Senior Engineer

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Employment Status: UFCW Admin Union, Non-Exempt;
Full-Time (
40 Hours/Week
)

Schedule :
Mon-Fri – 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Certifications/Licenses

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline with three (3) years’ experience and progressive responsibility in public works operation, construction, engineering, or a closely related field, Minimum of Associates Degree in Science and a minimum of (5) years’ experience in engineering and design of roads and Stormwater systems may be considered, MA Class D Driver’s License

The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Works – Engineering Division is hiring a Senior Engineer. This is a professional engineering and administrative position. This position requires strong Engineering skills and personnel management in the office as well as in the field. The Senior Engineer is responsible for managing citywide: infrastructure construction programs consisting of coordinating efforts with contractors, developers, City /State/Federal Departments, and private utilities;

determines if construction workmanship is within specification's tolerance by inspecting contract plans and specifications on construction projects such as highways, buildings, sewers, and drains, designs in-house projects for highways, site-work, utilities, and
-various other infrastructure improvements complete with plans, specifications, and cost estimate, all in accordance with sound engineering principals and practice within City and State standards.

• Plan, organize, and direct staff on "field operations" necessary for "in-house" construction projects.
• Prepares contract documents for in-house projects.
• Performs calculations for highway geometry, pavement design and drainage systems
• Determines feasibility of proposed designs through site inspection, discussions, and review of available data.
• Develops and implements traffic control plans in support of highway construction and maintenance projects.
• Calculates unit costs for estimates and payment for related construction projects.
• Organizes data for payment and generates financial reports for the Department of Public Works, other City departments, and elected officials regarding completed construction projects.
• Reads and interprets plans, maps, and charts, and draws sketches for preliminary construction plans.
• Computes and plots the major phases of a field survey including the balancing of closed traverses and level circuits, reconciling them with the baselines, layouts, and level datum, and checks the calculations and drafting of others.
• Operates and maintains computerized survey equipment, sets grade stakes, records and compiles engineering data.
• Determines right-of-way through research and on-site assessment
• Utilizes: field data to finish CADD drawings using current state-of-the-art software and technology.
• Provides technical support and training in the proper techniques of computer-aided design and general computer procedures for office personnel.
• Instructs and demonstrates the correct performance of tasks and responsibilities, and performs related work as required.
• Review, for the City Engineers approval, "Preliminary Sub-Division:
  Plans", "Definitive Sub-Division Plans" and Building Permits submitted to the City of Chicopee.
• Coordinate construction projects with the appropriate State agencies and/or private contractors hired by the city to perform construction services.
• Responsible for updating the Chicopee Engineering Department "Material Specifications and Construction Standards" for incorporate changes to meet state and federal standards and to reflect currently accepted engineering practices and construction methods.
• Responsible for preparation of bid specifications for materials used by DPW.
• Performs all related duties as directed by the Superintendent of Public Works, City Engineer, and/or other supervising authority
• Abides by City of Chicopee Health and Safety…