NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Engineer II - Development
City of Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$111K/yr - $134K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Bellingham is seeking an Engineer II - Development to manage private development projects within the Public Works Engineering department. The role involves performing professional-level engineering work, including project review, management, and coordination of construction projects related to water distribution, sewer collection, and stormwater management.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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Responsibilities
Manages assigned private development projects and related activities. Includes plan review and coordination, contract and permit preparation and management, construction over-sight, recommending and approving materials, approving schedules, resolving problems, negotiating change orders, monitoring construction progress, maintaining records of contracts and projects in progress, performing on-site inspections, and approving final acceptance of projects
Coordinates, monitors, evaluates, and organizes the performance of and assigns work to professional and technical staff and other support personnel assigned either through special projects or extra work assignments
Analyzes existing water, stormwater, street, and wastewater systems; develops, organizes, and maintains system computer models; prepares and develops plans for system replacement and upgrading; prepares feasibility studies, technical reports and engineering alternatives for capital improvements; calculates fire flow estimates and water demands, sewer flows and capacities; develops guidelines and standards; plans future improvements to provide capacity for growth and expansion of the City
Coordinates the City’s Utility Service Zone Extension Program: completes feasibility studies; arranges necessary meetings; oversees the application process, coordinates City policy changes with various City departments, local governmental agencies and the general public; makes formal presentations to City Council
Manages the City’s Latecomer Program: assures compliance with adopted City ordinances: makes recommendations to the Director of Public Works on changes to the program; conducts an annual review of the fiscal elements of the program; formulates conclusions and makes recommendations for adjustments to fees and/or fee structures
Participates in the initial planning of proposed projects and plans including preparation of requests for proposals. Prepares and monitors the preparation of project reports, comprehensive plans, designs, plans, drawings, specifications, estimates, spreadsheets, and graphic presentation materials for public works construction projects and plans. Includes collecting, gathering, and interpreting engineering data for more complex engineering projects. Solicits requests for proposals for consulting services and manages and monitors consultant contracts. Conducts studies and coordinates surveys for design and construction of public works projects. Prepares applications and obtains regulatory permits
Represents the Department on issues related to water, wastewater, storm water, and streets; provides information; prepares inter-local agreements and communicates with a variety of City departments, state and local agencies and local governments to resolve issues and deal with regulatory compliance and concerns
Responds to inquiries, complaints, or requests for information from other departments, agencies and the general public; provides information and resolves concerns regarding City requirements and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
Two (2) years of experience as a professional engineer (PE) required
Professional Engineer's license at time of hire required. Must obtain WA State PE License within 6 months of hire
Valid Washington State driver's license and good driving record. Applicant must submit a three-year driving record prior to hire
Adaptability and flexibility to accept schedule changes as necessary, and willingness to accept 'call out' status for emergency situations
Employment contingent upon passing a criminal conviction and local background check
Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire
Benefits
10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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