Project Engineer I, CWMP

Barnstable; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Public Works - Administration and Engineering Division in Barnstable, MA is seeking a Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineer. You will conduct research, data collection, planning, and design for municipal projects across water, sewer, roads, and marine infrastructure.

Qualified candidates hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, up to 3 years experience preferred, and may pursue FE and operator licenses as required. Strong communication and team skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• FE exam certificate preferred.
• Ability to obtain drinking water and wastewater operator licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide research, data collection, evaluations, and planning for DPW projects.
• Perform design, construction inspection, survey, contracting and contract management tasks.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to public inquiries professionally.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates and contract documents.

Skills

Plans & specs writing

Interpersonal communication

Computers & engineering software

Team collaboration

Project engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Department: Department of Public Works- Administration and Engineering Division

Provides professional, technical, research, sampling, data collection, basic labor, and administrative work on a variety of projects within the DPW. Projects could involve any aspect of DPW functions, including horizontal (water, sewer, roads, recreational areas, etc.), vertical (buildings and structures), marine infrastructure, and solid waste management. Duties include conducting research, data collection, performing evaluations, planning, design, construction inspection, survey, contracting, and contract management; all other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required; up to three (3) years of experience in engineering, survey, or construction preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Class D drivers license required.

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam certificate preferred.

Ability to obtain Drinking Water and Wastewater operator licenses as required by the specific Project Engineer position held within the DPW.

Additional Qualification:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering, the design standards, methods, techniques, materials and equipment involved with the maintenance, repair and construction of DPW related projects (roads, water, sewer, etc.). Knowledge of state and local regulations pertaining to the design, construction, and repair of DPW infrastructure. Some knowledge of state and local procurement regulations and policies.

Ability to prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates and contract documents for construction projects. Ability to write and communicate effectively, prepare reports and maintain accurate records. Ability to work independently, respond to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and maintain tactfulness and courtesy in high stress situations. Ability to maintain accurate records, operate a computer, including word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to work in a close-knit, team environment.

Proficiency in the use of computers including word processing, spreadsheets, database, and engineering, drafting and design software. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with individuals and groups.