Senior Structural Engineer; Civil Engineer, Senior

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This position will serve in a lead role in the engineering and construction document preparation for the planned New Levy projects and support with the delivery of non‑Levy based engineering work. It will support an extensive bridge preservation program which will include the Bridge Seismic Retrofit Program (BSRP), Bridge Structural Preservation Program, and the Bridge Painting Program. Additionally, the staff will provide in‑house design support for bridge design, retaining wall design, traffic signal pole foundation design, reimbursable structural design work for other City Departments (SPU and SCL), and the Areaway Hazard Mitigation Program.

Finally, this position will also provide support with the Bridge Load Rating Program and provide assessments and analysis of existing structures in accordance with AASHTO and FHWA requirements.

• Employ extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of civil and structural engineering.
• Supervise and guide junior engineering staff and consultant engineers.
• Provide senior‑level structural engineering design, cost estimating, drafting, calculations, and read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Serve as a Project Engineer and coordinate the technical design efforts of a multi‑discipline internal and consultant lead design team to complete construction documents for Capital Improvement Projects.
• Interact with intra‑departmental, administrative, engineering and construction personnel, elected officials and their staff, other government agencies, contractors, and the public to exchange information, coordinate work, answer questions, and respond to complaints.
• Provide design support during the construction phase of projects, including review and preparation of submittals, attending weekly construction meetings, reviewing change orders and preparing design clarification sketches and responses to requests for information.
• Serve as a Department technical expert for areas of bridge or structural engineering.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.

• Five (5) or more years of professional civil engineering experience.
• OR:
  An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
• Current Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

• Registration as a Structural Engineer in the state of Washington.
• Experience with bridge and roadway structure engineering for public works projects.
• Experience leading design teams and supervising the work of other engineers and designers.
• Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Experience with City of Seattle Standard Plans and Specifications.
• Extensive experience with the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual.
• Technical expertise in WSDOT Standard Plans and Specifications, WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, FHWA guidance, and AASHTO Bridge and Structural design standards.
• Ability to actively manage the design of multiple projects and monitor and maintain the progress of schedules to meet milestones.
• Experience communicating, verbally and written, with…