Utilities Construction Engineer

City of Bellevue • Bellevue, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Annual construction budgets typically total $25M to $35M across lines of business and growing. Collaborate with inspectors, engineers, project managers, and maintenance staff on pump stations, reservoirs, culverts, pipelines, and rehabilitation projects. Work in Autodesk Build, Bluebeam, and SharePoint with organized contract documentation. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Two or more years of related professional experience in engineering or construction.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 submittents, 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.
• Investigate and resolve citizen concerns and prepare required environmental reports.
• 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.
• Review plans and specifications for compliance with standards and good construction practices.
• Recommend improvements to codes, standards, procedures, and templates.

Benefits

• New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
• 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.
• 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.
• Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level