Job Posting Title: Environmental Engineer (EE) In-Training
Agency: 835 WATER RESOURCES BOARD
Supervisory Organization: OK Water Resources Board
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank): July 12, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Compensation:
Annual Salary:
Environmental Engineer (EE) In-Training III S10C – $54,000
Environmental Engineer (EE) In-Training IV S10D – $57,000
Job Description
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The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for, and financing the state’s water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency seeks a full-time Environmental Engineer (EE) In-Training to join our family of professionals delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.
Division: Financial Assistance
Section: Infrastructure Engineering
Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Trial Period: 12 months by (OAC) 260:130-19-30
Hours: 40 hours/week – regular office hours with occasional travel.
Travel: Opportunities for in-state and out-of-state training and conferences.
We proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial security, and work-life balance of eligible employees and their families:
- Generous Annual Benefit Allowance:
Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families. - Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions. - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses. - Retirement Savings Plans:
- Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
- OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.
- Paid Leave:
- 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
- 18 days annually for 5–10 years of service.
- 20 days annually for 10–20 years of service.
- 25 days annually for over 20 years of service.
- Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
- Holidays:
Eleven paid holidays annually. - Employee Discounts:
Special rates with various vendors and companies. - Longevity Payment:
Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure. - Thrive:
Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well-being.
This robust benefits package reflects our commitment to the well-being, financial security, and work-life harmony of our team members.
Under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer, incumbents manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, while also reviewing and evaluating compliance with state and federal programmatic requirements.
Typical Job Functions:
- Develops, prepares, and/or reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, facilities, and/or systems.
- Develops, prepares, and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
- Performs engineering inspections of systems operations, structures, and facilities during construction.
- Implements statutes and regulations.
- Reviews applications and issues permits.
- Performs physical and chemical tests to assure the quality of construction facility operations and ambient conditions.
- Review engineering program activities to make recommendations for changes in policy and procedures.
- Conducts engineering research and provides technical assistance to consulting engineers, contractors, public officials, municipalities, and industry.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required duties at this level include knowledge of basic engineering principles and techniques of engineering planning; of equipment and materials used in engineering operations; of specialized subjects used in the fields of engineering, such as mathematics, statistics, mechanics, power, physics, and chemistry; and of strength of materials. Ability is required to apply engineering principles to practical engineering problems; to use engineering equipment and tools, including computer applications; to make, read, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to relate abstract ideas to actual needs and adopt an effective course of action; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to analyze situations and determine sound courses of action; to organize and conduct several activities simultaneously, and to write reports. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience:
Level IV – Education and experience requirements at this level consist of registration as an Engineer Intern.
Level III – Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a college or university recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, in accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology or a bachelor’s degree in construction management with heavy or civil option.
Special Requirement:
Persons with out-of-state registration as an Engineer Intern must transfer their registration with the State of Oklahoma through the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors no later than six months from the appointment date. Persons will not be granted permanent state employee status without a valid Oklahoma registration as an Engineer Intern.
Agency Awards:
OKLAHOMAN TOP WORKPLACE 2024
CERTIFIED HEALTHY OKLAHOMA 2024
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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