Located within Facilities Management at the University of Oklahoma, the Planning and Engineering office is hiring a Design Engineer to join our team of engineers, project managers, designers, and architects.

Duties: 

• Acts as point of contact for design and technical reviews conducted for all Capital Project design submissions.  
• Responsible for coordinating the University’s interests between multiple Facilities Management offices through all phases of Capital Construction projects for architectural-related trades. 
• Develops electrical scopes for construction renovation projects.
• Analyzes current electrical capacities within existing electrical panels for construction renovation projects.
• Calculates building loads and size transformers for large renovation projects.
• Performs lighting studies as required for construction renovation projects.
• Determines electrical loads for construction renovation projects.
• Coordinates technical design review schedules. 
• Oversees overall quality control of the work and prepares regular reports on project status. 
• Records, and posts the outcomes of reviews and resolves associated conflicts between vested internal departments.  
• Teams with Architect and Mechanical Engineer in producing complete construction documents for construction renovation projects.
• Aids project teams in determining the completeness of design submittals and provides assistance and technical support. 
• Reviews Architectural construction documents to confirm proper coordination with the project design plans and resolve technical design differences. 
• Reviews and comments on outside design firms’ construction documents for capital projects.
• Participates in cost estimate reviews, cost reconciliation, cost reduction, and value engineering and change order processes.  
• Manages engineering deliverables and initiates appropriate corrective actions. 
• Produce and stamp electrical construction documents for construction renovation projects.
• Issue electrical specifications for construction renovation projects.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the functions of the position. 

Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and able to produce reports and handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to read, interpret and evaluate construction drawings and specifications
• Proficient in AutoCAD    
• Working knowledge of the principles of design, architectural building elements and systems, as well as a solid grasp of construction industry practices and procedures

Certifications:

• Professional Engineer registered in the State of Oklahoma
• Oklahoma Driver's License

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Ability to engage in repetitive motion
• Environmental: Standard Office Environment

Benefits Package:

• 27 days of annual paid time off, increased with years of service
• 14 paid holiday days off
• Tuition Waiver Program- discounted tuition and fees for yourself and other dependents
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $300/year
• Discounted athletic and cultural event tickets
• On-campus fitness and recreation centers, museums, gardens, restaurants
• Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment
• Healthcare plan options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement plan options

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 60 months of experience reviewing plans for major construction or renovation projects
  
  Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 108 months' related experience.