What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Structural Engineers (Associate Civil Engineers) position at Seattle Department of Transportation?
Position Description
Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!
SDOT has an exciting opportunity for two collaborative and innovative Associate Structural Engineers (Associate Civil Engineers) on our Structural Engineering Services (SES) team within the Capital Projects Division. These key team members will support structural analysis and design work on vital infrastructure projects by preparing calculations and performing computer model analysis to ensure safety and constructability. Above all, these engineers will enhance the team’s capacity to deliver on our commitment to the 2024 Transportation Levy for high-quality, safe and timely project delivery!
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The City’s full salary range for this position is $60.15 - $70.20 hourly.
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: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.
The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!
At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.
With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.
Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.
We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!
SDOT has an exciting opportunity for two collaborative and innovative Associate Structural Engineers (Associate Civil Engineers) on our Structural Engineering Services (SES) team within the Capital Projects Division. These key team members will support structural analysis and design work on vital infrastructure projects by preparing calculations and performing computer model analysis to ensure safety and constructability. Above all, these engineers will enhance the team’s capacity to deliver on our commitment to the 2024 Transportation Levy for high-quality, safe and timely project delivery!
Job Responsibilities
- Supports the delivery of SDOT capital projects in review or design capacity.
- Serves as a Structural Lead and may serve as a Project Engineer on Capital Projects.
- Employs working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of structural engineering and construction specifications for public works.
- Performs preliminary design, engineering analysis and design, cost estimating, read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
- Coordinates the technical design efforts of a multi-discipline internal design teams to complete construction documents for bid.
- Provides design support during construction, including review and respond to construction RFIs, submittals, and assuring quality delivery of the construction products.
- Provides support to supervisors and project managers for the preparation of construction permit applications.
- Researches existing conditions, as-built plans, and performs technical field investigations.
- Maintains high standard of quality assurance and quality control for SDOT deliverables, including documentation for record keeping.
- Supports department goals in promoting diversity, social justice, and transportation equity.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
- Three (3) years of full-time professional civil engineering experience.
Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:
- Certified Engineer-In-Training (EIT) in State of Washington.
- Professional Engineer license in state of Washington.
- Extensive bridge modeling, analysis, and design experience.
- Professional experience to performing multi-discipline coordination, multi-tasking, preparing engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimating.
- Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural workplace in a diverse environment.
- Able to manage and balancing multiple demand and variety of workload.
- Strong written and verbal communication skill.
- Strong organization, time management, and customer service skills.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.
- Field assignments may entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances and work in or near construction sites.
- May be required to lift over 50 pounds.
- May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
- Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.
Hiring Process
Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:
- Completed NEOGOV online application.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses
- Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
- Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The City’s full salary range for this position is $60.15 - $70.20 hourly.
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: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.
The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
Salary : $60 - $70
