Design Engineer

Job Description

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Located within Facilities Management, 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.

Job Requirements

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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.

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

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?:YesSpecial Indications:Hiring contingent upon police records check, Hiring contingent upon driver's license check

Job Posting

:Nov 7, 2025