Utilities Construction Engineer

City of Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue (WA)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

City of Bellevue is seeking an engineering professional to support construction management for water, wastewater, and stormwater projects within the Utilities Engineering Division. You will help renew critical infrastructure and contribute to the Capital Investment Plan.

You will interpret plans and specifications, manage submittals, RFIs, and change orders, and collaborate with inspectors, engineers, project managers, and maintenance staff to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management.
Two or more years of related professional experience in engineering or construction.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
Prior design or inspection experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret plans and specifications, assess proposed deviations, and quantify schedule and budget impacts.
Manage contract submittals, RFIs, and change orders, coordinating responses and tracking timelines.
Support analysis of change orders and claims with the Construction Manager, Inspection Supervisor, and legal advisors.
Facilitate resolutions when site conditions differ from plans so work can proceed without delays.
Coordinate meetings among contractors, inspectors, consultants, City staff, utilities, agencies, and property owners.

Skills

Read drawings

Communicate clearly

Civil engineering principles

Collaboration

Two+ years of related experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Autodesk Build

Bluebeam

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

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

About the role

Help renew and modernize essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that serves our community. Bellevue Utilities manages $3.5B in assets and more than 1,500 miles of pipelines, with a long-range program to invest approximately $2.4B in renewal and replacement. You will contribute directly to projects delivered through our Capital Investment Plan.

Why Bellevue Utilities

Impact at scale. Annual construction budgets typically total $25M to $35M across lines of business and growing.

Learn by doing. Collaborate with inspectors, engineers, project managers, and maintenance staff on pump stations, reservoirs, culverts, pipelines, and rehabilitation projects.

Modern tools. Work in Autodesk Build, Bluebeam, and SharePoint with organized contract documentation.

Growth and mentoring. You will work alongside experienced inspectors and engineers for hands‑on mentoring, structured onboarding, and clear development paths to project and construction management roles within the Utilities Engineering Division.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Construction management and contract administration

Interpret plans and specifications, assess proposed deviations, and quantify schedule and budget impacts.

Manage contract submittals, RFIs, and change orders, coordinating responses and tracking timelines. Refers complex submittals and RFI’s to Project Manager and Engineer of Record.

Support analysis of change orders and claims with the Construction Manager, Inspection Supervisor, and legal advisors.

Field and stakeholder collaboration

Facilitate resolutions when site conditions differ from plans so work can proceed without delays.

Coordinate meetings among contractors, inspectors, consultants, City staff, utilities, agencies, and property owners.

Investigate and resolve citizen concerns and prepare required environmental reports.

Tools and documentation

Set up projects in Autodesk Build and maintain Risk Register, RFI, Change Order, and Issues logs.

Prepare notices such as Contract Duration and Substantial Completion and maintain project documentation on SharePoint.

Standards and continuous improvement

Review plans and specifications for compliance with standards and good construction practices.

Recommend improvements to codes, standards, procedures, and templates.

Supervision Received and Exercised

This position reports to the Construction Services Manager and works independently to resolve most problems while informing the manager of unusual or controversial problems that require assistance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management.

Two or more years of related professional experience in engineering or construction.

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Prior design or inspection experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Apply civil engineering principles and construction methods for public works utility systems.

Read and interpret complex drawings, permits, and specifications and communicate clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Perform quantity computations, support payment verification, and understand basic surveying and layout.

Possess strong and effective written and oral communication skills in both technical and non-technical manners.

Knowledge of environmental requirements and regulations relating to the construction of water, wastewater and stormwater systems.

Learn and use Autodesk Build, Bluebeam, SharePoint, and MS Office efficiently.

Collaborate and solve problems with contractors, property owners, agencies, and City teams.

Possess a high level of discipline and integrity and strong customer service skills.

Supplemental Information

Work environment and schedule

Office setting about 90 to 95 percent, field work about 5 to 10 percent. Typical hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Selection process

Application materials will be reviewed for job-related qualifications. Selected candidates will be invited to panel interviews and references will be checked.

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.

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 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov . 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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