Associate Engineer I Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $95,085.08 - $120,903.32 Annually
Location : City Hall: 18415 101st Ave. NE, Bothell, WA
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00272
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering - CIP
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
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 Associate Engineer, who will play a vital role in supporting the planning, delivery, and oversight of civil engineering and public works projects. This position performs field inspections, maintains project documentation, applies engineering standards and regulations, and works collaboratively to identify and resolve project, operational, and contractual issues. Apply now!
Recruitment information:

• The first round of applications will be reviewed on September 17th at 5:00 pm.
• Default schedule will be the following: 5/8's with a start time between 7:00 am - 8:30 am
• Note: This position will be fully onsite for the first six - twelve months, after which eligibility for a hybrid work schedule may be considered.

What will you do in this position?

• Maintain accurate project records and documentation in accordance with established records management practices.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve operational, procedural, and contractual issues that arise during project delivery.
• Apply applicable federal and state codes, regulations, AASHTO standards, and WSDOT standards, protocols, specifications, and guidelines to civil engineering and public works projects.
• Conduct field inspections of public works construction projects to monitor progress, verify compliance with plans and specifications, and identify potential issues or deficiencies.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally across a variety of settings.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across departments and disciplines.
• Quickly identify challenges and apply logical, evidence-based approaches to resolve them.
• Collaborate across teams to uphold quality and pursue continuous improvement.
• Uphold high standards of service in support of organizational and community goals.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, .
About City of Bothell:

• 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.
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• Learn more about the City of Bothell's Public Works Department !

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community.
The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to hrhelpdesk@bothellwa.gov.
To learn more about the City of Bothell's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.
Why Bothell? Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to "think outside the box". We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.
We offer ample time off, including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. AFSCME employees with approved second-language proficiency will receive a 2% pay premium throughout their employment. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.
For a general listing of City of Bothell's benefits, click on the following link
01
Please indicate how many years of civil engineering experience you have.

• No experience
• Less than 1 years experience
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years

02
Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• I have a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• I have a valid Driver's License from another state.
• I do not have a valid Driver's License.

03
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
04
Do you have project management experience?

• Yes
• No

05
What best describes your experience with project management?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years of experience
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• More than 5 years of experience

06
Do you have construction management experience?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you have experiences working in Public Works?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) Certification?

• I have a PE.
• I have an EIT.
• I have both PE and EIT
• I have neither a PE or EIT.

09
I certify that all statements above are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements will be sufficient cause for removal from the hiring process and/or termination.

• Yes
• No

Required Question