Senior Engineer

City of Chicopee; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recurring sick time

Vacation

Thirteen holidays per year

Retirement plan

Job summary

City of Chicopee is seeking a Senior Engineer to manage infrastructure construction programs and perform engineering duties. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline, along with at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include inspecting construction work for compliance, designing infrastructure improvements, and coordinating with various stakeholders. This full-time position offers a competitive wage and benefits including vacation, sick time, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public works operation, construction, or engineering.
• Experience in engineering and design of roads and stormwater systems preferred.
• Must hold a Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional engineering and administrative duties.
• Manage citywide infrastructure construction programs.
• Inspect construction workmanship to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Design projects for infrastructure improvements including highways and utilities.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Knowledge of basic mathematics

Knowledge of engineering field surveying principles

Ability to read and interpret technical literature

Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA regulations

Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulations

Knowledge of public bidding rules

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline

Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Science

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

GIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Engineer – Department: DPW - Engineering. Employment Status: UFCW, Non-Exempt; Full‑Time (40 Hours). Salary: Grade A12, Step 01 – $30.49/Hour to $39.37/Hour. Schedule: Mon‑Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Certifications/Licenses Required: Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional engineering and administrative duties.
• Manage citywide infrastructure construction programs, coordinating with contractors, developers, city/state/federal departments, and private utilities.
• Determine if construction workmanship is within specification tolerance by inspecting contract plans and specifications for projects such as highways, buildings, sewers, and drains.
• Design in‑house projects for highways, site‑work, utilities, and other infrastructure improvements, producing plans, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with sound engineering principles and city/state standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline – required – with at least three years of progressive responsibility in public works operation, construction, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Science and at least five years of experience in engineering and design of roads and stormwater systems (may be considered).
• Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License.
• Strong writing skills.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics, elementary algebra, and plane geometry.
• Knowledge of intermediate to advanced engineering field surveying principles.
• Knowledge of equipment used in engineering field surveying.
• Advanced knowledge of terminology, symbols, codes, and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering.
• Ability to code and arrange data according to given order or procedure.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical literature, laws, regulations, pamphlets, blueprints, plot plans, topographic maps, etc.
• Ability to use appropriate formulae for determining exact locations and measurements.
• Ability to interpret and apply written instructions.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Knowledge of public bidding rules; preparation of bid packages including product specifications and bid review.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, GIS, PermitEyes, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of metal detectors, measuring tape, survey equipment, and drafting equipment and techniques.

Benefits

• Recurring sick time.
• Vacation.
• Thirteen holidays per year.
• Retirement plan.