Development Review Engineer, Senior

City of Bothell; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bothell seeks a Senior Development Review Engineer to review development projects, provide technical guidance, and coordinate with developers, inspectors, and the community. The role ensures projects meet City standards, codes, and policies while supporting effective delivery and positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will engage in pre-application meetings, review proposals, and oversee inspections, with onsite work for the initial period and potential hybrid scheduling later.

Qualifications

• Review engineering plans, calculations, reports for land development, residential, and ROW projects.
• Respond to public and development inquiries; interpret standards, codes, and policies.
• Coordinate technical guidance to inspectors, maintenance staff, developers, engineers, architects, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Review development proposals and establish conditions of approval.
• Provide engineering guidance during pre-application meetings and coordinate activities.
• Oversee construction inspections, performance bonds, and final approvals.
• Represent the City at public hearings and communicate information.

Job description

Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/ or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

The City is looking for its next Development Review Engineer, Senior to review development projects, provide technical guidance, and coordinate with developers, contractors, inspectors, and the community. This position plays a key role in ensuring projects meet City standards, codes, and policies while supporting effective project delivery and positive community outcomes.

Recruitment information:

• The first round of applications will be reviewed on Friday, November 6th at 12:00 pm
• Default schedule will be the following: 9/80s or 5/8s
• Note: This position will be fully onsite for the first six - twelve months, after which eligibility for a hybrid work schedule may be considered.

What will you do in this position?

• Review engineering plans, calculations, reports, and other documents for land development, residential, and right-of-way projects.
• Respond to public and development-related inquiries and interprets engineering standards, codes, ordinances, and City policies.
• Coordinate and provide technical guidance to inspectors, maintenance staff, developers, engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Review development proposals, establishes conditions of approval, evaluates site conditions, and approves modifications to plans and calculations.
• Provide engineering guidance during pre-application meetings and coordinates project activities and issue resolution.
• Oversee construction inspections, performance bonds, and final project approvals.
• Represent the City at public hearings and communicates engineering and community development information.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Learn and adapt to new tools and systems with ease to support work efficiency.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally across a variety of settings.
• Promote positive relationships with the community and City staff while supporting City goals, policies, and priorities.
• Consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate honesty and transparency in all actions and communications.
• Uphold high standards of service in support of organizational and community goals.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here.

About City of Bothell:

• The City is comprised of 13.6 square miles within both King and Snohomish Counties and is home to 51,760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75,000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothell's increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
• Learn more about the City's Organizational Values and the Bothell's City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities.
• Learn more about the City of Bothell's Public Works Department here!

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to [e-mail].

To learn more about the City of Bothell's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell?

Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to think outside the box. We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We offer ample time off, including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. AFSCME employees with approved second-language proficiency will receive a 2% pay premium throughout their employment.Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.