Senior Civil Engineer-Structural

City of Seattle • Seattle, WA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer-Structural to support delivery of capital improvement projects across its water, drainage and wastewater, and solid waste lines of business. The position is in the CIP Design Section of SPU’s Project Delivery Branch and works under the general direction of a Supervising Civil Engineer. Its primary focus is drainage and wastewater design services, including structural design.

The engineer provides structural design and review for utility facilities and infrastructure, prepares engineering calculations, estimates, schedules, reports, drawings, and technical specifications, and supports project teams, facilities staff, construction crews, and consultants. The role also serves as SPU’s project technical lead for structural engineering design decisions and QA/QC coordination.

Most work is performed in a normal City office environment, with field assignments that may involve varied weather, traffic, hazardous or toxic substances, and construction sites. The position has a hybrid schedule option, with the possibility of working remotely two days per week, subject to agreement with the supervisor. Night, evening, weekend, or holiday work and overnight travel may be required. Physical demands may include lifting over 50 pounds and standing, walking, or bending for extended periods.

Requirements

• Five years of professional civil engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology, or nine years of civil engineering experience as an education and experience equivalency.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington.
• Current Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in structural design.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license in the State of Washington.
• Experience with CIPP lining, slip-lining, and horizontal directional drilling techniques for public utilities.
• Experience with seismic retrofit design for water mains and tanks.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience using AutoCAD or Civil3D.
• Ability to work within SPU’s organizational framework and Workplace Expectations, including its values of Safety, Respect, Diversity, Trust, Humor, Productivity, Integrity, Innovation, and Partnership.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multicultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering calculations for structural project elements, including concrete footings, pile support systems, thrust restraint systems, seismic retrofits for elevated tanks, catwalks, steel pipelines, retaining walls, pump stations, and combined sewer overflow facilities.
• Design and review engineered shoring for installation of pipes and structures.
• Prepare engineering calculations for structures identified in the City of Seattle Standard Plans.
• Prepare cost estimates, schedules, engineering and feasibility reports, and studies.
• Prepare and stamp design drawings and technical specifications.
• Support facilities staff by reviewing plans and assets in the office and field.
• Support internal design team activities as needed.
• Support crews and projects in the field through asset evaluation and construction field direction as needed.
• Review deliverables prepared by consultants and other City departments as a subject matter expert.
• Act as SPU’s project technical lead, facilitating technical design decisions and coordinating SPU’s structural engineering QA/QC process.

Benefits

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment.
• Generous benefits package.
• Free Orca Pass.
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior