Civil Engineer

Education and Experience

Civil Engineer I

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university plus up to one (1) year of engineering experience, including internships. Public sector experience preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of modern civil engineering, particularly as applicable to municipal public works (e.g., roadways, sidewalks, storm drains, etc.).
• Proven knowledge of land development practices (e.g., site grading, drainage layout, traffic impacts, parking layout, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of GIS related software, hydrology and hydraulic design and analysis software, and of the latest computer aided design (CAD) software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations pertaining to construction activities, storm water management, land use, and health and safety.
• Demonstrated skill in designing DPW projects in accordance with accepted professional standards and Town requirements.
• Proven skill in effective oral and written communication and public presentations.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively to improve operations and provide quality customer service.
• Physical ability to safely negotiate construction sites in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Connecticut.

• Designs and prepares contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates for construction of capital improvement projects and general technical civil engineering projects and related work (e.g., roadways, sidewalks, storm sewers, traffic engineering, etc.).
• Inspects construction of DPW projects for compliance with engineering aspects of subdivision regulations, Town construction standards, and modern civil engineering practices. Prepares and reviews project payment requests.
• Reviews subdivision plans, site development plans, private development affecting public properties, and technical reports for compliance with the Town's Drainage Manual and Engineering Standards. Identifies corrective actions and confers with developers and consultants on plan changes.
• Reviews inspection reports for Town bridges and makes recommendations for maintenance and replacements.
• Supervises and performs field surveys as necessary to secure field data.
• Caries out traffic planning and engineering work including assisting with traffic surveys and studies. Coordinates traffic planning research and the tracking of current industry trends.
• Coordinates project budgets, payments and assists with annual capital and operating budgets preparation.
• Coordinates the technical review and management of consultants' work and services.
• Independently investigates and reports on residents' requests and inquiries to DPW.
• Supports DPW’s interactions with various community committees (e.g., neighborhood associations).
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Supports Town policies and philosophies.