Staff Engineer

Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Two years of progressively responsible engineering experience to solve complex work issues and problems desired.  

Licenses and Certifications: Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T).  Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.  

Knowledge:  Engineering standards, design principles and alternatives.  Engineering maps and records; construction methods, practices, and procedures. Administrative principles and practices including goal setting and program budget development and implementation.  Use of networked computers and Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook software.  

Skills: Providing designs for public improvements within the costs established; responding to a wide variety of questions regarding engineering projects/work. Ability to interpret data, recognize discrepancies contained in data, and correct or determine the cause of discrepancies. Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.  Communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.  Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with superiors, internal staff, citizens, and others in order to give and extract information in a courteous and friendly manner.  

Essential Functions:  Assists the City Engineer and Capital Projects Engineers in completion of their work functions. Assists in the preparation and administration of contracts with consultants for design services and right-of-way acquisition. Prepares applications for state and federal permits as required. Processes consultant and construction pay claims during the term of the contract. Assists in the evaluation of bids for construction contracts. Conducts periodic site inspections of street and storm drainage construction projects to ensure adherence to contract documents as well as local and state requirements. Assists in coordination of projects with other governmental agencies and utility enterprises including ODOT and FHWA, EPA, Corporation Commission, OSDH, County Health, Water Resources Board, FEMA, etc.  Answers questions from the general public relating to specific projects, problems and general information.  May prepare graphic, verbal or written responses for these questions.  Confers with other city personnel to exchange information concerning projects.  Performs other related work as required.