Assistant Town Engineer

Town of Natick; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Medical and dental insurances

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Town of Natick is seeking an Assistant Town Engineer in the DPW to assist the Town Engineer in administrative and technical activities within the Engineering Division. This role supports major infrastructure projects and helps drive division goals.

Key duties include planning and directing field and office activities, reviewing designs for Natick infrastructure and MADOT projects, and issuing permits. A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an EIT certification are required, with a PE

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required with an Engineer-in-Training certification; Professional Engineer preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public works or roadway construction and maintenance.
• Combination of education, experience, and training may be considered to meet required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have and maintain a Class D Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Town Engineer by planning, organizing and directing field and office activities; develops policies, systems and procedures; conducts or oversees surveys, studies and GIS related to highways, sidewalks, bridges, water, wastewater and drainage assets.
• Supports engineering decisions, reviews plans and designs for Natick infrastructure, MADOT projects in Natick, and new development in Natick.
• Authorizes utility and street construction permits and enforces rules with developers, contractors, residents and other stakeholders.
• Writes specifications and performs cost estimates.
• Directs Engineering Division activities in the absence of the Town Engineer.
• Municipal permit management and Construction Inspection supervision.
• Collaborates with the Town Engineer on capital planning, infrastructure stewardship and related policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

EIT certification

Job description

The Town of Natick Department of Public Works (DPW) seeks an Assistant Town Engineer to assist the Town Engineer in the administrative and technical activities of the Engineering Division. The Assistant Town Engineer supports the Town Engineer with meeting division goals and helps to manage major infrastructure projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists the Town Engineer by planning, organizing and directing field and office activities; developing, recommending and implementing policies, systems and procedures; and conducting or overseeing surveys, studies and geographic information systems associated with the planning, design, location, construction, maintenance and repair of highways, sidewalks, bridges, water, wastewater and drainage systems, waterways, and other physical infrastructure assets
• Supports engineering decisions, provides direction, reviews plans and designs for Town infrastructure, MADOT projects in Natick, and new development in Natick.
• Authorizes utility and street construction permits, enforcement of rules and regulations with developers, contractors, residents, and other stakeholders
• Writes specifications and performs cost estimates
• Directs Engineering Division activities in the absence of Town Engineer.
• Municipal permit management and Construction Inspection Supervision
• Works with Town Engineer on capital planning, infrastructure stewardship and policies related to the work of the Engineering Division

Requirements

• Must hold a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field and a current Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. Professional Engineer preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, with particular emphasis on public works or roadway construction and maintenance
• A combination of education, experience, and training can be considered if it is demonstrated that the required knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
• Have and maintain a Class D Motor Vehicle Driver's License

The Town of Natick offers a generous benefits package including competitive pay, pension plan, paid holidays, employee assistance program medical and dental insurances.

This is a union position with the following collective bargaining agreement https://www.natickma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/20211/DPW-Supervisors-and-Administrators-Association-272-FY25-FY27. The hiring Range: $85,110.02-$119,057.54 (commensurate with education and experience) with an approximate $10,000 in additional incentives/stipends for those who qualify.

Position will remain open until it is filled.

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