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Overview
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your community using your structural engineering expertise? The City of Eugene is looking for a passionate and skilled Structural Plans Examiner to help guide the safe and innovative development of our growing city. In this role, you’ll review major commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects to ensure they meet the highest structural design standards. You’ll primarily review designs using our eBuild system, examine complex structural calculations for compliance with Oregon State codes, assist City inspectors in the field, and advise architects, engineers and contractors on code provisions. Minimum qualifications include a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in structural engineering. If you enjoy problem solving and collaborating with designers and builders to shape Eugene’s future, review the job posting details and apply today. Duties
Examines structural engineering construction plans and calculations for commercial, industrial, multi-family and residential buildings for compliance with Oregon State Specialty Codes and referenced engineering standards and practices, and other applicable standards, codes, ordinances and zoning requirements. Confers with architects, engineers, contractors and owners on proposed projects to identify code deficiencies and resolution options. Answers questions and advises design professionals and the public about policies and procedures concerning various construction related codes. Provides technical advice, training and expertise to commercial plans examiners and residential plan reviewers on applicable state codes, structural engineering principles, and construction practices. Functions as project coordinator for the review process of highly complex plan reviews; evaluates scope of work, establishes deadlines, identifies problems impacting timelines, monitors progress and status; compiles and presents staff review comments; coordinates review with other staff, departments, divisions, public agencies, private developers and consultants. Approves plans; identifies conditions of approval; issues permits for construction. Acts as a primary contact for structural engineering questions related to permitting and construction. Conducts research including inspecting historical records, microfilm and document files; researches codes and interprets them based on City policy. May perform field inspections to ensure structural and engineering standards are met and are in compliance with code; advises building inspectors of unusual design, construction or installation problems; identifies solutions to correct defects or inadequacies found and requires corrections to meet the requirements of pertinent codes. Prepares analyses, recommendations and reports on departmental code policies. Acts as the Building Official designee for code interpretation and enforcement. May attend and serve on a variety of City committees and/or task teams. Safely operate a City-owned vehicle to and from inspection sites located around the city. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. Minimum Qualifications: Education A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil or structural engineering. Experience Minimum of five years of structural engineering experience performing design or review of buildings in regions of high seismicity. Background Must pass a background check. License and Certifications Current Oregon Professional Engineer license or PE license in another state with the ability to obtain an Oregon license within 6 months of the date of hire is required. Certification of registration as a Structural Engineer (S.E.), while not required, is preferred. Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, the following certifications within 6 months of the date of hire is required:
Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC); and State of Oregon Structural Plans Examiner A Level (PEA) Certification
Valid Oregon driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires out-of-state license holders to obtain a valid Oregon license with appropriate endorsements within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355). For additional details about the job, please review the Structural Plans Examiner job posting.
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Are you ready to make a lasting impact on your community using your structural engineering expertise? The City of Eugene is looking for a passionate and skilled Structural Plans Examiner to help guide the safe and innovative development of our growing city. In this role, you’ll review major commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects to ensure they meet the highest structural design standards. You’ll primarily review designs using our eBuild system, examine complex structural calculations for compliance with Oregon State codes, assist City inspectors in the field, and advise architects, engineers and contractors on code provisions. Minimum qualifications include a licensed Professional Engineer with a background in structural engineering. If you enjoy problem solving and collaborating with designers and builders to shape Eugene’s future, review the job posting details and apply today. Duties
Examines structural engineering construction plans and calculations for commercial, industrial, multi-family and residential buildings for compliance with Oregon State Specialty Codes and referenced engineering standards and practices, and other applicable standards, codes, ordinances and zoning requirements. Confers with architects, engineers, contractors and owners on proposed projects to identify code deficiencies and resolution options. Answers questions and advises design professionals and the public about policies and procedures concerning various construction related codes. Provides technical advice, training and expertise to commercial plans examiners and residential plan reviewers on applicable state codes, structural engineering principles, and construction practices. Functions as project coordinator for the review process of highly complex plan reviews; evaluates scope of work, establishes deadlines, identifies problems impacting timelines, monitors progress and status; compiles and presents staff review comments; coordinates review with other staff, departments, divisions, public agencies, private developers and consultants. Approves plans; identifies conditions of approval; issues permits for construction. Acts as a primary contact for structural engineering questions related to permitting and construction. Conducts research including inspecting historical records, microfilm and document files; researches codes and interprets them based on City policy. May perform field inspections to ensure structural and engineering standards are met and are in compliance with code; advises building inspectors of unusual design, construction or installation problems; identifies solutions to correct defects or inadequacies found and requires corrections to meet the requirements of pertinent codes. Prepares analyses, recommendations and reports on departmental code policies. Acts as the Building Official designee for code interpretation and enforcement. May attend and serve on a variety of City committees and/or task teams. Safely operate a City-owned vehicle to and from inspection sites located around the city. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. Minimum Qualifications: Education A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil or structural engineering. Experience Minimum of five years of structural engineering experience performing design or review of buildings in regions of high seismicity. Background Must pass a background check. License and Certifications Current Oregon Professional Engineer license or PE license in another state with the ability to obtain an Oregon license within 6 months of the date of hire is required. Certification of registration as a Structural Engineer (S.E.), while not required, is preferred. Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, the following certifications within 6 months of the date of hire is required:
Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC); and State of Oregon Structural Plans Examiner A Level (PEA) Certification
Valid Oregon driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard. Oregon law requires out-of-state license holders to obtain a valid Oregon license with appropriate endorsements within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355). For additional details about the job, please review the Structural Plans Examiner job posting.
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