Capital Project Engineer:

Position Description

The City is looking for an effective, organized, and team oriented professional engineer to manage capital projects from design through construction and play a major role in the development of a thriving, diverse community.  

 What will this person do? 

• Manage the design, development, and completion of public works capital projects by working and collaborating with private consultants
• Manage construction projects including the design, construction, engineering, right-of-way, utilities, and roadway
• Develops project objectives, work scope, cost estimates, and schedules
• Review and facilitate the review of engineering design and analysis 

This is the journey-level classification in the Capital Project Engineer series. 

What does this person need to be successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• 2 years of civil engineering experience
• Washington State Professional Engineer license is desired
• Strong utility (water, sewer, and/or storm water) experience is a plus
• Quality focused and accountable
• Attentive active listening skills and an ability to communicate complex details plainly
• Ability to maintain perspective and remain objective when assessing information 

View full job description here 

Capital Project Engineer, Senior 

Position Description

The City is looking for an effective, organized, and team oriented professional engineer to manage capital projects from design through construction and play a major role in the development of a thriving, diverse community.  

 What will this person do? 

• Independently manage the design, development, and completion of public works capital projects by working and collaborating with private consultants
• Manage construction projects including the development and negotiation of contracts 
• Ensure that all aspects of multiple projects are on time and within budget
• Review and facilitate the review of engineering design and analysis  

This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Capital Project Engineer series. 
What does this person need to be successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• 5 years of civil engineering experience
• Washington State Professional Engineer license is desired
• Strong utility (water, sewer, and/or storm water) experience is a plus
• Quality focused and accountable
• Attentive active listening skills and an ability to communicate complex details plainly
• Ability to maintain perspective and remain objective when assessing information 

View full job description here 

 Recruitment process:
 Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
 

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community. 
The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.  Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives.   The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.     

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds.  We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.  

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to hrhelpdesk@bothellwa.gov.

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage. 

Why Bothell? 
Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to “think outside the box”.  We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.  

We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family.  We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension membership and deferred compensation for retirement.  Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate.  The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees, and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.