Senior Engineer, Office of the Grand Connection

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

The City of Bellevue is looking for a Senior Engineer to join the Office of Grand Connection team.

In this position you will perform senior level engineering or project management work in the design implementation operation and review/permitting of the Grand Connection Crossing and delivery of the project.

• Complete and oversee a variety of professional engineering assignments in one or more specialized areas of transportation systems operations and programs.
• Employees are typically assigned a subset of responsibilities involving project and construction management engineering design development review design review and/or oversight traffic modeling planning and operating intelligent transportation systems right of way review permitting and inspection.
• Under the general direction of a manager the work can include providing technical expertise in project engineering project management developing traffic systems analyzing design or construction related issues and providing problem solving guidance and recommendations to meet project or program goals and objectives.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under general supervision.
• May supervise or lead the work of engineering staff interns and consultants.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include any combination of the following tasks:

• Performs complex engineering analysis operations design and/or project management; work may include any combination of plan review permitting development and/or implementation of systems projects and programs in transportation operations design construction or maintenance.
• Presents engineering study results and data to a variety of audiences including other engineers managers commissions city council and the public.
• Manages capital investment program (CIP) projects and/or other capital programs or projects; prepares engineering plans and project specifications; assembles project teams and oversees project scope budget schedule and implementation; establishes and maintains documentation to meet funding source requirements.
• Manages infrastructure construction contracts including change management contract management measurement and payment issues change order negotiation schedule development and review.
• Interprets and applies standards guidelines and policies to transportation or development programs and projects; leads teams to develop new or update existing standards programs or codes.
• Leads and oversees the work of project teams; coordinates advises and confers with project team members consultants and other project stakeholders on design alternatives and solutions in engineering design and construction.
• Selects and oversees the work of consultants; negotiates and executes agreements and monitors progress and expenditures. Provides consultant guidance and reviews consultants deliverables. Administers consultant contracts for design or construction management services.
• Serves as a technical expert; develops measures to mitigate project risks and impacts; develops concepts of operations; provides design support troubleshoots complex system issues and selects appropriate resources technology and equipment for projects.
• Manages review and implementation of process to ensure complex and/or controversial transportation or development project proposals comply with applicable federal state and local codes regulations and standards.
• Prepares or manages the preparation of environmental documents and discipline reports required by environmental regulatory agencies.
• Initiates coordinates and/or participates in the acquisition of property rights. Collaborates with city and contract property agents appraisers relocation specialists attorneys and state right of way officials in the acquisition process.
• Reviews engineering projects and permits to provide comment and direction.
• Evaluates and tests new and emerging technologies to determine suitability for city systems and programs. Manages the development or update of plans and studies for major engineering programs.
• Manages the bidding and addenda process and obtains federal state and local permits for projects.
• Establishes and monitors projects goals and priorities and tracks performance measures related to these objectives.
• Works with developers representatives for plan design changes; identifies and addresses technical problems and issues.
• Supports and facilitates technology partnerships with public and private sector; collaborates with outside agencies such as WSDOT local cities and transportation services.
• Initiates coordinates and/or participates in public involvement efforts including open house events online media and attending stakeholder neighborhood events; provides explanation of project objectives and needs; seeks out feedback from community.
• Works with attorneys insurance companies and police; participates with Legal in law suit discovery and interrogatories to establish legal arguments and provide historical information and represents the City as an expert witness in court as needed.
• Serves as spokesperson and facilitator in project meetings and presentations that include city officials other jurisdictions or organizations and the general public. Conducts public relations and system tours for the public.
• Conducts site/field visits as needed.
• Represents the City in audits with outside funding agencies; coordinates with franchise utilities during design and construction.
• Responds to citizen concerns and requests; initiates improvements or change as needed.

• Thorough knowledge of transportation engineering principles practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal state and City codes policies laws and regulations affecting division activities.
• Extensive knowledge of transportation operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of traffic systems technology and software.
• Knowledge of federal state and City documentation and reporting requirements for design or construction projects.
• Considerable skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex projects.
• Skill in dealing with complex engineering contracting and construction issues.
• Ability to design and implement transportation projects.
• Ability to make decisions independently deal with ambiguity and apply sound judgment under stressful situations.
• Ability to provide collaborative and consultative style of leadership in managing the delivery of transportation capital projects.
• Ability to present technical information in understandable ways to a wide variety of audiences in a wide variety of settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with the media and the public; ability to communicate to various groups with difference in age language culture education level and technical knowledge.
• Ability to identify and address risks to project design schedule or budget.
• Knowledge of the land development process with respect to transportation design and operations.
• Ability to develop complex project specifications; particularly for those project that have unique requirements as imposed by grant and/or loan agencies.
• Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgment under stressful situations to develop recommendations and make decisions.
• Extensive understanding of liability issues as they relate to transportation issues such as traffic control and traffic collisions.
• Ability to use a computer and effectively navigate Microsoft Office Suite engineering applications and data management software in performing essential duties.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus: We are focused on the needs of the customer and on developing strong relationships with our customers.
• Instills Trust: Through authenticity integrity and honesty we gain the trust and respect of all of those with whom we work.
• Communicates Effectively: We understand the need to develop multimode forms of communication to address the needs of all of the audiences with whom we are engaging.
• Cultivates Innovation: We are focused on generating new and creative ways for our organization to be successful.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or other closely related fields required.
• Professional Engineer license may be substituted for an engineering degree.
• Five or more years of professional related experience in transportation or traffic engineering.
• Washington State Professional Engineer license is required.
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer certification preferred for some positions.
• Washington State Drivers License required or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves moving communicating operating objects tools or controls and reaching.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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