Development Review Engineer / Senior Development Review Engineer

Position Summary

Oversees and performs review of development projects. Creates, updates and maintains engineering and construction standards and policies for development. Collaborates with the public and consulting engineers. Responds to requests for information in a timely manner. Ensures that requirements identified during land division are implemented during construction. Provides technical support for inspectors. Reviews complex plans and specifications requiring the application of advanced engineering knowledge. Reviews development design calculations and computer analysis. Maintains electronic file inventories. Reviews building permit applications for compliance with City codes and standards. Reviews annexation requests and addresses infrastructure issues with appropriate personnel. Prepares and/or reviews legal descriptions and maps for proposed annexations. Monitors contractor and consultant work and administers contracts. Coordinates and collaborates with internal and external customers.

Qualification Requirements

   Development Review Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Four (4) years of relevant professional Civil Engineering experience including project design and construction management.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer. Must obtain registration as a Professional Engineer in WA State within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Must possess a valid and active driver license and maintain throughout employment.

   Development Review Engineer – Senior

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Seven (7) years of relevant professional Civil Engineering experience including project design and construction management.
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer. Must obtain registration as a Professional Engineer in WA State within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Must possess a valid and active driver license and maintain throughout employment.

City of Wenatchee Government

The City of Wenatchee is a full-service City employing 180 employees. In addition to Public Works, other departments include Police, Community Development, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Finance, Human Resources and Information Services. The City operates under a Strong Mayor form of government with seven council members. Active boards and commissions advise the City Council with governance.

The Community

The City of Wenatchee is home to 34,741 people with 116,178 living in the greater Wenatchee area. Located in a beautiful valley at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers and on the east slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range, the city enjoys abundant sunshine with four distinct seasons. The average rainfall is a mere 10 inches per year making the region a focal point of Washington State for outdoor recreation. Wenatchee is the largest city in rural North Central Washington and thus provides a small-town atmosphere with big city amenities striking a great balance between rural and urban qualities of life.

A Comprehensive View of our Region

Find out more about the City at www.wenatcheewa.gov.

Some of the tourism highlights of the region can be viewed at https://www.visitchelancounty.com/ and Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.wenatchee.org).

Must See:

 “We Are Wenatchee Part I” https://vimeo.com/88411706

“We Are Wenatchee Part II” https://vimeo.com/121429638

“We Are Wenatchee Part III” https://vimeo.com/208608170

Our historic downtown is a nationally recognized Main Street with an active downtown association https://wendowntown.org/.

How to Apply

Please go to www.wenatcheewa.gov /Job Opportunities, to view the Job Description including qualification requirements and download application materials. Click Here for quick access to job information. The following constitutes a complete application package:

1. Letter of Interest/Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Application for Employment
4. Supplemental Application.

Complete application packages may be emailed (HR@WenatcheeWA.Gov) or mailed (City of Wenatchee Human Resources Department, PO Box 519, Wenatchee, WA 98807-0519).

Applications Reviewed Upon Receipt