Civil Engineer

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The City of Keene's Public Works Department is looking for an individual to join their Engineering Division as a Civil Engineer! This position performs planning project development design cost estimation permitting layout work and budget monitoring for environmental stormwater water sewer street and other City projects and programs! Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manages coordinates and oversees the work of outside engineering consultants and surveyors and reviews and implements the engineering recommendations prepared by outside consultants for various infrastructure systems.
• Develops manages and monitors long-term Public Infrastructure improvement plans schedules and budgets.
• Designs project plans prepares cost estimates specifications and contract documents for a variety of public infrastructure projects including but not limited to water distribution sewer collections and drainage systems roads bridges structures dams trails and parks and other City projects and programs.
• Plans and conducts robust community engagement using a variety of formats and media including public presentations individual meetings social media public opinion polls and newspaper and radio interviews.
• Performs inspections on City projects and Planning Board site plans for compliance with City standards.

Note:

This position is subject to standby duty and call-back during non-regular working hours weekends and holidays. During the construction season and emergency response events this position is subject to longer working hours. Public meetings presentations and City Council meetings as needed are scheduled outside of regular working hours. Requirements include but are not limited to:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering plus 3-5 years of professional civil engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering examination is required and the Professional Engineer's License in the State of NH is desired!
• Proficiency in using computer-aided design (AutoCAD Civil 3D) as well as various engineering software applications such as ArcGIS HydroCAD WaterCAD and SewerCAD.

Salary and Benefits include:
• This full-time position offers a salary range of $73198- $91218 annually. Are you used to spending a considerable amount of money on insurance? YOU WON'T HERE! The City of Keene offers low deductible/low-cost health insurance low-cost dental insurance and other benefits such as life disability defined benefit retirement paid time off including vacation days personal days and sick days and more!

Please upload your resume and cover letter before submitting your application. Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email. This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Job Description:

Civil  THE CITY OF KEENE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Manage; coordinate; and oversee the work of outside engineering consultants and surveyors.

* Review and implement the engineering recommendations prepared by outside consultants for various infrastructure systems.

* Assist in the development and monitoring of long-term Public Infrastructure improvement plans; schedules; and budgets.

* Manage and administer projects funded through a variety of federal and state grant programs; including coordination between City departments and outside funding agencies.

* Responsible for the preparation of design; cost estimates; specifications; and contract documents for a variety of public infrastructure projects including; but not limited to; water and sewer mains; drainage systems; roads; and small pre-fabricated bridges.

* Conduct field inspections of public works construction projects.

* Responsible for the administration of construction contracts including; but not limited to; public relations; review of financial documents; tracking of schedules; preparation of change orders; and coordination with outside agencies and other City Departments.

* Prepare reports and recommendations on current and…