The City of Portland is on the hunt for a few good men and women in the structural engineering sector. Sharpen those pencils and update the résumés, because the city just announced it's looking to fill three spots on its Structural Engineering Advisory Committee. The chosen engineers will have their hands full with a three-year stint advising on a slew of building standards and construction methods. And here's a nod to diversity: Persons of color, you're especially encouraged to throw your hats in the ring, as reported by the City of Portland, Oregon.

Here's the scoop on what these positions entail: the appointees will cozy up with the Bureau of Development Services and the Administrative Appeal Board, doling out savvy advice on building code interpretations. Knocked out by an intriguing structural innovation? This crew will review it. Do you have a hot take on constructing with non-standard materials? The committee's eager to hear it. In essence, these engineers will ensure that Portland's edifices stand sturdy and true. As per an announcement by the City of Portland, applications must be submitted by the deadline of April 25, so don't drag your feet.

Applicants better bring their A-game: to qualify, you need to be more than just a dabbler in Portland's streets. Whether you live, work, or worship in the city, you also need the official stamp as an Oregon-licensed structural engineer, with a hefty seven years leaning into seismic design and other structural undertakings. Heads up though, we're talking high seismic areas, so you might want your experience to be as rock-solid as the buildings you'll be advising on.

For those interested, flip the switch and get detailed on the committee's purpose and your potential role in molding the architectural landscape of Portland. Just swing by the city's official page, where you can toss your name into the ring. The city asserts that barriers are being removed to encourage a wider pool of applicants, so this might just be the opportunity to shape, and not just witness, the transformation of Portland's skyline, according to the City of Portland.