Engineering Manager

The City of Bellingham Public Works Department, a municipal agency that serves neighborhoods, businesses and visitors, is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager. Public Works employees strive to provide efficient, quality services necessary to meet the demands of our growing, diverse community.

This position manages capital construction functions of the Public Works Engineering Division. It oversees or directly performs engineering and contract management on all City-funded public works street, water, sanitary sewer, storm, traffic and illumination projects, supervises capital project staff, and participates in the identification, analysis and resolution of system needs and long‑range planning.

The current full salary range for this position is $10,260/month - $12,472/month. Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the E‑Team Handbook and City policy.

Research has demonstrated that salary negotiation can further inequality due to bias across gender and race. To prevent negotiation bias, the City places new employees within the published salary range based on qualifications and professional experience as listed on the application material, in accordance with City policy. Candidates who exceed the minimum experience requirements shall be given credit for advanced step placement at the rate of one additional pay step for each two full years of directly related or equivalent professional experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have experience that is not directly or in a lower‑level position will be placed at step one in the salary range. For positions that require a bachelor’s degree, one additional step may be granted for applicants with a master’s degree in a related field when the master’s degree is not required to meet minimum qualifications.

The City’s HR Department regularly evaluates minimum qualifications to provide equitable employment opportunities.

For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures.

At the City of Bellingham, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life. Join our team and enjoy peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are well cared for. Here’s a closer look at the outstanding benefits that come with being part of our team. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.

• 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
• 12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
• 40 hours of sick leave upon hire + 8 hours 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 savings plan and 401(a) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE; accruals are pro‑rated if part‑time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

Closing Date/Time:
Tues. 1/20/26 8:30 AM Pacific Time