Design Engineer

Norman, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Universitys 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.

Required Attachments

Documents required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.

Important: ALL required documents must be attached to your job application or your documents will not be visible to the hiring department!

Required Education: Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Drivers 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 You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our communitys 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.

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.Responsib...