Engineering Manager - ITS Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit allowance

Health/Dental/Vision plans

Sick and vacation leave

11 paid holidays

Retirement plans

EAP & wellness program

Longevity pay

Job summary

State of Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking an Engineering Manager for ITS Design to lead the engineering staff, oversee statewide ITS design efforts, and coordinate with consultants and public agencies. The role emphasizes supervision, budget oversight, and ensuring high-quality transportation infrastructure projects across Oklahoma.

The position requires Professional Engineer licensure and proven leadership in engineering management, with responsibilities extending to planning,

Qualifications

• Requires Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience supervising engineers and technicians.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage engineering projects within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams and oversee design and implementation of ITS projects.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Review consultant plans and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support statewide traveler information initiatives (OKROADS, OKTRAFFIC).
• Represent the department in stakeholder engagements and public interactions.

Skills

Engineering management

Staff supervision

Project planning

Technical leadership

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Supervisory Organization

Chief Engineer, Director of Ops, Assistant Director of Ops, State Maintenance Eng, Assistant Maintenance Eng

Job Posting Title

Engineering Manager - ITS Design

Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

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, and creating relocation plans for the State's fiber infrastructure. You will also support the development of statewide traveler information websites — including OKROADS.ORG and OKTRAFFIC.ORG — and manage 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.