Transportation Review Engineer

Job Summary

The Transportation Department is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join the Transportation Development Review team. The role involves reviewing proposed commercial and residential development for traffic impacts and compliance with transportation standards, conducting engineering analysis, and participating in departmental leadership through action teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review engineering plans for compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Review traffic analysis prepared by consultants.
• Prepare letters, memos, and reports addressing site design and traffic impact issues; provide recommendations for developer conditions.
• Conduct engineering analysis to identify areas of concern.
• Collaborate with staff to resolve project issues as part of interdepartmental teams.
• Provide excellent customer service to City residents and businesses.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with codes, standards, specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Advise staff and developer representatives on acceptable design alternatives and solutions; work with developers on plan design changes.
• Manage a complex workload with competing schedules and deadlines.
• Develop mitigating measures to impose as conditions for projects with unmitigated impacts.
• Represent the Transportation Department at the Permit Center and answer general and technical transportation questions from the public.
• Use city permit tracking and time‑keeping systems to maintain accurate project records.
• Attend evening meetings and public hearings to present information or recommendations related to development applications.
• Represent the City in various public forums.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field (Professional Engineer license may substitute for a degree).
• Two years of experience performing engineering work, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods applicable to a municipal setting.
• Understanding of City policies, laws, and regulations affecting development review activities.
• Experience conducting and reviewing complex traffic analysis of development proposals.
• Experience reviewing civil engineering design plans to ensure constructability and compliance with standards.
• Ability to conduct engineering research and compile comprehensive reports.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present technical information to the general public in a non‑technical manner.
• Ability to apply sound engineering judgment under stressful situations and make decisions.
• Capability to manage politically sensitive issues and situations, including testifying at hearings.
• Familiarity with the SEPA process.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to independently plan, schedule, organize, and complete multiple projects within established deadlines.
• Problem‑solving, conflict‑resolution, and team‑building abilities.

Physical Demands

The position requires walking, talking, hearing, and using hands to handle objects, tools, or controls. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception. Employees may need to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 25 pounds. The work environment is moderately quiet in the office and moderately loud in the field.

Flexible/Hybrid Working

A hybrid work schedule is available after an orientation period. Remote work is subject to departmental operational needs and will be discussed with candidates; full‑time remote work is not an option. Employees must reside in Washington State and be within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

Schedule

This is a full‑time, exempt, non‑union position.

Hiring Process

Candidates are evaluated solely on the information provided in the online application; resumes and cover letters are not accepted during the initial screening. The City anonymizes applications by redacting personal identifiers. Applicants advancing to later stages may be asked to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.