Structural Engineer II

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Metro Transit is seeking a Structural Engineer II for critical transit capital projects. This role involves preparing designs, assisting project managers, and ensuring quality control, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of transit services in Seattle's communities.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Retirement plan participation

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

Qualifications

• 2 years of structural engineering experience related to building and transportation structures.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and methods.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare designs for transit construction projects.
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Provide technical assistance during construction.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Team collaboration

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Revit (BIM)

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Summary

King County Metro Transit’s Capital Division is seeking a Structural Engineer II to support the design and delivery of several critical transit capital projects. This role is essential in helping Metro deliver on its mission to expand and enhance transit and mobility services for our communities. The Structural group is a group of 5-6 structural engineering staff who deliver a wide variety of Trolley, Structural and Architectural projects. Projects include both major and smaller Transit capital projects, including the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and design reports, assisting project managers with the establishment of project budgets and schedules, and the performance of quality control reviews of consultant designs. King County Metro is looking for an innovative, collaborative Structural Engineer that will join the structural group.

Summary

King County Metro Transit’s Capital Division is seeking a Structural Engineer II to support the design and delivery of several critical transit capital projects. This role is essential in helping Metro deliver on its mission to expand and enhance transit and mobility services for our communities. The Structural group is a group of 5-6 structural engineering staff who deliver a wide variety of Trolley, Structural and Architectural projects. Projects include both major and smaller Transit capital projects, including the preparation of engineering designs, specifications, and design reports, assisting project managers with the establishment of project budgets and schedules, and the performance of quality control reviews of consultant designs. King County Metro is looking for an innovative, collaborative Structural Engineer that will join the structural group.

Metro's Capital Division supports delivery programs such as Zero Emissions (ZE) infrastructure both electrifying bus bases and infrastructure along transit corridors. Converting to a fully electrified fleet will impact every division within King County Metro. Significant coordination between the capital and operational divisions will be required during this transition phase. Structural Engineers are required to use imagination and creative abilities to design new Metro facilities, modify existing facilities to meet future needs, and to repair facilities as necessary to meet the needs of the operating and maintenance divisions. Strong analytical skills are essential for evaluating engineering challenges and developing coordinated solutions.

In addition, regular maintenance and upgrades keep Metro's facilities in good repair and support efficient, safe, and reliable transit operations. Metro incorporates cost-effective green building and sustainable development practices in all capital projects that it plans, designs, constructs, remodels, renovates, and operates. The Capital Division supports other Metro divisions and work groups by ensuring we the infrastructure necessary to meet our service delivery and sustainability goals.

Recruitment Information

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) Career Service vacancy. This recruitment may also be used to establish an eligibility pool to fill future career service, opportunities in this classification that may occur over the next twelve months from the establishment of the pool at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to all King County employees and the public. We welcome applications from all interested candidates, including current King County employees and the public. Please refer to the "Supplemental Information" section of this job bulletin for the required application materials.

Questions? If you have questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact Daniel Russell Talent Advisor at [e-mail].

Job Duties

• Review and/or prepare engineering designs for assigned work unit.
• Provide basic engineering designs and assist in engineering designs for transit construction projects, repairs, and modifications to existing facilities. Conduct preliminary design meetings. Perform feasibility studies. Serve as the transit design engineer on less complex projects.
• Plan and conduct engineering tests and analyze test results to determine the suitability of new or existing equipment or systems
• Assist higher-level staff in coordinating work assignments.
• Update and maintain appropriate engineering records and files such as technical memorandum, drawings, specifications, instruction books, catalogues, contract files and the like, as necessary.
• Assist in preparing project work plans, schedules, and budgets; assemble technical information for use by the project teams.
• Assist in reviews of consultant predesign and final design tasks. Validate economic analyses including technical assumptions and cost factors. Assist in the procurement process for consultants, equipment and construction work.
• Assist in reviewing consultant design work to identify and resolve potential design coordination conflicts between disciplines; ensure that design standards and code requirements have been implemented.
• Provide technical assistance during construction.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture is required from a nationally accredited university.
• Two years of experience in structural engineering related to building and transportation structures. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, physical and engineering sciences and the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design.
• Experience or responsibility in the completion of basic engineering tasks or projects.
• Knowledge of sound engineering principles.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with others, work well in a team and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Metro Transit is a mix of office and industrial environments; the engineer must be able to climb stairs, ladders, access roof and platform mounted equipment, and enter confined spaces. Part of the work to be performed by this position involves on-street passenger facilities. Sites could include urban streets, busy intersections, and undeveloped sites in remote parts of King County.
• Working knowledge of software programs such as Windows, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Bluebeam, Teams and Web browsers.
• A valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to get one by time of hire, or ability to travel to work sites in a timely manner.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Possession of an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) is desired.
• Extensive knowledge in structural and geotechnical engineering principles.
• General knowledge in traffic and transportation engineering principles.
• Work experience designing multiple, high profile, complex projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of land use codes associated with parking standards of local jurisdictions.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and GIS and/or Revit (BIM) design software products.
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed by telework and partially in an office environment with occasional field work at construction sites and/or project work sites that will be based upon the duties assigned to the position.
• The Transit Engineer II is responsible for providing basic transit engineering designs, analysis, and other functions; assist engineering staff on more complex projects. The incumbent is responsible for making recommendations and providing technical assistance in administering contracts.
  
