

This position is located in the Water Quality Division - Public Water Supply Engineering and Enforcement Section 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 sponsorships for H-1B visas.

Application Requirements

All applicants must upload a resume, transcript and references to be considered for this position.

Basic Purpose

This is an engineering position in the Public Water Supply Engineering & Enforcement Section (PWSES) of the Water Quality Division. This position is officed in the DEQ headquarters building in Oklahoma City but includes frequent, mostly day travel to an assigned a district within the state composing of several counties. The position requires strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, problem solving, prioritization, and technical skills. Candidates must be capable of managing working relationships with diverse public water supply (PWS) system stakeholders, including PWS system operators, managers, and owners; DEQ and other governmental colleagues; and technical and financial assistance providers, including consulting engineers. While preferred, the position does not require prior knowledge of PWS system engineering, design, operations, and regulation, but the position does require candidates to learn these technical and legal concepts thoroughly within a year of hire. This position reports to the Engineering Manager of the PWSES of the Water Quality Division and performs Job Tasks under supervision ranging from direct to limited, depending on qualifications, experience, and demonstrated performance.

Typical Functions

• Investigate environmental complaints involving PWS systems.
• Perform sanitary survey inspections on PWS systems as assigned. Completion of sanitary survey inspections includes performing onsite inspections and engineering reviews, preparing and finalizing sanitary survey reports, and providing follow-up to ensure the correction of sanitary deficiencies.
• Ensure public health protection through the implementation of state and federal regulations by following up on enforcement referrals, gathering and reviewing evidence, making compliance determinations, preparing legal documents, and managing enforcement cases by working closely with DEQ attorneys.
• Build and manage relationships between DEQ, PWS systems, state, federal, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to PWS emergencies and perform mandatory engineering and follow-up investigations.
• Provide onsite and offsite engineering technical assistance to PWS systems to resolve compliance issues.
• Facilitate and participate in public meetings concerning PWS systems.
• Provide training concerning PWS system engineering, design, operations, and regulation.
• Review technical memorandums and engineering reports to resolve compliance issues.
• Continuously learn and keep abreast of developments concerning PWS system engineering, design, operations, and regulation.

Travel Requirements

Applicants must have a valid Oklahoma driver's license. This position requires 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 regularly requires employees to 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.

Education and Experience

Level III - 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.

Level IV - Those identified in level III, plus registration as an Engineer Intern.

Level V - 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 - 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.

Special Requirements

Persons with out of state registration as an Engineer Intern must transfer their registration with 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.

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

• Registration as a certified Engineer Intern or Professional Engineer.
• Passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or Professional Engineering Exam.
• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Coursework or experience in PWS system design, operations, or regulation.
• Experience in conducting field work or investigations.
• Experience in customer service or in facilitating public meetings.
• Experience in managing working relationships.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to operate a personal computer for long periods of time.
• Be able to walk long distances or spend long hours on their feet.
• Be able to walk over a variety of terrain such as loose gravel, slopes, excavated areas and construction sites.
• Be able to climb ladders or stairs.
• Be able to carry equipment or supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to handle extremes of heat or cold and inclement weather.
• Be able to handle exposure to strong odors and possible short-term exposure to various pollutants.
• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.

Not all applicants will receive an interview. If you are selected to be interviewed, you will be notified by email.