Engineering Specialist

Duties Include but are Not Limited to:

• Assisting the Town Engineer in planning, designing and preparing bid packages and specifications for public works projects; analyzing design proposals and preparing cost estimates. May assist with field survey, septic system plan review and inspections for regulation compliance.
• Assisting the Town Engineer in reviewing subdivision and development submissions for compliance with Planning Board, Board of Health and Board of Appeals rules and regulations.
• Providing recommendations for hardware and software standards, coordinating GIS and permitting software and GPS hardware acquisition, installation and use. Assisting in the preparation of proposals for the purchase of permitting, GIS software and professional services, and GPS and engineering hardware.
• For the GIS-oriented position:
  Maintaining awareness of GIS and GPS trends and technologies to ensure the Town utilizes modern, efficient, and effective solutions; monitoring, maintaining, expanding and updating the GIS database and software and overseeing related technical support.
• For the septic/wastewater-oriented position:
  Assisting the public with septic system design and installation, plot plans, and zoning and subdivision plans; providing engineering information and general assistance over the counter or via telephone inquiries.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, GIS, Geography, or a related field. Municipal experience preferred. Knowledge of construction practices, CAD, and GIS software desirable. CORI check and mandatory drug testing upon hire.

$69,977, increasing to $71,552 on July 1 2025, with generous benefits (health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts and retirement plans). Employee will earn a stipend for attaining septic inspector and soil evaluator licenses.

Apply online at  (preferred) or send a cover letter and resume to:
Town Administrator’s Office, Sharon Town Offices, 90 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067. Applications received by March 28 2025 will receive first consideration. Positions will remain open until filled.

The Town of Sharon is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.