Development Engineer

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Starting Annual Salary: $83,787.91–$100,339.99 (depending on experience)

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

About this Position

The Development Engineer assists with managing, coordinating, and supervising the review of development plans and applications for water, sanitary sewer, drainage, roadway, grading, and other public and private improvements. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field


• 5 years of related experience and/or training
  
  
  
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  
  
  


• 2 years of management experience
  
  
  
  • People and/or project management
  
  
  
  


• Oklahoma Professional Engineer (PE) license
  
  
  
  • Or be able to obtain within 6 months
  
  
  
  


• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform the review of subdivision plats, commercial site plans, and other development applications


• Review complex construction documents


• Direct and oversee assigned plan review staff


• Provide technical guidance and review work products of assigned staff


• Plan, schedule, prioritize, and assign projects, studies, and programs 


• Provide technical information and guidance to the public, developers, permitting agencies, consultants, contractors, and other City staff


• Maintain project records and verify complete and correct documentation


• Conduct research, prepare reports, created detailed maps, and present recommendations


• Conduct investigations, perform site visits, and respond to citizen inquiries


• Perform complex engineering and design work on infrastructure projects


• Represent the department and present at government meetings


• Perform a variety of field surveys, investigations, and compilations of engineering data

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the following:
  
  
  
  • Engineering technology (hydraulics, hydrology, floodplain regulations, stormwater flow, etc.)
  
  
  • Modern methods and techniques of public works construction
  
  
  • Global Positioning System surveying
  
  
  
  


• Ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications


• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position


• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance


• Retirement plans


• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents


• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards


• Paid parental leave


• Potential for bilingual pay


• A tangible impact to the Development Services 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.

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.

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.