Engineering Supervisor Utilities Engineering

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

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.

Bellevue Utilities provides future focused utility services to the community for current and future generations. Our mission is to actively support public health and safety quality neighborhoods and a healthy and sustainable environment and economy by effectively managing drinking water wastewater storm and surface water and solid waste in the City of Bellevue.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to utilize your knowledge and experience to support this mission as a Utilities Engineering Supervisor. Bellevue Utilities is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our Utilities Project Management Section (UPM). This position supports the UPM section by supervising a team of Senior Engineers and Engineers in the execution of capital improvement projects. You will oversee project teams project and work group budgets consultant and construction contracts.

At the City of Bellevue we are committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and contributing to meeting the communitys vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table embrace the values of integrity accountability and commitment to service and take pride in the work we do. Youll work in an environment where innovation collaboration and continuous improvement is highly encouraged and supported. Also our motto is BellevueWelcomes the World Our Diversity is Our Strength and thats what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

• Supervises technical and professional staff in the delivery of capital improvement projects and programs; conducts data and risk analysis and prepares technical reports for others to review.
• Supervises the work of engineering staff project teams and consultants; reviews utility engineering standards specifications development selection of consultants fee negotiations payment approvals grant administration and quality control.
• Oversees and ensures engineering analysis and design work meets federal state and city codes department engineering standards and requirements.
• Performs complex professional engineering work and provides recommendations and technical input to planning design project management or construction management staff.
• Develops and implements systems to track section performance measures related to program delivery including measures on project schedules and budgets.
• Manages the engineering permitting and public involvement components of technically and politically complex projects.
• Represents the city and makes presentations to city officials other jurisdictions and the general public to explain technical design features project priorities or project modifications requiring additional funding.
• Manages and performs engineering design reviews of developer extensions or other department/agency projects.
• Collaborates with other divisions departments and outside agencies.
• Responds to customer inquiries and provides technical expertise to resolve issues.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Works under general supervision of the Utilities Project Management Manager.
• Will supervise or lead the work of engineering staff interns and consultants.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles practices and methods as applicable to City utilities.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable City policies laws and regulations affecting division activities.
• Considerable skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex projects.
• Skill in dealing with complex and often unprecedented engineering issues.
• Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.
• Ability to use software databases and spreadsheet programs utilized by the City.
• Ability to communicate effectively both 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 apply sound engineering judgment under stressful situations to develop recommendations and make decisions.
• Extensive understanding of liability issues as they relate to utilities.
• Ability to understand permit requirements and obtain permits for a project.
• Ability to use a computer and effectively navigate Microsoft Office Suite engineering applications and data management software in performing essential duties.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or other related fields.
• Five years or more of progressively responsible experience in planning designing managing and delivering complex civil engineering projects. Preferred 7-10 years.
• Project management experience
• Washington State Professional Engineer license required.
• Washington State Drivers License required or ability to obtain within 6 months.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work involves moving communicating operating computer equipment light tools 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 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.

Flexible/Hybrid Working:
A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

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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