Professional Engineer I

Summary

The State of Oklahoma's Department of Transportation is seeking a Professional Engineer I to provide engineering expertise and technical assistance to state agencies and the public. The role includes developing and reviewing engineering plans, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• Registration as a professional engineer
• Willingness and ability to fulfill all job related travel normally associated with this position

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Registration as a professional engineer
• Willingness and ability to fulfill all job related travel normally associated with this position

Benefits

• Annual benefit allowances
• 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
• EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way
• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
• Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 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.
• 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
• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
• EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.