Transit Engineer V (Part-Time)

King County•Seattle, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Engineering team in Metro's Capital Division, the Structural Engineer V performs advanced level engineering for both major and smaller Transit facility capital projects, including the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and design reports, assisting project managers with the establishment of project budgets and schedules, and the performance of quality control reviews of consultant designs. King County Metro is looking for an innovative, collaborative Structural Engineer that will serve as a resource for the structural group providing advanced level design, design overview and mentoring to a growing group. This position also provides planning level support to Transit Planners in development of integrated multi-modal transportation facilities. Come be a part of a team that helps keep people moving in King County! About King County Metro Transit King County Metro Transit is a regional leader in getting people to work quickly, reducing commuter stress, greening the environment, and improving urban air quality, by providing comfortable, effective transit services for the thousands of commuters and other residents of King County, Washington. Metro has pioneered or refined dozens of innovations that have made us a leader in this nation's public transportation industry. Metro's Capital Division supports delivery programs such as Zero Emissions (ZE) infrastructure both electrifying bus bases and opportunity charging along transit corridors. Converting to a fully electrified fleet will impact every division within King County Metro. Significant coordination between the capital and operational divisions will be required during this transition phase. This role will work closely with the capital planning and delivery sections to plan for and implement base conversion efforts (design of bases and on-route layovers; installation of charging infrastructure; introduction of software) and work with vehicle maintenance, facilities, and mobility divisions to operationalize a zero-emissions service. In addition, regular maintenance and upgrades keep Metro's facilities in good repair and support efficient, safe, and reliable transit operations. Metro incorporates cost-effective green building and sustainable development practices in all capital projects that it plans, designs, constructs, remodels, renovates, and operates. This recruitment will be used to fill 1 Career Service position. In addition, this selection process may be used to generate an eligibility pool for future Career Service, Special Duty Assignment, TLT (Term Limited Temporary) or STT (Short Term Temporary) vacancies that may occur in this classification within this workgroup. The eligibility pool will be retained for 12 months from the date of posting and may be used at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from a nationally accredited university, active Professional Engineer registration and Structural Engineer registration at time of hire and at least ten years' experience as a design structural engineer with demonstrated success working on multi-disciplinary engineering projects, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, with the required registration, that provides evidence of full ability to perform the duties of the position.
Candidates with Professional Engineer and Structural Engineer licenses in other states will be required to secure professional registration in the State of Washington within six months of employment.
10-15 years of experience in structural engineering related to building and transportation structures.
Experience with Revit Structure.
Experience with SAP2000, STAAD, ADAPT PT, RISA 3D, or other structural design/analyses programs.
Experience in structural engineering related to building and transportation structures.
Strong coordination and team-building skills; demonstrated ability to work across disciplines, divisions, and teams.
Knowledge of sound engineering principles.
Demonstrated analytical capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to be innovative, creative and make independent decisions.
Demonstrated ability in directing/supervising production of construction contract documents.
Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with others, work well in a team and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to articulate engineering/design concepts in a team environment with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize a diverse workload to accomplish tasks on defined timelines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated creativity, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Metro Transit is a mix of office and industrial environments; the engineer must be able to climb stairs, ladders, access roof and platform mounted equipment, and enter confined spaces.
Part of the work to be performed by this position involves on-street passenger facilities. Sites could include urban streets, busy intersections, and undeveloped sites in remote parts of King County.
Experience producing technical and budget documents for a non-technical audience; skills include planning, writing, reviewing, and editing for content and readability.
Working knowledge of software programs such as Windows, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Bluebeam, Teams and Web browsers.
A valid WA state Driver's License is required.
Out-of-state candidates must have their Washington Driver's License by date of hire OR the ability to travel to other King County locations in a timeline manner.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in performing economic life cycle cost analysis including cost estimating.
Working knowledge in Washington State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.
Extensive knowledge in structural and geotechnical engineering principles.
General knowledge in traffic and transportation engineering principles.
Work experience designing multiple, high profile, complex projects simultaneously.
Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and GIS and/or Revit (BIM) design software products.
Experience in working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Prior King County experience.

Responsibilities

Applying equity and social justice principles to all aspects of the work.
Develop and analyze project alternatives, prepare civil engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for transit facility capital projects, primarily for transit base facilities and bus passenger facilities (bus stops, transit centers, and park and-rides).
Prepare predesign and alternative analysis reports for structural engineering projects.
Manage and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and expertise in structural engineering principles.
Review and approve structural designs and calculations prepared by the team.
Prepare drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates for structural work.
Model effective interpersonal, communication and leadership skills including listening, motivating, managing conflicts or crises with courage and composure, and dealing with difficult problems with flexibility and adaptability.
Promote teamwork, inclusion and a cooperative environmental while recognizing the value of diversity of opinion, culture, and perspective.
Coordinate structural engineering designs with mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering groups.
Review and provide quality assurance on consultants predesign reports, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for structural engineering projects.
Assist project managers with the establishment of and modifications to project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
Perform the duties of a project engineer on multidisciplinary projects.
Assist project managers and construction inspectors with engineering support during construction including submittal reviews and field inspections.
Work with Metro Transit stakeholder groups and local, state, and regulatory agencies, to resolve problems, perform analytical services, prepare construction documents and address issues related to existing, and planned facilities.
Provide direction to other structural engineers and designers.
Provide support to maintenance personnel as requested.
Participate in design charrettes and reviews as requested.
Develop or support the development of Scopes of Work including Level of Effort Estimates, Deliverables List, Bid Evaluation Criteria, and other consultant and/or construction contracting requirements.
Various tasks associated with projects.
Perform other tasks as assigned.