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State Leadership

President

Tyler Winkley (SE)

Vice President

Heather Kline (SP)

Treasurer

Owen Kohashi (SE)

Secretary

Jessica Jenness (SE)

Past President

Daniel Sumerfield (SE)

Trustees

Owen Kohashi (SE)

Tyler Winkley (SE)

Jessica Jenness (SE)

Daniel Sumerfield (SC)

Matt Leslie (SC)

Jared Plank (SW)

Heather Kline (SP)

Matt Hoit (SP)

Fall 2023 Issue

1. The SEA Northwest Conference is this month!  
2. Announcing the NCMA Structural Masonry Design Seminar
3. YMG Partners with YAF for Annual Summer Cruise  
4. SEAW YMG and ASCE YMF Team-Up to Take on Hunger 
5. SEFW 13th Annual Fall Forum to Spotlight Gathering Spaces, SCC Summit 
6. WAsafe Website Has Launched! 
7. Bellevue Kzt Map up for review, SWR White Paper submitted to SBCC 
8. Calendar 
9. Membership Postings 
10. Job Opportunities 

The SEA Northwest Conference is this month!  

Sample slide from a Northwest Conference presentation, courtesy Adam Jongeward, P.E., S.E., DCI Engineers Portland.

By Scott Douglas, SEA NWC Committee 

The SEA Northwest Conference (SEA NWC) is approximately one week away! Check it out online: 2023 SEA NW Conference — SEAW. The conference will be Thursday and Friday September 14 and 15 at the Bellevue Hilton.  

I have attended the SEA NWC for the past several years. It has always been well worth my time and money to attend since: 

• I feel that I easily recover my registration fee and non-billable time spent attending the Conference because the technical sessions and vendor contacts both provide me with a rapid and optimum answer for many of the design challenges I face in my practice. 
• Networking with other attendees gives me a clearer perspective of engineering practices and permit and construction peculiarities in areas outside Seattle. The SEA NWC includes individuals from Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia, as well as members across Washington state from all four SEAW Chapters. 
• The social events offer yet another opportunity to easily develop personal and professional connections. Thursday evening the Seattle YMG is hosting the SEA NWC social event with sponsorship from CSi. It won’t be quite like the infamous CSi-sponsored events at NCSEA or SEAOC, but it’s the first time CSi has been a sponsor for the SEA NWC and thus promises to be a fun event.

I obtain much more value from an all-day conference than a one-hour webinar or company in-house presentation. As the SEA NWC Technical Program Chair, I assure you the SEA NWC has presentations you will not otherwise be able to experience. Don’t believe me? Check out the Conference Schedule and Presentation Descriptions at 2023 SEA NW Conference — SEAW. 

I am looking forward to seeing everybody September 14 & 15! 

Announcing the NCMA Structural Masonry Design Seminar

YMG Partners with YAF for Annual Summer Cruise 

By Evan Jordan, YMG

SEAW YMG hosted their annual Summer Cruise on Friday, August 18th. The cruise lasted for 3 hours as the group of about 40 sailed from South Lake Union to the northwestern portion of Lake Washington and back. For this year’s event, the YMG took a different approach to marketing by partnering with AIA’s younger members organization, the Young Architects Forum (YAF), to also advertise the event. The result was an evening of holistic networking among our design trades within the AEC profession.  

In addition, the boat set sail from MOHAI near Lake Union Park, which was the location for this year’s Seattle Design Festival. Attendees were able to interact with the design exhibits en route to the boat; some attendees shared that their firms participated in creating a pop-up for the festival, introducing engaging conversation on the current state and future of Seattle’s built environment. 

DeWalt, the sponsor for the summer cruise, took the time to share their new Pure220+ epoxy for post-installed anchors and the DeWalt Concrete Sensor, which allows the user to obtain real-time concrete curing data. Everyone is encouraged to visit their website here and use the Dewalt Design Assist application to specify and design concrete anchor connections. 

