Civil Engineer, Sr. - Site, Grading and Drainage Reviewer for Construction
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Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $72.38 - $84.28 Hourly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00485
Department: Seattle Department of Construction & Inspection
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Language Premium: No
Position Description
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is seeking to hire a Civil Engineer, Sr- Site, for site, grading and drainage review. The position will perform plan review for compliance with the Seattle Stormwater Code, Side Sewer Code, and Grading Code. A portion of this review position is spent coaching the public in the City of Seattle Portal. This position works with building owners, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and inspectors regarding drainage plans and code requirements. This position requires proficiency in hydrologic modeling and the capacity to coach others.
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Requires five years professional civil engineering experience and a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
License, Certification and Other Requirements
Additional Information
To be considered for this position, please submit the following with your online application:
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is a proud participant in the Race and Social Justice Initiative, a Citywide effort to realize the vision of racial equity.
We require a strong commitment to customer service and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00485
Department: Seattle Department of Construction & Inspection
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Language Premium: No
Position Description
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) is seeking to hire a Civil Engineer, Sr- Site, for site, grading and drainage review. The position will perform plan review for compliance with the Seattle Stormwater Code, Side Sewer Code, and Grading Code. A portion of this review position is spent coaching the public in the City of Seattle Portal. This position works with building owners, architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and inspectors regarding drainage plans and code requirements. This position requires proficiency in hydrologic modeling and the capacity to coach others.
Job Responsibilities
- Review building permit applications and plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes for drainage, sewer, grading, and erosion control issues. This includes but is not limited to flow control, source control, water quality, Onsite Stormwater Management (OSM), temporary construction stormwater control, grading and soil amendment.
- Provide advanced hydrologic modeling review using MGS Flood and WWHM and coach others
- Assist in Code and Director's Rule development for issues that may impact SDCI's customers
- Provide coaching for applicants, homeowners, neighborhood groups, architects, inspectors, engineers and other design professionals
- Serve as a point of contact regarding private property stormwater issues for co-workers within SDCI, and other City Departments and public agencies
- Understand and commit to actively supporting the City and Department goals in promoting racial equity and social justice
Qualifications
Requires five years professional civil engineering experience and a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
License, Certification and Other Requirements
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
- Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and determine the complexity of requirements for the site
- Ability to perform advanced hydrologic modeling review using MGS Flood and WWHM and the ability to train and provide guidance for staff
- Work under limited supervision and provide guidance to other technical staff. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Self-starter, highly organized with good written and oral communication skills, especially when conveying technical code information
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability and willingness to learn and adapt to rapidly changing new technologies.
- Desired computer skills include MS Excel, GIS software, WWHM, CAD, Blue Beam, MGS Flood
Additional Information
To be considered for this position, please submit the following with your online application:
- A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job advertisement
- A current resume outlining your relevant work experience
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is a proud participant in the Race and Social Justice Initiative, a Citywide effort to realize the vision of racial equity.
We require a strong commitment to customer service and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: