Lead Structural Engineer

City of Bellevue•Bellevue, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Bellevue is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer for its Development Services organization. The role reviews structural building designs and construction documents to ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes and technical standards. The engineer provides technical structural engineering leadership within the building division, works with the Building Official on structural policies and code interpretations, and advises officials, supervisors, and staff on complex technical matters. The position also supports the development and consistent application of structural policies, codes, and procedures; provides training and mentoring to staff; and manages complex projects through pre-application, predevelopment, permitting, and, when needed, peer review. The employee works under general supervision and may lead external consultants and staff or serve as acting supervisor in a supervisor’s absence. A hybrid schedule may be available after an initial office orientation period. Full-time remote work is not available. Employees must reside in Washington State within reasonable commuting distance of Bellevue City Hall. This is a full-time union position represented by Teamsters Local 763.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Eight or more years of experience in structural engineering, or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities through a combination of education, experience, and training.
Three or more years of experience in structural plan review or structural code enforcement with a government agency, or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities through a combination of education, experience, and training.
Washington State Structural Engineering license.
ICC Building Plans Examiner certification.
Valid Washington State driver’s license.
Thorough knowledge of building codes, structural design standards, and construction practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of structural engineering principles and their application to building design, construction, and inspections.
Knowledge and experience in seismic design of buildings and structures in high seismic risk categories.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment, solve problems, and make decisions within assigned authority.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, owners, and the public.
Ability to train and assist staff in consistently applying and interpreting codes, standards, and policies.
Ability to work effectively in teams and act as a liaison to other departments.
Ability to review challenging engineering calculations, plans, designs, and specifications.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical matters to nontechnical individuals.
Ability to prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to listen, respectfully express differing opinions, and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

Interpret structural code requirements in conjunction with the Building Official.
Draft structural design and review interpretations and procedures with the Building Official.
Identify training needs and train and mentor engineering, review, or inspection staff; provide feedback to supervisors on staff performance and training needs.
Review construction documents for complex high-rise buildings and other complex engineering and structural systems for conformance with engineering principles, codes, and technical standards.
Provide technical expertise and advice to the Building Official, supervisors, and staff.
Identify and resolve technical building-code problems using engineering judgment, including assessment of designs or construction methods not specifically prescribed by codes and technical standards.
Assist in developing city policies and ordinances related to building codes and structural standards.
Act as a technical expert and exercise decision-making authority on structural review policy in conjunction with the Building Official.
Research and respond to public inquiries, problems, and complaints involving construction and related codes.
Manage complex projects, including participating in pre-application conferences, working with applicants during predevelopment services, coordinating permit processes, and participating in peer reviews as needed.
Maintain awareness of developments in building materials, structural components and systems, and technical practices, and incorporate new developments into City policies when appropriate.
Represent the Building Division in public forums as needed, presenting technical information and advocating for the Division’s interests.
May lead external consultants and staff as assigned and may serve as acting supervisor in a supervisor’s absence.