Utilities Construction Engineer
Job Location:
Bellevue, WA - USA
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Job Summary
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 1500 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
Field and stakeholder collaboration- 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 RFIs to Project Manager and Engineer of Record.
- Support analysis of change orders and claims with the Construction Manager Inspection Supervisor and legal advisors.
Tools and documentation- 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.
Standards and continuous improvement- 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.
Supervision Received and Exercised- Review plans and specifications for compliance with standards and good construction practices.
- Recommend improvements to codes standards procedures and templates.
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
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Bachelors 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.
- 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 processApplication 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 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.The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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