SEAW YMG thanks DeWalt and Lars Anderson for sponsoring the event, AIA YAF for promoting the event among architects, Kakigori Dessert Café for catering dinner, Captain Jack and his crew (no piracy was committed), and all our members who were able to attend! 

The YMG looks to partner with local AEC organizations to host events that allow members to build a broad and valuable professional network. If you liked this event or have an idea for a future collaborative effort, please reach out to seawymg@gmail.com with your questions or comments! 

The Summer Cruise attendees are ready to set sail from South Lake Union.  

Lars Anderson from Dewalt presenting to the YMG members on the Summer Cruise.

SEAW YMG and ASCE YMF Team-Up to Take on Hunger 

By Ryan Thornton, YMG 

After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the SEAW YMG held its first outreach event in more than 3 years. Alongside peers from the ASCE YMF, we partnered with Food Lifeline to help sort and repackage food for our hungry neighbors. The event was a huge success! We made lots of new friends and connections within the SE community while battling over who could sort the most apples. As a group, we were able to sort more than 6,200 pounds of fresh apples that made their way to the local food banks and shelters shortly after. 

The SEAW YMG and ASCE YMF volunteers who helped sort and pack 6,200+ pounds of apples!

Food Lifeline is a well-known organization within our community, especially during the month of July when many AEC companies, including the firms we work for, participate in Food Frenzy. Having the opportunity to volunteer at their facility in Sodo enabled me to see into what Food Lifeline does for our community. They go above and beyond, sourcing not only a variety of shelf-stable non-perishable foods, but also fresh foods from many industry partners to ensure our neighbors have ingredients to make delicious and nutritious meals. Another big focus of Food Lifeline that I learned about during this experience is their focus on sourcing diverse foods to give everyone in our community the opportunity to find familiar ingredients. This is a critical step in addressing hunger needs that can often be overlooked, providing everyone access to ingredients that enable them to prepare foods that align with what they are most comfortable with. 

Overall, this event was a huge success. Being our first outreach event since the pandemic, we were initially worried about the potential turnout of volunteers. After seeing the enormous turnout of people and the fun we had, we are already planning on holding another event with Food Lifeline before the year’s end! A special shoutout to all the volunteers who showed up, this would not have been possible without your time and generosity!  

SEFW 13th Annual Fall Forum to Spotlight Gathering Spaces, SCC Summit 

By Angela Gottula 

The Structural Engineers Foundation of Washington has had an eventful summer, gearing up for an exciting fall!  

First, the Board of Directors hosted its annual retreat in July, coming together to consider Big Picture ideas and opportunities for SEFW. Thank you to Howard Burton, long-time and founding Board member, who hosted the Board in the 50th floor recreational space of Rainier Square!  

Second, the website design is finally complete and the new SEFW site will be live in early September! The previous site was designed in Adobe Muse, which was discontinued in 2018. The new site is done in Webflow, a popular customizable and responsive design platform. Check it out by about mid-September and let us know what you think! 

Third, we are thrilled to announce plans for the 13th Annual Fall Forum, back at Benaroya Hall this year on Thursday, November 16! “Spaces that Inspire: The Architecture & Engineering of Gathering,” will explore how gathering spaces, particularly convention centers, have changed since the pandemic and continue to contribute to community learning and growth. The event will showcase several iconic convention spaces, including an array of impressive ones in Washington state, and will give special attention to the 1.5-million-square-foot Seattle Convention Center “Summit” expansion.

SEFW’s 13th Annual Fall Forum, “Spaces that Inspire: The Architecture & Engineering of Gathering” will be on November 16 at Benaroya Hall and will discuss iconic convention centers, including the new Seattle Convention Center Summit building. Photo courtesy Magnusson Klemencic Associates; photo credit to Kirk Hostetter.  

