Development Review Engineer, Senior

Please note:

Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/ or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

The City is looking for its next Development Review Engineer, Senior to review development projects, provide technical guidance, and coordinate with developers, contractors, inspectors, and the community. This position plays a key role in ensuring projects meet City standards, codes, and policies while supporting effective project delivery and positive community outcomes.

• The first round of applications will be reviewed on Friday, November 6th at 12:00 pm
• Default schedule will be the following: 9/80s or 5/8s
• Note:
  
  This position will be fully onsite for the first six - twelve months, after which eligibility for a hybrid work schedule may be considered.

• Review engineering plans, calculations, reports, and other documents for land development, residential, and right-of-way projects.
• Respond to public and development-related inquiries and interprets engineering standards, codes, ordinances, and City policies.
• Coordinate and provide technical guidance to inspectors, maintenance staff, developers, engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Review development proposals, establishes conditions of approval, evaluates site conditions, and approves modifications to plans and calculations.
• Provide engineering guidance during pre-application meetings and coordinates project activities and issue resolution.
• Oversee construction inspections, performance bonds, and final project approvals.
• Represent the City at public hearings and communicates engineering and community development information.

• Learn and adapt to new tools and systems with ease to support work efficiency.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally across a variety of settings.
• Promote positive relationships with the community and City staff while supporting City goals, policies, and priorities.
• Consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Demonstrate honesty and transparency in all actions and communications.
• Uphold high standards of service in support of organizational and community goals.

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• The City is comprised of 13.6 square miles within both King and Snohomish Counties and is home to 51,760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75,000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothell's increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
• Learn more about the City's Organizational Values and the Bothell's City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities.
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