Senior Engineer, Utilities

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 high quality essential drinking water wastewater and storm and surface water services that over 145000 customers rely on every day. We take pride in making sure these services are dependable a good value for the money and delivered with our customers in mind. Our Utility Capital Improvement Program invests $40 Million annually in infrastructure renewal capacity for growth and environmental preservation projects to ensure customer service and satisfaction remain high.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to utilize your knowledge and experience to support this mission. Bellevue Utilities is looking for a talented Senior Engineer to join our collaborative team for design and project management of the drinking water wastewater and storm and surface water Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.

Our senior engineers manage engineering consultants for design of complex capital projects ensuring technical competence and compliance with codes and standards. These positions serve as project managers and project team leads for water sewer storm drainage and stream restoration projects. The positions work under the general supervision of an Engineering Manager. They have no formal supervisory responsibilities but may serve as technical leads to other engineering staff.

• Effectively manages project scope schedule and budget to ensure that changes in the project are anticipated early on and addressed through a strategic change-management approach.
• Prepares and/or oversees engineering consultant preparation of preliminary and final engineering plans specifications and cost estimates for complex water sanitary sewer storm drainage and stream restoration projects.
• Prepares construction contracts for bidding and responds to bidder inquiries. Reviews contractor submittals for compliance with the plans and specifications. Assists inspectors in resolving field conflicts or changes.
• Conducts field investigations to identify problems assess project feasibility and evaluate alternatives. Provides research analysis reports and recommendations on engineering issues. Valid drivers license required; regular driving is an essential function of the job.
• Ensures that engineering work is in compliance with federal state and local codes and regulations. Coordinates other city departments agencies and regulators to obtain needed permits and agreements.
• Provides quality control oversight to ensure that project goals are met and prevent cost overruns resulting from construction change orders.
• Utilizes a business case analysis with triple bottom line decision modeling to analyze project alternatives.
• Leads the engineering permitting and public involvement components of technically and politically complex capital projects.
• Produces accurate monthly project progress reports so that financial anomalies and design contingencies become visible and discussed in order to consider and limit their disruption/cost to the project plan.
• Represents the City and makes presentations to City officials other jurisdictions or organizations and the general public to explain technical design features project priorities or project modifications requiring additional funding.
• Leads the public involvement component of complex capital projects. Coordinates project planning and design with property owners interested citizens and other affected city departments and agencies. Responds to customer inquiries and complaints. Provides technical assistance to help resolve issues.
• Prepares and administers consultant contracts for general and specialized design services.
• Assists Property Services staff in the acquisition of needed easements or property rights.
• Provides technical support to other sections within the Utilities Department as well as other city departments regulatory agencies and other jurisdictions.

Minimum education experience and licensure

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field; and
• Five (5) years of experience designing of municipal water sanitary sewer storm drainage and open stream projects preferred;
• Washington State Professional Civil Engineering license required. A Professional Civil Engineering License in another jurisdiction will be accepted if an application for a Washington State Professional Civil Engineering license by comity is submitted to the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors (BRPELS) by the date of hire.
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Washington State drivers license within 6-months of hire.

• Proven project management experience delivering on-time on-budget municipal utility capital projects.
• Thorough understanding of the requirements for and successful experience obtaining environmental and other types of permits.
• Thorough knowledge of city state and federal policies laws and regulations affecting Utilities Engineering Division work.
• Ability to organize analyze interpret and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills including public speaking ability ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers co-workers consultants contractors and the general public both orally and in writing.
• Experience developing designing and managing complex and politically sensitive capital projects.
• Experience with computer software applications including word processing databases spreadsheets project management and Bluebeam Revu or similar software.
• Proven ability to independently plan schedule organize and complete multiple projects within established deadlines and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with peers in a team environment.
• Able to problem-solve and resolve conflicts with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Able to work evenings and weekends as required.

FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKING

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period. Remote work for this position is subject to the 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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