Civil Engineer

Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce; Stonington (ME); On-site; USD 67,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Stonington seeks a Civil Engineer to design, supervise, and inspect municipal public works projects. You will draft plans, drainage calculations, specifications, and bid documents, using AutoCAD and GIS. A CT EIT/LSIT is required or must be obtained within 1 year; PE/LS is preferred.

A valid driver's license is also required. Qualifications include a BS in Civil Engineering, 1 year of experience minimum (3+ years preferred), and familiarity with ADA/building codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 1 year experience minimum; 3+ years preferred in engineering technical work.
• State licensure: CT EIT or LSIT required or obtained within 1 year; PE or LS preferred.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, construction, and inspection of municipal public works projects.
• Conduct research and drafting work; provide information to developers, contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Prepare plans, drainage calculations, specifications, and bid documents; use related software and building codes knowledge.

Skills

Design and construction

Public works projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

TOWN OF STONINGTON

NOTICE OF VACANCY

CIVIL ENGINEER

Full-time, Exempt, Union position, 35 hrs/week w/benefits

Salary Range (Current): $78,672.60 - $106,468.01 (commensurate with experience)

Salary Range (as of 7/1/26): $80,246.05 - $109,662.05 (commensurate with experience)

Working under the supervision of the Town Engineer and Director of Public Works, the Civil Engineer has the responsibility of performing work in design, construction, and inspection of municipal public works projects; performs research and drafting work; provides information on departmental systems and policies to developers, contractors, consulting engineers, and public; designs and prepares plans, drainage calculations, specifications, and bid documents for infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Proficiency and/or familiarity with AUTOCAD, GIS(ERSI), Microsoft (WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT), Hydraulic and other related software applications and general knowledge of building structures and related appurtenances: A.D.A., Building Codes and/or safety, required.

The education, experience and training required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of one (1) year experience, three (3) or more years’ experience, preferred, in engineering technical work (Note: work experience which includes land survey crew experience, engineering design, construction inspection and preparing cost estimates may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. A State of Connecticut licensure as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) or Land Surveyor in Training (L.S.I.T.) required or obtained within (1) year of hire. A State of Connecticut Licensure as an Engineer (P.E.) or Land Surveyor (L.S.) preferred. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License required.

The Town of Stonington conducts a urinalysis drug test and background check as part of the hiring process.