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Starting Salary: $83,787.91–$125,701.36 (depending on qualifications)

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Water Resources Engineer position is a non-supervisory water engineering role. This water engineer will assist with the oversight and delivery of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), especially water and wastewater projects.

We are looking for someone wanting to work in a fun, family-oriented environment that prioritizes work-life balance. We are engineers, technicians and construction professionals influencing the quality of life in a progressive, vibrant city consistently rated as one of the best places to live. The City of Edmond has invested millions of dollars into its Water Infrastructure, with plans for future growth. As our infrastructure is updated, our team must grow, too. We think a job should be engaging, gratifying, and meaningful. Join our team and find out just how amazing work life can be!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the City’s project manager for assigned water and wastewater projects
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including project procurement and construction management
• Review engineering submittals including plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates
• Act as a liaison with consultants, external engineers, contractors, and various internal/external stakeholders
• Coordinate with Right-of-Way consultant team to acquire necessary easements
• Conduct and attend bi-weekly or monthly meetings with design consultant and contractor
• Take responsibility for approving and processing invoices from consultants and contractors
• Take responsibility for coordinating with the state’s liaison and requesting reimbursements for various loan and grant programs
• Respond to public and inter-departmental inquiries
• Prepare information/agendas and provide recommendations to City Council

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Professional Engineer license
• 4 years of related experience and/or training
  
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Necessary Skills

• Ability to use Microsoft Word/Excel and GIS software
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera P6 (preferred)
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle for City business (with mileage reimbursed)
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Engineering Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.