Senior Engineer

Job Overview

Senior Engineer – Department: DPW - Engineering. Employment Status: UFCW, Non-Exempt;
Full‑Time (40 Hours). Salary:
Grade A12, Step 01 – $30.49/Hour to $39.37/Hour.

Schedule:

Mon‑Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Certifications/Licenses

Required:

Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License.

• Perform professional engineering and administrative duties.
• Manage citywide infrastructure construction programs, coordinating with contractors, developers, city/state/federal departments, and private utilities.
• Determine if construction workmanship is within specification tolerance by inspecting contract plans and specifications for projects such as highways, buildings, sewers, and drains.
• Design in‑house projects for highways, site‑work, utilities, and other infrastructure improvements, producing plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with sound engineering principles and city/state standards.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline – required – with at least three years of progressive responsibility in public works operation, construction, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Science and at least five years of experience in engineering and design of roads and stormwater systems (may be considered).
• Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License.
• Strong writing skills.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, elementary algebra, and plane geometry.
• Knowledge of intermediate to advanced engineering field surveying principles.
• Knowledge of equipment used in engineering field surveying.
• Advanced knowledge of terminology, symbols, codes, and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering.
• Ability to code and arrange data according to given order or procedure.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical literature, laws, regulations, pamphlets, blueprints, plot plans, topographic maps, etc.
• Ability to use appropriate formulae for determining exact locations and measurements.
• Ability to interpret and apply written instructions.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Knowledge of public bidding rules; preparation of bid packages including product specifications and bid review.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydro
  
  CAD, GIS, Permit Eyes, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of metal detectors, measuring tape, survey equipment, and drafting equipment and techniques.

• Recurring sick time.
• Vacation.
• Thirteen holidays per year.
• Retirement plan.