  

Supplemental Information

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact Daniel Russell at [e-mail].

Required Application Materials

• Submit an online application through our careers site. Update your application with all relevant work history going back at least 10 years (or more if necessary), including detailed job duties, dates of employment, and clear explanations for reasons for leaving.
• Attach a resume.
• Thoroughly respond to all required Supplemental Questions within the application.
  
  

Selection Process

Applications and required documents will be reviewed for clarity, thoroughness, competitiveness, and writing skills. Your application must confirm and support your answers to the supplemental questions and any experience mentioned in your resume and cover letter. If responses cannot be validated within your application, or if applications are missing the required materials listed in this job announcement, candidates may be removed from consideration.

The most competitive candidates may be asked to participate in one or more panel interviews. Final scores may be weighted to consider overall application materials, relevant experience, and interview scores. Offers and start dates will be finalized after completing any required pre-employment screenings, such as reference checks and/or internal record reviews.

Work Schedule

Our regular business hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. However, work outside of these hours may occasionally be required. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and therefore, is not eligible for overtime pay. We may also consider flexible hours.

Work Location:

The main work site associated with these positions is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle WA 98104.

Union Representation

This position is represented by the Technical Employees Association (TEA).

Class Code: 7140300

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs
  
  

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01

MTD - Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.
  
  

02

MTD - If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

03

Please summarize concisely and specifically how you meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for a Transit Structural Engineer II.

04

MTD - Do you have any relatives employed by King County? A relative is defined as a parent, child, sibling, spouse or domestic partner, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, in-laws, children, or relatives of a domestic partner.

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, does your relative work for King County's METRO Transit Department?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.

• a. Bus Operations Division
• b. Capital Division
• c. Employee Services Division
• d. Facilities Division
• e. Finance & Administration Division
• f. General Manager's Office
• g. Marine Division
• h. Mobility Division
• i. Rail Division (including Streetcar)
• j. Safety, Security & Quality Assurance
• k. Vehicle Maintenance
• l. I do not know which Division my relative works in at Metro Transit
• m. I do not have a relative that works for King County Metro
  
  

07

I have read the job announcement and understand the duties and requirements for this position. I also understand that the provisions of the job announcement do not constitute an express or implied contract. I further understand that any employment offer may be subject to successful completion and results for drug and alcohol background check, pre employment physical, drug testing, reference checks, driver's record evaluation, and criminal history checks. Having applied for employment with King County, I give my consent that any person, firm or organization listed hereon is authorized to furnish King County with reference material concerning my character, past employment or any other information requested. I hereby authorize the full release of my employment and work record to the Transit Division of King County for the purpose of evaluation and consideration for employment including, but not limited to, specific reasons and details regarding my resignation and/or termination, attendance and punctuality, infractions or any disciplinary actions I may have received, and disclosure of all performance evaluations for the previous ten (10) years. I agree to hold current or former employers harmless from any claim or action based upon the release of information or documentation relating to my employment record. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information. By checking this box and completing my name in the field below, I provide my consent for King County Metro Transit to obtain the above referenced information.

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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