Structural Engineer II

King County Metro Transits 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.

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• 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

• 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.

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 ... .

Required Application Materials:

• Submit an online application through our 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