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City of Oklahoma City · 4 hours ago

Engineering Assistant I - City

420 W MAIN ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73102, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$27.80/hr - $42.45/hr

The City of Oklahoma City is seeking an Engineering Assistant I to join its Engineering Division within the Utilities Department. This role involves considerable responsibility for the design and generation of plans for proposed construction projects, particularly related to water and wastewater systems.

Government

Responsibilities

Reviewing plans related to water and wastewater systems

Providing planning services

Processing record information requests

Collaborating with contractors, consultants, engineers, and other City departments to deliver support and guidance on water and wastewater utility matters

Gathering data for use in project designs or reports

Reviewing construction plans and making recommended revisions on the basis of technical merit

Responding to information requests

Writing work orders, construction specifications, and other documents necessary for contract compliance or future reference

Supervising technical support staff by delegating, prioritizing, and reviewing their work

Qualification

WaterWastewater systemsTechnical drawing standardsDrafting softwareGIS softwareMathematical computationsCost estimationMicrosoft OfficeSupervisory skillsInformation retentionTechnical communicationTeamwork

Required

Knowledge of standards and design alternatives in the assigned work area (e.g., paving, drainage, sanitary sewer, water lines, or airport construction.)

Knowledge of available data sources for information required on plans and in reports

Knowledge of required inclusions on technical drawings

Skill in assessing salient technical information

Skill in efficient, accurate, and complete disposition of projects

Skill in conveying technical information both verbally and in writing

Skill in critically reviewing drawings for design, accuracy, and neatness

Skill in relating written technical information to drawings

Skill in performing mathematical computations following standard formulas

Skill in determining the most appropriate designs to meet field conditions and applicable standards

Skill in preparing cost estimates

Skill in supervising

Ability to retain and recall information

Ability to keep abreast of project status in the assigned work area

Ability to travel

Preferred

Ability to effectively meet tight deadlines, compile and analyze technical data

Experience in reviewing and drafting blueprints using drafting software

Experience and knowledge of GIS software

Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Programs

Experience working with a wide array of professionals, such as Plumbers, Engineers, Utility Contractors, etc

Benefits

Competitive pay

An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement

A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development