Assistant City Engineer

City of Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works / Engineering is seeking an Assistant City Engineer. This is a professional engineering and administrative role responsible for overseeing citywide infrastructure construction programs, coordinating with contractors, developers, and public agencies, and leading design efforts for roads and utilities.

Required qualifications include a Civil Engineering degree, at least five years of supervisory experience, a MA Class D Driver's License, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in civil engineering or related field.
• MA Class D Driver's License required.
• Knowledge of public bidding procedures, bid packages, and bid review.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, GIS, Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical literature, plans, and maps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of citywide infrastructure construction programs and coordinate with contractors, developers, and City/State/Federal departments.
• Lead design of in-house projects for roads, site work, utilities, and infrastructure improvements with plans, specs and cost estimates.
• Ensure construction work complies with specifications and contract plans; oversee field surveying and related engineering tasks.
• Provide supervision and administrative leadership within the Engineering Department.

Skills

Engineering surveying

Project coordination

Field supervision

Reading blueprints

OSHA knowledge

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering (alternative)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

GIS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Assistant City Engineer Department: DPW - Engineering Employment Status

UFCW Admin, Non-Exempt, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) Salary: Grade A14, Step 01, $34.37/Hour - $43.23/Hour Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM

Certifications/Licenses Required

MA Class D Driver's License SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works / Engineering Department is hiring an Assistant City Engineer. This is a professional engineering and administrative position. This position requires strong Engineering skills and personnel management in the office and in the field. The Assistant City Engineer assists the City Engineer with department operations and is responsible for overseeing the management of citywide infrastructure construction programs, consisting of coordinating efforts with contractors, developers, City / State / Federal Departments, public and private utilities, and ensuring construction efforts are within specification tolerances and contract plans. This position takes the lead on the design of in-house projects for roads, site work, utilities, and various other infrastructure improvement projects, complete with plans, specifications, and cost estimates, following sound engineering principles and practices as well as conformance with City and State standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline. - Required
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience in the field of civil engineering, construction, or a closely related field. - Required
• Special consideration may be given for experience in public works operation. Candidate with an Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in engineering and design of roads and stormwater systems may be considered.
• MA Class D Driver's License - Required
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, elementary algebra, and plane geometry.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of intermediate to advanced engineering field surveying.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment used in engineering field surveying.
• Advanced knowledge of terminology, symbols, codes, and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering work.
• Ability to code and arrange data according to a given order or procedure.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical literature, laws, rules, regulations, descriptions, construction plans, blueprints, plot plans, topographic maps, etc., related to Civil Engineering.
• Ability to use appropriate formulae in determining exact locations and measurements (lines, grades, areas, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and apply written instructions.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pertinent Federal and State regulations.
• Knowledge of public bidding procedures, preparation of bid packages, and bid review.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, GIS, Microsoft Word, and Excel software.
• Knowledge of metal detectors, measuring tape, survey equipment, and various drafting equipment and techniques.