City of Bellingham
Michael L. Wilson is an accomplished civil engineer with extensive experience in public works and engineering project management. Currently serving as the Assistant Director of Public Works-Engineering/City Engineer for the City of Bellingham since November 2023, Michael previously held the position of Project Manager at CRS Engineers from March 2018 to November 2023, focusing on various projects including drinking water and flood control. Prior to that, Michael was the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy, overseeing significant capital improvement projects and annual water supply delivery for a large population. Additional experience includes roles as Assistant General Manager at Sandy City, where Michael managed various engineering operations and coordinated project developments, as well as a Junior Civil Engineer at Caltrans. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Utah State University, earned between 1984 and 1988.
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City of Bellingham
Join the City of Bellingham, where throughout our organization talented, dedicated employees are delivering quality public services and stepping up every day to address the opportunities and challenges of our growing community. Together with our active, engaged residents, we're doing the important work of building a sustainable, equitable and thriving city. Bellingham is located in the northwest corner of the United States, with the Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands to the west, snowcapped Mount Baker and the Cascade Mountains to the east, and the area surrounding the city dotted with lakes, rivers, forests and farms. Bellingham is 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, Canada, with a city population of over 93,000 and the city limits encompassing 30.1 square miles. A majestic setting, extensive recreation and cultural opportunities, comprehensive local government services, an active non-profit sector, strong business community, excellent K-12 schools, local options for quality higher education, and robust local and regional economies contribute to making Bellingham one of the best places in the country to live, work, play and learn. Our employees play a vital role in our community. We employ nearly 1,000 people in 15 departments, many represented by collective bargaining units and a civil service system. From seasonal workers to full-time positions, we offer a wide range of employment opportunities for all skills, interests and backgrounds. Available positions are posted continuously at cob.org/jobs Learn more about the City of Bellingham via our website, news releases, newsletters, and BTV – our television station, all available through cob.org