Sr. Engineer - Plan Review
About The Position
The City of Redmond is seeking a Sr. Engineer - Plan Review to join the Planning and Community Development department. In this role, you will represent the city and its values, working on code compliance for the structural stability of complex and unique structures. This position is responsible for advanced-level plan reviews related to the enforcement of commercial building codes. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of development projects, including large commercial campuses, and contribute to Redmond's environmental stewardship and smart development. The team is committed to serving the community, ensuring that decisions around building and construction activities have positive environmental, social, and economic impacts. The department also emphasizes internal growth and development, promising to train employees to be competitive and meet their professional goals. The team is culturally diverse and values understanding how backgrounds impact work and civic engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Seven (7) years engineering experience which includes three years of project administration and management responsibilities.
- Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Engineer-Senior requires a Professional Engineer's License.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License required.
Responsibilities
- Review plans, calculations, specifications and other documents for completeness of information, accuracy and conformance with local, state and federal codes and regulations.
- Communicate technical and code requirements to applicants and their consultants.
- Prepare checklists and identify required corrections to meet codes and standards, and request additional information when needed, using both written and verbal communication.
- Determine the need for review and coordination with other departments and divisions in the City.
- Advise owners, engineers, architects, and contractors on the permit process and plan review procedures.
- Attend meetings with owners engineers, architects and contractors to assist them in the process for review and approval of the submittals.
- Provide interpretations of the adopted building codes and engineering standards.
- Assist building inspectors with field questions.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Exceptional benefits package
- Medical insurance - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente.
- All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
- Prescription drug insurance - Included with each medical plan
- Dental insurance - For employees and their eligible dependents
- Vision insurance - For employees and their eligible dependents
- Other insurance - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Paid vacation & holidays – with (13) paid holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement plans - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
- Annual COLA adjustments
- Annual merit increases of up to 5%
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
