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Senior Civil Engineer-Structures

Senior Civil Engineer-Structures

SoundTransitSeattle, WA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Salary range is $80k to $175k, with a midpoint of $125k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

  • Health Benefits : We offer two choi ces of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including spouse or domestic partner.
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Plans : 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
  • Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
  • Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
  • Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
  • Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
  • Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE :

With limited direction, performs advanced senior level professional engineering duties in the area of responsibility. Serves as the agency subject matter expert for all phases of Sound Transit projects. Provides technical and strategic support to project directors and managers. Oversees a full range of structural engineering analyses, functions, and design. Ensures conformance with standards and responds to questions and inquiries from local jurisdictions, the public, contractors, consultants, and Agency staff regarding area of expertise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  • Serves as Sound Transit's technical matter expert and point of contact for matters related to structural engineering. Responds to questions and inquiries from the general public, contractors, consultants, and agency staff in area of expertise.
  • Develops and maintains Sound Transit's technical requirements and criteria related to structural engineering, including but not limited to design criteria, standard specifications and drawings. May be required to sign and seal technical requirements.
  • Provides structural engineering support to Project Managers throughout the planning, design and construction phase of capital projects. Support includes but is not limited to design reviews, construction submittal reviews, structural analysis reviews, alternative reviews, etc. Ensures projects are meeting Sound Transit and local agency standards.
  • Collaborates with staff in the Safety Department and Operations Department in evaluation of existing structures for Link, Sounder, and ST Express. Support may include but not limited to bridge inspections, developer reviews, and engineering analysis for load ratings and modifications to the system.
  • Provides support to the department / division and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
  • Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit's Equity & Inclusion Policy.
  • It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and / or other employees.
  • It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

    Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and five years of structural engineering experience with heavy civil structures including aerial structures, mined and cut-and-cover underground structures and tunnels, parking structures and maintenance buildings; preferably in a rail or transit related environment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Required Licenses or Certifications :

  • Professional Engineer license issued by the State of Washington.
  • Preferred Licenses or Certifications :

  • Professional Structural Engineer license issued by the State of Washington.
  • Required Knowledge and Skills :

  • Operations, services, and activities of an engineering and construction program.
  • Complex principles and practices of structural engineering.
  • Construction means and methods typically used for transit facilities and structures.
  • Principles and practices of contract administration and management.
  • Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to innovations and trends in civil / structural engineering design and development.
  • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
  • Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
  • Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
  • Applying advanced principles and practices of structural engineering related to area of assignment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to concisely and accurately convey detailed technical information to others.
  • Performing advanced level professional engineering duties involved in the design and development of a variety of engineering projects.
  • Applying project management techniques and principles and defining a detailed project scope and control scope as a means of achieving overall project objectives.
  • Preparing, reviewing, interpreting, analyzing, and modifying complex engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards and approved budgets.
  • Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
  • Preparing and analyzing complex data and comprehensive reports.
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment :

  • Work is performed in a standard office environment. Some field work may be required for inspections.
  • Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, and extreme noise when conducting site visits and working in the field.
  • The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
  • Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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