Biomedical Engineering Assistant Jobs in Bothell, WA

JOIN REDMOND. The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community, and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups.

In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship. With all of our smart growth and innovation, our Senior Engineer is vital to the Planning and Community Development department. In this role, you will work on code compliance for the structural stability of complex and unique structures in Redmond.

This position is responsible for a broad range of advanced-level plan reviews related to the enforcement of commercial building codes adopted in the Redmond Municipal Code. Being on our team at the City of Redmond will give you the unique experience of working on a wide range of development projects that will help you grow your skills as our community continues to grow and change. You will have a chance to work on large commercial campuses for some of the world's biggest companies.

And you will join a team that is an integral part of ensuring that, as our bioregion continues to grow in population, Redmond stays at the forefront of environmental stewardship and smart, progressive, sustainable development. We work in service of our community We are responsible to the citizens and businesses who call Redmond home today and for future generations. Our team is unified by the spirit of this principle and applies it in our day-to-day work, whether it is answering questions from the community or reviewing private development plans, and making decisions around building and construction activities that will have far-reaching environmental, social, and economic impacts.

We believe in promoting and developing from within In our department charter is the promise to our employees that we guarantee to train you to the best of our abilities to be competitive here or at other places so that you can meet your own professional goals. We embrace and embody cultural humility Our team is culturally diverse, so we know the understand how our backgrounds and those of others impact and inform our work, civic engagement, and the role of Planning Development and Community Services. What we are looking for in a candidate: You have a "How can I help" attitude Whether it's helping your Planning and Community Development teammates be successful while serving the needs of building developers, contractors, engineers and private citizens; or responding to someone's questions about their project; you bring a friendly and responsive attitude.

You provide timely communication on the phone, in person and through email. You are organized and keep track of details, deadlines and paperwork But you can also pivot and change directions even with little information. You can keep projects moving but don't get ruffled if something needs to change at the last minute.

You are great at research and staying up to date with a changing field Building codes are being updated regularly and you know its vital to stay current with changing information. You are good at communicating complex ideas and information in a way people can understand Interpreting codes and standards is challenging and can be frustrating for people to navigate. But you have a gift for walking someone through the process with empathy and helping them understand how the codes and regulations apply to their project.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Review plans, calculations, specifications and other documents for completeness of information, accuracy and conformance with local, state and federal codes and regulations. Communicate technical and code requirements to applicants and their consultants. Prepare checklists and identify required corrections to meet codes and standards, and request additional information when needed, using both written and verbal communication.

Determine the need for review and coordination with other departments and divisions in the City. Advise owners, engineers, architects, and contractors on the permit process and plan review procedures. Attend meetings with owners engineers, architects and contractors to assist them in the process for review and approval of the submittals.

Provide interpretations of the adopted building codes and engineering standards. Assist building inspectors with field questions. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.

Seven (7) years engineering experience which includes three years of project administration and management responsibilities. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certificates Engineer-Senior requires a Professional Engineer's License.

Valid Washington State Driver's License required Other This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job. Please review the Engineer - Senior job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

BENEFITS Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes: MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond. PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS - with (13) paid holidays per year EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan Annual COLA adjustments Annual merit increases of up to 5% To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit C2MB (ajg.com)