State of Oklahoma

Professional Engineer I

Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registration as a professional engineer required.
  • Understanding of engineering principles and techniques essential.
  • Knowledge of specialized subjects in engineering, such as mathematics and physics.
  • Ability to apply engineering principles to real-world problems.
  • Skilled in using engineering tools and computer applications.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and review engineering plans and designs for various projects.
  • Prepare reports and studies to recommend engineering solutions.
  • Conduct engineering inspections during construction.
  • Interpret and implement engineering statutes and regulations.
  • Review applications and issue necessary permits.
  • Perform quality tests on construction and facility operations.
  • Provide technical assistance and conduct research for consulting engineers.

Benefits

  • Full-time in-office work environment.
  • Trial period of 12 months.
  • Opportunity to work within a team of professionals on diverse engineering projects.
  • Engagement with various state agencies and contractors.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title
Professional Engineer I

Agency
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization
Chief Engineer, Engineer Workforce Development - OSU Squad

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if 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
$80,600/year

Job Description

Division: Engineer Workforce Development

Location: 109 Engineering North, Stillwater, OK 74078 (OSU Campus)

Work Status: Full-time & 100% In-Office

Trial Period: 12 months (§ 260:130-19-30)

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibility for providing engineering expertise, guidance and technical assistance to state agencies, consultants, and the public. Incumbents accomplish this by performing professional engineering tasks and by managing, reviewing and evaluating the work of consultants, contractors and facility operators.

Typical Functions
  • Develops, prepares and/or reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, facilities and/or systems.
  • Develops, prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
  • Performs engineering inspections of systems operations and of structures and facilities during construction.
  • Interprets, develops and implements statutes and regulations.
  • Reviews applications and issues permits.
  • Performs physical and chemical tests to assure the quality of construction and facility operations and ambient conditions.
  • Reviews engineering program activities to make recommendations for changes in policy and procedures.
  • Conducts engineering research and provides technical assistance to consulting engineers, contractors, public officials, municipalities and industry.


Level Descriptor

This is the basic level of professional engineering. Incumbents perform entry level professional engineering tasks and direct engineering activities in all but the most difficult and complex projects/programs and provide technical advice and guidance to other professionals.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a professional engineer.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required to perform duties at this level include knowledge of engineering principles and techniques; of engineering planning; of equipment and materials used in engineering operations; of specialized subjects used in the fields of engineering, such a mathematics, statistics, mechanics, power, physics and chemistry; and of strength of materials. Ability is required to apply engineering principles to practical engineering problems; to use engineering equipment and tools, including computer applications; to make, read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to relate abstract ideas to actual needs and adopt an effective course of action; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to analyze situations and determine a sound course of action; to organize and conduct several activities simultaneously; and to write reports.

Special Requirements:
  • A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.


Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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