Entry-Level Civil Engineer, Water Distribution

WORCESTER CITY OFC-WATER; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer, Grade 3 for the Water Operations Division within the Department of Public Works. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Water Operations, the Junior Civil Engineer, Grade 3 will perform a wide array of entry level technical and professional engineering work in the office and in the field.

This role reviews plans and applications for construction projects and conducts resident engineering oversight on public and private

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in civil or sanitary engineering or equivalent combination of education, training and five years of experience will be considered.
• Experience in performing engineering computations and research.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in the inspection of engineering construction projects, check for conformance with plans and specifications, submit reports on progress of project and materials used
• Prepare estimates for labor and material costs
• Prepare plans, specifications and estimates for water supply and distribution system rehabilitation and improvement projects, including checking plans in the field
• Prepare work programs, budget estimates and regular and special reports
• Perform related work as required

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Hydraulics

Engineering computations

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of science in civil engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

GIS

GPS

Construction materials

Job description

The City of Worcester is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer, Grade 3 for the Water Operations Division within the Department of Public Works. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Water Operations, the Junior Civil Engineer, Grade 3 will perform a wide array of entry level technical and professional engineering work in the office and in the field.

This role reviews plans and applications for construction projects and conducts resident engineering oversight on public and private