Civil Engineer IV — Public Works, Infrastructure & Oversight

Brookline; Brookline, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement pension plan

Generous vacation and sick time

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Brookline is seeking a Civil Engineer IV to support municipal infrastructure design, construction oversight, and surveying activities that enhance the Town's public right-of-way, utilities, parks, and facilities. The engineer will review plans, conduct field investigations, oversee utility projects, prepare cost estimates, and ensure work aligns with Town standards.

The role requires a BS in civil engineering with five years of relevant design development and contract management experience, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering or a related field.
• Five years of design development and contract management experience.
• Experience with public utilities, design review, and project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction projects, including design, inspection, administration, and documentation.
• Prepare detailed contract drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, and Requests for Proposals.
• Oversee water rehabilitation, sewer, and drain projects; ensure contractor compliance with Town standards.
• Conduct investigations of sewer and drain defects; assess structural issues, capacity limitations, and inflow/infiltration.
• Perform land surveying, construction layout, property line establishment, and as-built documentation.
• Serve as design engineer for final construction documents and material/construction technique recommendations.
• Provide functional supervision to engineering staff and manage consultants supporting assigned projects.
• Coordinate with Town staff, contractors, consultants, and the public; prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Perform related work as required.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Brookline is seeking a Civil Engineer IV to support municipal infrastructure design, construction oversight, and surveying activities that enhance the Town's public right-of-way, utilities, parks, and facilities. The engineer will review plans, conduct field investigations, oversee utility projects, prepare cost estimates, and ensure work aligns with Town standards.

The role requires a BS in civil engineering with five years of relevant design development and contract management experience, plus