The speakers include Mark Reddington from LMN Architects and Derek Beaman from Magnusson Klemencic Associates, as well as Jeff Blosser from the Seattle Convention Center. This all-star lineup will deliver an engaging evening reframing the structure of gathering venues! As usual, there will be a pre-function networking reception and firms will be invited to contribute to SEFW and support the SEFW mission for the next year. Additionally, the event will be streamed online and if you are an SEAW member outside of Seattle, talk to your local SEAW leadership for plans for watch parties for each chapter.  

We look forward to finishing out 2023 strong! It is a great honor to support the mission to advance structural engineering through scholarships, education, research, and outreach. Contact us with any comments at admin@sefw.org!  

WAsafe Website Has Launched!

By Joyce Lem, Chair, DPRC 

Please explore the newly launched WAsafe website. We will be revising our “Plan B” Disaster Preparation / Response Committee webpage on the SEAW website, with a link to the WAsafe website. 

The WAsafe website will soon be posting info about and links to upcoming classses and on-demand trainings, such as the Online Refresher Course for WAsafe Building Safety Evaluators (BSEs). Also, the guide for enrolling as a volunteer in the online WAserv registry, a list of equipment to take when you are deployed in the field, and the table of BSE Types with qualifications and responsibilities can be viewed and downloaded from the website. The website includes links to other state programs, relevant Washington State law, and a separate section for jurisdictions on requesting volunteer BSEs. 

Finally, it is a new website and probably contains a few mistakes! Please use the website’s Contact Us page if you find an issue or correction, or to reach out if you have questions. 

Visit the new WAsafe website and explore the “Volunteer” tab.

What is WAsafe? 

WAsafe is the statewide program for volunteer Building Safety Evaluators (BSEs). WAsafe’s purpose is to assist building officials with building safety assessments following a disaster such as a major earthquake, when it is likely that building departments will be overwhelmed by the number of structures needing review for safe occupancy.   

The primary objective of the SEAW Disaster Preparation & Response Committee (DPRC) has been to support development and roll-out of the WAsafe program. It’s an ongoing effort. To help or to stay abreast of developments, join the DPRC email list. See the DPRC webpage for details. Committee meetings are held online on the third Tuesday of the month, Noon – 1pm (links given in the emailed agendas a few days in advance of the meeting). The DPRC welcomes new members and those who just want to find out more about what we are up to.  

If you have any questions about the DPRC or the WAsafe program, please feel free to contact Joyce Lem at joyce.seaw@wasafecoalition.org  

Bellevue Kzt Map up for review, SWR White Paper submitted to SBCC

By Scott Douglas, WEC

The Wind Engineering Committee submits the following report for September: 

• City of Bellevue Kzt Map – At the September meeting the SEAW WEC will review the final draft of the Kzt Wind Load Factor map for the City of Bellevue’s consideration. It will replicate the existing City of Seattle Wind Load Factor Map found at Wind Load Factors - SDCI | seattle.gov. If adopted the map will facilitate an alternate conservative method for rapid determination of Kzt factors and shoreline exposure in the City of Bellevue. 
• Update to the 2004 SEAW commentary on wind code provisions (ATC 60) – The NCSEA CAC Wind Engineering Subcommittee continues this update effort. An updated draft of Chapter 13 Questions 1, 2 and 3 discussing Unusual Wind Load Conditions will be reviewed at the September meeting.  
• Washington/Columbia Special Wind Regions (SWR) Study – The SEAW White Paper WEC #3-2023 , ASCE 7 Special Wind Regions in Washington State, is now posted on the SEAW website Structural Engineers Assocation of Washington (squarespace.com). The recommendations in White Paper WEC #3-2023 are being submitted for adoption by the Washington State Building Code Council. The recommendations, along with recommendations for the State of Oregon SWRs, will be submitted to the ASCE 7-28 Subcommittee on Wind Loads for balloting. 
• Participation - All SEAW members, whatever their experience, are encouraged to participate in WEC meetings. Please contact the WEC chair, Scott Douglas sdouglasscott@gmail.com, to join the SEAW WEC and receive additional information and announcements on Committee activities and actions. 

