What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Engineer position at City of Salem?
Make an Impact:
The Building and Safety Division seeks a highly skilled and experienced structural engineer. This position involves conducting engineering review for complex residential and commercial structures.
Learn and Grow:
We are committed to growing the capabilities of our people, where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for innovation, career development, flexible work schedules, and great work-life balance.
What you will do:
The Division Engineer role will review complex residential and commercial plans ensuring efficient and accurate reviews, and guiding architects, engineers, contractors, and the public in meeting design and code requirements. Responsibilities also include coordinating with other City departments and agencies, maintaining inspection records, providing expert testimony, preparing detailed reports, and advising on engineering-related issues. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in structural engineering, building codes, and safety standards, with the ability to make recommendations for process improvements and present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
This job posting will close when we have filled the position which may be sooner than the closing date. We will be reviewing applications every Tuesday.
Additional information on job responsibilities:
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
What are the minimum qualifications?
Preferred Qualifications (Not required to apply):
About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Engineer, 4.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City through the Job Interest Cards – sign up today!
For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.
The Building and Safety Division seeks a highly skilled and experienced structural engineer. This position involves conducting engineering review for complex residential and commercial structures.
Learn and Grow:
We are committed to growing the capabilities of our people, where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for innovation, career development, flexible work schedules, and great work-life balance.
The Division Engineer role will review complex residential and commercial plans ensuring efficient and accurate reviews, and guiding architects, engineers, contractors, and the public in meeting design and code requirements. Responsibilities also include coordinating with other City departments and agencies, maintaining inspection records, providing expert testimony, preparing detailed reports, and advising on engineering-related issues. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in structural engineering, building codes, and safety standards, with the ability to make recommendations for process improvements and present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
This job posting will close when we have filled the position which may be sooner than the closing date. We will be reviewing applications every Tuesday.
Additional information on job responsibilities:
- Conduct building and site plan reviews for compliance with City and State codes (structural, plumbing, mechanical, etc.).
- Assign review projects and monitor the completeness and compliance of plans with City and State regulations.
- Advise architects, engineers, contractors, and the public on building design and code specifications applicable to their proposed plans.
- Coordinate with other City departments and governmental agencies to ensure efficient review processes.
- Maintain accurate building inspection records and prepare detailed reports of plan review activities.
- Advise the Building Official on engineering-related matters and provide expert testimony at City staff meetings, Oregon Building Codes Agency meetings, and legislative groups.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for refining the plans review process.
- Develop long-term objectives related to structural engineering, earthquake-resistant structures, fire and life safety codes, and general building code matters.
- Deliver formal presentations, explaining complex technical information to a lay audience as needed.
- Resolve project challenges and obstacles, preparing solutions and reports to address concerns.
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Competitive pay.
- Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
- Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary long-term care.
- Employee wellness program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee health clinic.
- Position schedule is Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..
- Our team follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office 555 Liberty St SE, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and manager approval. This is subject to change based on business needs.
What are the minimum qualifications?
- Must pass the pre-employment background check.
- Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field, and twelve years of experience in Civil Engineering or a related field, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
- Professional Civil Engineer License required (Comity to obtain a State of Oregon license required within one year of appointment to the position).
- Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.
Preferred Qualifications (Not required to apply):
- Supervisory experience preferred.
About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit the City of Salem website.
The City of Salem organization has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community Planning and Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City of Salem employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members and works collaboratively with five labor unions.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Engineer, 4.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
To apply, click on the green “Apply” button to complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualifications outlined in the class specification and complete the application.
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.
You may subscribe for automatic notification of job openings at the City through the Job Interest Cards – sign up today!
For more information about employment at the City of Salem, please visit our website at www.cityofsalem.net/jobs.
This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.
Salary : $9,038 - $12,147
