Utilities Construction Engineer

Utilities Construction Engineer

Salary

$112,298.59 - $155,008.17 Annually

Location

Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Regular

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-00301

Department

Utilities

Division

UT Engineering ConstructionSvcs

Opening Date

09/18/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NONAFF

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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

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 resovle 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 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 check prior 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 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.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

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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 Citys 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 Employees 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 https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofbellevue

• 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 Citys non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) 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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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, you may edit your application before submitting. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

03

What was your area of Study:

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Construction Engineering
• Construction Technology
• Construction Management
• Other

04

How many years of engineering and/or construction management or drinking water, wastewater and/or stormwater systems experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• More than 4 years of experience

05

How much experience (on an aggregate full-time basis) do you have in engineering and/or managing construction of drinking water systems?

• Less than one (1) year
• More than one (1) year but not more than three (3) years
• More than three (3) years but less than five ( 5) years
• Five (5) or more years

06

How much experience (on an aggregate full-time basis) do you have in engineering and/or managing construction of wastewater systems?

• Less than one (1) year
• More than one (1) year but not more than three (3) years
• More than three (3) years but less than five ( 5) years
• Five (5) or more years

07

How much experience (on an aggregate full-time basis) do you have in engineering and/or managing construction of stormwater systems?

• Less than one (1) year
• More than one (1) year but not more than three (3) years
• More than three (3) years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) or more years

08

What certifications do you currently maintain (check all that apply):

• Washington State Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Washington State Professional Engineer (PE)
• Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• None of the above

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Is there any other engineering experience not outlined in your application that you would like us to be aware of?

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The City of Bellevue is a hybrid workplace. Staff 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.

Required Question

Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/