Next Meeting – Friday September 29 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. Meeting will be virtual via the following Zoom link:   

           https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81500716956?pwd=dUdSdjNCNTR0MDhBM1JHK1VoVVNNUT09 

Meeting ID: 815 0071 6956 

Passcode: 769537

September 14-15

Northwest Conference (@Hilton Bellevue) 

September 19, 12 PM

Disaster Response & Preparedness Committee (@ Zoom)

September 21 (Portland) / 27 (Seattle), 8 AM – 4PM

Structural Masonry Design Seminar (@various)

September 26, 12 PM

SEAW Spokane Meeting (and scholarship recognition) (@ Bissinger Room) 

September 29, 12 PM

Wind Engineering Committee (@ Zoom)

October 24, 6 PM

Combined SEAW Southwest & Seattle meeting (@TBD)

November 16, 6-7:30 PM

SEFW Fall Forum (@Benaroya Hall, Seattle) 

Samir Chudgar

SE Member - Seattle Chapter

Jinal Doshi

SE Member - Seattle Chapter

Javid Abdi

SE Member - Seattle Chapter

Mona Karimzadeh

Associate Member – Seattle Chapter

Shivam Sharma

Associate Member – Seattle Chapter

Employment Opportunities

Are you currently seeking employment as a structural engineer, senior manager, or a senior engineer technician? Check out our job board for current employment opportunities.

Bradley Engineering (based in Bellingham, WA) is currently seeking a highly motivated, technically skilled, collaborative individual to join our small structural engineering group. We foster a supportive team environment focused on communication, technical excellence, and collaboration. We provide structural engineering services primarily on wood framed structures. This includes but is not limited to multi-family, single family, addition/remodels, pole buildings, steel buildings, retaining walls, and tenant improvements, etc. 

Position Requirements:

• EIT or PE license.
• BS or MS in Civil Engineering
• Experience and interest in designing and detailing wood framed buildings.
• Autocad, Excel, Word, Bluebeam
• Strong emphasis on communication skills.
• Creative technical problem-solving.
• Solid engineering skills and knowledge.
• Experience in evaluation and retrofit of existing structures is a plus.
• Hybrid: Part in-person office and part remote.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $120,000 DOE

• Base (Hourly) plus Commission for each project

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid employee’s health insurance premiums; $2,500 H S A contribution.
• PTO (2-weeks of vacation plus 1-week of sick leave), 8 paid holidays.
• 3% employer matching SIMPLE IRA
• Possible Equity ownership after 3 years of continuous employment
• Support in obtaining licensure, professional development, and continuing education.

Website: https://bradleyengineeringinc.com

Submit inquiries and resumes to: info@bradleyengineeringinc.com

MLA Engineering has a unique opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our growing consulting and design firm in Seattle, WA. Our diverse, specialized projects require critical thinking and creativity that is cultivated through our problem-solving approach in a flexible work environment. We encourage professional development and have opportunities to advance to management roles for individuals with the appropriate motivation, experience, and skills.

We design new buildings and renovate existing structures in concrete, structural steel, masonry, and wood-framed structures. We have a specialized niche in the structural design of aquarium and zoo facilities in the United States and abroad. Our projects vary from small to large-size buildings and facilities, including county and state infrastructure.

Qualifications required for this Structural Engineer position include:

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a structural engineering consulting design office;
• PE license required;
• Strong technical and analytical skills;
• Intuitive and practical;
• Practical use of REVIT as a design tool;
• Proficient with structural software such as RISA, ETABS, SAP2000;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Motivated to advance your effectiveness as an engineer.

Our work environment encourages creativity, teamwork, and professional growth. To learn more about MLA, please visit our website at: www.mlaengineering.com

Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to MLA Engineering, LLC, 1424 Fourth Ave, Ste 415, Seattle, WA 98101 or email

Location: Convenient Downtown Seattle location with excellent public transit options.

