Salary: $52.07 – $60.81 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-01061
Department: Seattle Department of Construction & Inspection
Opening Date: 05/30/2023
Closing Date: 7/5/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Language Premium: No
Position Description
Are you looking to join a team of talented, skilled, and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing great customer service? The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Structural Plans Engineer (Journey). This is a unique opportunity for a structural engineering professional to be part of the City of Seattle’s future. This position is part of the Engineering Services Division.
Please note: If you would also like to be considered for another Structural Plans Engineer position, you will need to apply to that job posting as well.
Job Responsibilities
This is a challenging position in a fast-paced work environment. Journey Structural Plans Engineers will:
- Review plans, reports and calculations for a variety of construction permit applications ranging from single-family homes to mid-rise podium building structures;
- Ensure structural and ordinance compliance with adopted construction codes (such as the Seattle Building and Residential Codes and generally accepted construction principles;
- prepare written correction letters;
- meet with applicants to clarify requirements, and approve applications for permit issuance. Structural plans engineers may also be assigned to coach architects, designers, contractors, and the general public regarding construction codes and processes;
- advise inspectors on field related concerns;
- investigate materials and methods of construction;
- prepare reports and assist in clarifying code interpretations.
Journey level SPEs will be capable of working mostly independently on larger projects with more complex structural code issues to assess.
Qualifications
Journey Structural Plans Engineer: Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field that includes significant structural engineering coursework and three years of professional structural engineering experience (or a combination of education, training and/or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington is desired for the Journey level.
Applicants for this position must have the ability to read construction plans, read and apply code language, perform applicable mathematical calculations and understand structural engineering principles. Applicants must work well in a fast-paced, results oriented, team environment with the ability to think quickly and independently. Strong communication skills, collaborative working style and the ability to handle stressful situations in a positive manner is a must. International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a Building Plans Examiner preferred.
Additional Information
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is a proud participant in the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative that works to achieve racial equity. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We require a strong commitment to customer service and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City’s website at:
The full salary range for this position is $52.07 – $60.81 per hour.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City’s website at: