Salary : $92,431.19 - $127,597.54 Annually
Location : Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Regular
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00261
Department: Utilities
Division: UT Planning+DevSvcs DevSvcs
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NONAFF

The Development Review section of the Utilities Department is currently seeking a Utilities Review Professional to join our team. You will review residential and commercial projects for the applicable water, sewer, and storm drainage construction codes while providing exceptional customer service to building owners, occupants, contractors, and the general public. You'll be a part of a multi-department line of business that offers one-stop shopping for general information and the permits needed for development activity in Bellevue and the surrounding service areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage Utility Extension projects. Complex engineering review and design alternatives are provided to the developer.
• Serve as utility project manager for reviewing engineering, land use, and development applications; manages a multi-project workload to ensure timely and effective project review; acts as the liaison between developers, their design team, other Utility divisions and other City departments.
• Analyze technical requirements and legal documentation for development proposals regarding water, sewer, and storm drainage system designs.
• Interpret complex engineering design documents and computer analyses for reviews of water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure to ensure compliance with applicable City Codes and Standards, and State and Federal requirements.
• Responsible for calculation and collection of appropriate utility system connection charges (Latecomer Agreements, Direct Facilities Charges, Utility Permit fees and contracts) as an additional funding source for the Department.
• Coordinate Utilities Department requirements with other City and State Departments, agencies, and adjacent jurisdictions to identify project deficiencies and participate in intricate issue resolution.
• Represent the Utilities Department in public hearings, pre-project meetings, and other public forums.
• Responds to public inquiries concerning utility issues, engineering design layouts, and addresses potential costs and process requirements.

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and techniques in a municipal setting; and applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of City development process, land use, engineering standards, and building regulations.
• Ability to perform routine work completely, accurately, and consistently; ability to accurately record data and develop simple reports; ability to research policies and procedures and to respond to inquiries for information; ability to interpret guidelines.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; operate a motor vehicle to personally view key land areas applicable to assigned projects and/or that are subject to development proposals and ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments and customers.
• Knowledge of maintenance of software programs and databases used by the City and the Department for tracking and recording permit and development plan information.
• Knowledge in storm drainage design, low impact development (LID) techniques and principles, and best management practices (BMP's).
• Proficient in stormwater hydraulic modeling (Western Washington Hydrology Model - WWHM or MGS Flood).
• Thorough knowledge of established water, sewer, and drainage utility engineering principles, methods, and techniques related to professional disciplines; Knowledge of modern, fundamental scientific and civil engineering concepts, materials and techniques.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including public speaking ability, Ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical manner.
• Ability to independently plan, schedule, organize and complete multiple projects within established deadlines and budgets.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering or related field.
• Four or more years of professional related experience in engineering or plan review, land use policy and development process.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Supplemental Information
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 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.
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 check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:
Medical
Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).
Dental
Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.
Vision
Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employee's Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:
More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the City's non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, you may edit your application before submitting. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application. We need a complete answer to the questions asked below.

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering or a closely related field?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

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How many years of experience do you have conducting engineering reviews or performing plan review duties?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2-4 years of experience
• 4-7 year