Benefits: Top line Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, generous HRA account, 401K Plan w/4% matching, PTO & Sick LV, and professional training

Work Schedule: Flexible, with a minimum of three days per week in MLA's Seattle office, combined with some remote work time from home.

Salary Range: $95,000-$130,000 depending on experience

Supplemental Pay: Bonus and overtime pay.

Projects: Diverse and often unique

MLA Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and minority candidates to apply.

MLA Engineering has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Structural Engineer to join the concrete structures restoration group of our ten-person consulting and design firm in Seattle, WA.  We are building upon our history of designing concrete structures that have superior durability in resisting environmentally harsh conditions and in evaluating and repairing existing concrete structures such as aquariums and parking garages.

Qualifications required for this Structural Engineer position include:

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis;
• Minimum of five years of experience working in a consulting design office in the USA;
• PE license;
• Strong technical skills;
• Intuitive and practical;
• Excellent communicator;
• Motivated to learn;
• Passionate about engineering;
• Interested in advancement.

Our work environment encourages creativity, teamwork, and professional growth. To learn more about MLA, please visit our website at: www.mlaengineering.com

Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to MLA Engineering, LLC, 1424 Fourth Ave, Ste 415, Seattle, WA 98101 or email

Location: Convenient Downtown Seattle location with excellent public transit options.

Benefits: Top line Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, generous HRA account, 401K Plan w/4% matching, PTO & Sick LV, and professional training

Work Schedule: Flexible, with a minimum of three days per week in MLA's Seattle office, combined with some remote work time from home.

Salary Range: $95,000-$130,000 depending on experience

Supplemental Pay: Bonus and overtime pay.

Projects: Diverse and often unique

MLA Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and minority candidates to apply.

Structural Engineer – P.E./S.E.

Job Location: Meridian, ID or Logan, UT

The purpose of J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities.” We foster a teamwork environment to solve problems that improve society – while providing employees challenging growth opportunities. J-U-B has a specialized team of Structural Engineers throughout the company, where our talented engineers are performing the complex calculations and practicing their engineer professions. We work on critical structures such as water and wastewater treatment plants, hydraulic structures and buildings and focus on quality work. Our engineers manage their own time and schedule, with a typical work week being 40-45 hours a week, half day on Fridays and options for remote work. J-U-B takes great care of their clients and their employees.

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer to work in our Boise, ID or Logan, UT office. Our team has long-term core clients who are developing interesting and challenging projects. The Structural Engineer will perform structural analysis of various building systems and materials and complete design calculations using the latest codes (IBC, ACI, AISC, NDS, ASCE 7); prepare and oversee production of construction drawings, specifications and estimates for construction costs. Quality control reviews of other team member’s work Client interaction and communication on projects will be expected.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Structural design using concrete, steel, wood and masonry
• Design of buildings, structures for complex infrastructure including hydraulic structures, water tanks, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, etc.
• Lateral wind and seismic analysis of new and existing structures
• Review of geotechnical documentation
• Foundation selection and design
• Retaining wall structure design
• Client communication, project engineering and project management
• Generation of opinions of cost
• Check design calculations created by others
• Mentoring and oversight of developing engineering staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required
• Must have Professional Engineer Licensure; S.E. designation or a desire to obtain this designation.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience
• A solid understanding of the IBC, ACI, AISC and ASCE 7 codes
• AutoCAD and Revit experience are strongly preferred
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred software knowledge: RISA, Enercalc, Woodworks
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills

Salary Range: Salary range $90,000- $140,000 and is negotiable determined by experience. In addition to your competitive salary, J-U-B also offers an excellent benefit package including bonuses for qualified employees, company ownership, a flexible work schedule, and the ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere.

To apply for this innovative and creative position, please visit www.jub.com We will be reviewing and interviewing as applications are received.

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