Junior Civil Engineer - GIS Technician

Shrewsbury Ma; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Employee assistance program

Family & medical leave program

Professional development

Competitive paid time off

Job summary

The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking a Junior Civil Engineer - GIS Technician to provide critical engineering support and advanced GIS mapping for municipal and private development projects. This full-time role works 37.5 hours weekly from Town Hall, with field time as needed, applying design skills and data analytics to improve infrastructure.

Responsibilities include assisting roadway and utility programs, creating CAD designs, maintaining GIS datasets, and coordinating with the Planning Board,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, GIS, or a related field is required.
• Related professional experience is preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) and OSHA 10 Certificate are preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in roadway and utility infrastructure programs, including planning, design, procurement, project execution, and construction inspection. Create in-house designs using AutoCAD and maintain as-built plans and details.
• Assist in developing design standards for municipal utilities and improve department procedures.
• Perform field investigations, quality assurance, and construction inspections, document observations, track deficiencies, and maintain records.
• Build, update, and maintain authoritative GIS infrastructure datasets, convert legacy inventories, and collect new spatial data in the field using RTK GPS.
• Collaborate with the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Select Board, SELCO, and other Town departments.
• Assist in the Storm Water Division to ensure EPA MS4 permit compliance, including reviewing permits and inspecting runoff.
• Respond to inquiries from residents, developers, and contractors.
• Assist with special projects and other work as assigned.

Skills

CAD design

GIS data analysis

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or GIS

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

ArcGIS / ESRI

MS Office / Google Suite

Job description

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Title: Junior Civil Engineer - GIS Technician

Location: Town Hall & Field

Bargaining Unit: Non-Union

Summary

The Town of Shrewsbury, a full-service local government known for high performance and creativity, is seeking a methodical and driven individual to join our team as a Junior Civil Engineer - GIS Technician . This dynamic role offers the unique opportunity to shape Shrewsbury's future by providing critical engineering support and advanced mapping input on a diverse range of municipal and private development projects. If you are ready to combine technical design skills with modern data analytics to improve our community’s infrastructure, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of the roadway and utility infrastructure programs, including planning, design, contract and specifications development, procurement, project execution, and construction inspection. Perform in-house designs using AutoCAD. Develop, execute, and file project as-built plans, specifications, and details according to Department standards.
• Assist in the development of design standards for municipal utilities and enhancement of the Department’s protocols and procedures.
• Perform field investigations, quality assurance, and construction inspections on municipal projects to ensure compliance with specifications, safety standards, and local/state codes. You will also document field observations, track deficiencies, and maintain comprehensive inspection and test records.
• Build, update, and maintain authoritative GIS infrastructure and utility datasets by incorporating CAD as-built plans, converting legacy paper-based inventories (e.g., road markings, street signs, and sidewalks), and collecting new spatial data in the field using RTK GPS.
• Collaborate with the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Select Board, SELCO, and other Town departments.
• Assist in the Storm Water Division to ensure compliance with the EPA’s MS4 permit, including reviewing permits and inspecting stormwater runoff.
• Respond to resident, developer, and contractor requests for information.
• Administer or assist with other special projects and programs and perform other work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, GIS, or a related field required
• Related professional experience preferred
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT) and OSHA 10 Certificate preferred
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, ESRI/ArcGIS, and MS Office/Google Suite

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles and local/state/federal regulations
• Ability to interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

The Junior Civil Engineer works 37.5 hours per week, with overtime as needed, from the Public Works’ office suite at the Shrewsbury Town Hall and also spends time working out in the field. The Town of Shrewsbury offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, pension, an extensive employee assistance program, a comprehensive family & medical leave program, the opportunity for professional development, and competitive paid time off in the form of sick, personal, and vacation days.