Engineering Manager - ITS Design

Oklahoma AG; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 116,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual benefit allowance

Comprehensive insurance plans

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Manager for the ITS Design Agency to lead statewide ITS programs including fiber, CCTV, DMS, RWIS and vehicle detection systems. This role entails supervising engineers, coordinating with consultants, and ensuring on-time delivery of complex projects.

Level I requires PE licensure; Level II adds supervisory experience. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid leave, retirement savings options, and holiday provisions as part

Qualifications

• Engineering licensure required (Level I) or PE with supervisory experience (Level II).
• Strong management and budgeting capabilities for large engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Selects, develops and motivates subordinate staff to ensure resources are available for quality services.
• Plans, organizes and manages work to align with agency requirements and budget.
• Directs engineering activities within defined scope (section/branch/division).
• Develops work programs and oversees budget planning and control.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Project planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Job Title and Details

Engineering Manager - ITS Design Agency 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Supervisory Organization Chief Engineer, Director of Ops, Assistant Director of Ops, State Maintenance Eng, Assistant Maintenance Eng

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

• Level I - $115,500
• Level II - $121,000

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

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for overall management of a staff of engineers, technicians and other personnel who are responsible for providing engineering expertise, guidance and technical assistance to state agencies, consultants, and the public. They are differentiated from lower levels in the Professional Engineer job family in that their focus is on broader supervisory and management issues including planning, organizing, and integrating the functions that report to them.

Typical Functions

• Selects, develops and motivates subordinate staff to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance for the agency or unit supported;
• Plans, organizes and manages the work of subordinate staff in the assigned unit to ensure that the work is accomplished consistent with agency requirements.
• Directs engineering activities of all or part of an agency’s responsibility; e.g., section, branch, division, etc.
• Develops and conducts a specific work program within an agency in accordance with agencies’ policies, priorities and budget constraints.
• Manages and/or develops budgets for an assigned unit including operating requirements and equipment and material purchases and ensures that actual expenses are consistent with the approved budget.
• Represents the department in contacts with the general public and public officials, answering questions and resolving complaints.
• Oversees consulting engineer’s contracts and provides technical oversight.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. This is the management level where incumbents are typically responsible for the management of an engineering work unit.

Education and Experience

Level I – Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a Professional Engineer.

Level II – Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a Professional Engineer and one year of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level consist of knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems; of management principles; of the principles of effective supervision; and of budget planning, development and control. Ability is required to design and implement engineering activities; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to supervise personnel; and to expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Additional Job Duties

We are seeking a Lead Engineer for ODOT's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Design and Engineering Branch. In this role, you will apply sound engineering judgment to develop statewide construction plans for Fiber Optic, CCTV, DMS, RWIS, and Vehicle Detection systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Submitting design plans and PES documents
• Reviewing consultant plans
• Creating relocation plans for the State's fiber infrastructure
• Supporting the development of statewide traveler information websites — including OKROADS.ORG and OKTRAFFIC.ORG — and managing Traffic Operations Center personnel during routine and emergency situations.

Special Requirements

Persons appointed to engineering manager positions must possess or obtain registration as a professional engineer with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six (6) months from the date of appointment.

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.

Company Culture and Opportunities

Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

Industries: Government Administration
Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees
Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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