Job Details

Salary : $130,041.13 - $179,444.00 Annually
Location : Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Regular
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00011
Department: Utilities
Division: UT Engineering DesignSvcs
Opening Date: 01/30/2026
Closing Date: 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NONAFF

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.
Job Summary
Bellevue Utilities provides high quality, essential drinking water, wastewater, and storm and surface water services that over 145,000 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.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest, achieving the community vision and providing our customers fiscal stewardship. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability, and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world and our we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion for the community that we serve as well as within our City organization. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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 driver's 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.

Qualifications

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 driver's license within 6-months of hire.

Competencies

• 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.

Supplemental Information
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 department's 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 check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll 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. You'll 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. It's 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 425-###-#### 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.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:
Medical
Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).
Dental
Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.
Vision
Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employee's Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:
More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the City's non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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Your responses in this section will be used to review your application and determine your eligibility for this position. The experience listed here MUST match the employment history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, please go back and update your application before submitting, as any discrepancies may result in removal from consideration. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above". We do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application. Do you understand and agree to these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed in civil engineering or a related field? (auto-screen)

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

03

How many years of relevant experience in planning, designing, managing, and delivering complex civil engineering projects do you have? (auto-screen)

• Less than 1 years of experience
• 1-3 years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 5-7 years of experience
• More than 7 years of experience

04

Do you have a PE license?

• Yes
• No

05

Is your PE license in Washington state?

• Yes
• No

06

If your PE license is in a state different from Washington, do you have the ability to obtain licensure in Washington within one year of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

The City of Bellevue is a hybrid workplace. This is a Washington State job, and candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of City Hall and be onsite in Bellevue at least 2 day(s) per week.

• Yes, I am interested in hybrid schedule and available to be onsite 2 or more days per week.
• No, I am interested in fully remote position.

08

Are you able to work evenings and weekends occasionally to support project and public involvement needs?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have experience serving as a project manager or project lead for municipal capital improvement projects?

• Yes
• No

10

Which types of utility projects have you directly designed or managed? (Select the best answer)

• One utility type (water or sewer or stormwater)
• Two utility types
• Three or more utility types (water, wastewater, stormwater, stream restoration)

11

What best describes your experience preparing or overseeing engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates?

• Assisted senior staff only
• Independently prepared plans for moderately complex projects
• Led consultant teams on complex capital projects
• Served as technical authority on multiple complex projects

12

Have you led or significantly supported public involvement efforts for infrastructure projects?

• No experience
• Supported public outreach
• Led public involvement components
• Led high-profile or controversial projects

13

Which of the following software tools have you used regularly? (Select the best answer)

• Basic office software only
• Office + project management tools
• Office + PM tools + Bluebeam (or similar)
• Advanced PM, cost tracking, and plan review tools

14

As a Project Manager, please provide a description of what you would do while monitoring and controlling a project.
15

How have you led and facilitated a matrixed team?
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What interests you about this position and type of work?
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What are you looking for in a job or from an employer?
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