Senior Structural Engineer - Code & Policy Leader

City of Bellevue, Washington; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bellevue is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to review complex structural plans and ensure compliance with local, state and national codes. You will work with the Building Official to draft policies and provide technical leadership within the Building Division.

The role involves interpreting codes, mentoring staff, reviewing high-rise projects, guiding permit processes, and staying abreast of new materials and methods. A WA structural license and ICC certification are required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree is required.
• Eight or more years of experience in structural engineering.
• Three or more years of experience in structural plan review with government.
• WA Structural Engineer license is required.
• ICC Building Plans Examiner certification is preferred.
• Valid Washington driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in the development of city policies and ordinances related to building codes and structural standards.
• May act as a representative of the Building Division in public forums, presenting technical information and advocating for the Division's interests.

Skills

Code interpretations

Structural design

Seismic design

Team leadership

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Washington Structural Engineer license

ICC Building Plans Examiner

WA driver's license

Job description

The City of Bellevue is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to review complex structural plans and ensure compliance with local, state and national codes. You will work with the Building Official to draft policies and provide technical leadership within the Building Division.

The role involves interpreting codes, mentoring staff, reviewing high-rise projects, guiding permit processes, and staying abreast of new materials and methods. A WA structural license and ICC certification are required.