Engineering Manager - ITS Design

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 116,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual benefit allowance

Health insurance options

Retirement plan

OPERS Defined Benefit Plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Longevity pay

Employee assistance program

Job summary

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is seeking an Engineering Manager for the ITS Design unit in Oklahoma City. The role oversees a staff of engineers and leads statewide ITS design initiatives, including project planning, reviews, and coordination with consultants and public agencies.

The position requires registration as a Professional Engineer and experience supervising engineers, with strong budgeting and program management skills.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience supervising engineers or staff.
• Knowledge of budgeting and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering activities and staff within the unit.
• Develop, manage and monitor budgets and resource plans.
• Coordinate with public officials, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Ensure engineering plans and projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Job Posting Title

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:

• 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: Engineering Manager - ITS Design

Department: Maintenance

Division: 9

Report to: Assistant Division Engineer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: 200 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

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: The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: 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.

Agency Contact

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