Engineering Technician

Position Description

The City of Bothell is hiring an Engineering Technician to support Public Works projects, including transportation, Capital Improvement Plan, and construction. This role assists with design, GIS/AutoCAD work, cost estimates, field data collection, and project documentation to support the delivery of civil engineering projects.

Recruitment information:

• The first round of applications will be reviewed on Monday, June 8th, 2026
• Default schedule will be the following: 5/8s or 9/80s
• Note: This position will be fully onsite for the first six months, after which eligibility for a hybrid work schedule may be considered.

What will you do in this position?

• Provide technical support to Public Works engineering programs, including transportation planning, the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and construction projects; performs assigned duties within the scope of authority, training, and area of responsibility, with duties varying by assignment.
• Assist engineering staff in preparing designs, graphics, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documentation for Public Works projects.
• Conduct research, analysis, and reviews of plans, reports, specifications, proposals, and estimates to support project development and ensure quality standards are met.
• Support planning, design, coordination, and inspection of CIP, transportation, utility, and other civil engineering projects; exchanges technical information with regional agencies, businesses, and external partners.
• Assist in developing technical drawings, maps, and GIS data using established GIS and AutoCAD systems; collects, verifies, and performs quality control on spatial data.
• Participate in field data collection activities, including traffic studies and site inspections, to verify conditions and ensure compliance with City standards.
• Specific projects:
• Citizen Action Request Investigations (CARS)
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Traffic Signal System Operations
• Traffic Data Collection
• Streetlight Management Program
• Pavement Marking Striping, Signing and Channelization
• Asset Replacement Management Program
• Traffic Calming Program
• School Flashing Beacon Program
• Guardrail Program
• Parking Permits Program
• Assists with special projects as needed

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Learn and adapt to new tools and systems with ease to support work efficiency.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally across a variety of settings.
• Quickly identify challenges and apply logical, evidence-based approaches to resolve them.
• Strengthen internal and external partnerships to enhance collective success.
• Remain open to diverse perspectives and embrace equitable approaches.
• Support sustainability and long-term value in decision-making.

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.
• Learn more about the City's Organizational Values and the Bothell's City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities.
• Learn more about the City of Bothell's Public Works Department here and the Transportation division here!

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.