Lead Structural Engineer

The City of Bellevue is currently seeking a Lead Structural Engineer who has experience reviewing complex structural plans, has an understanding of Bellevue’s structural policies, and has collaboration and problem-solving skills. Development Services is a multi-department line of business that offers one-stop shopping for general information and the permits needed for development activity in Bellevue. We are code compliance officers, engineers, finance analysts, inspectors, planners, plans examiners, permit technicians, and support staff from the Development Services, Fire, Transportation, and Utilities departments.

As a Lead Structural Engineer, you will review and evaluate structural building designs to ensure the proposed construction complies with local, state and national codes, work with the Building Official to draft policies and code interpretations relating to structural code, and provide technical structural engineering leadership within the building division.

• Provide code interpretations regarding the structural requirements of the codes, in conjunction with the Building Official.
• Draft interpretations and procedures related to structural design and review, in conjunction with the Building Official.

• Identifies and provides training and mentoring to other engineering staff, review, or inspection team members. Provides feedback to supervisor on performance and training needs.
• Review a full range of construction documents for the most complex high-rise buildings and other complex engineering and structural systems to assess conformance with engineering principles, applicable city and state building codes, and technical standards.
• Provide technical expertise and advice to the building official, supervisors, and staff.
• Identify and resolve technical building code problems, using considerable engineering judgment to interpret and apply a variety of rules, codes, and regulations; may include assessment of any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed in the codes and technical standards
• Assists in the development of city policies and ordinances related to building codes and structural standards. In conjunction with the Building Official, acts as the technical expert and has decision making authority relating to structural review policy.
• Research and respond to a wide range of public inquiries, problems, or complaints including those regarding difficult aspects of construction and related codes
• Provide project management for the most complex projects, including participation in pre-application conferences, collaboration with the applicant through the predevelopment services phase, and coordination throughout permit processes; may include coordination and participation in peer review processes
• Maintain awareness of new trends and developments in building materials, structural components and systems, and complex technical developments. Incorporate new developments into City policies as appropriate.
• May act as a representative of the Building Division in public forums, presenting technical information and advocating for the Division's interests.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under general supervision
• May lead external consultants and staff as assigned.
• May serve as acting supervisor in their absence.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• 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 a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, problem-solving and decision…