Town Engineer

Town of Dover; Dover (MA); On-site; USD 97,982 - 127,835; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Dover is seeking a senior-level Town Engineer to lead engineering operations in the newly formed Department of Public Works. This full-time, 35-hour-per-week role oversees design, bidding, and construction management of roads, drainage, water, municipal buildings, parks and cemeteries, and ensures MS4/NPDES compliance.

The successful candidate will review private development, guide staff at public meetings, manage contractors, and contribute to long-term capital planning and pavement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering required; Master's/MCPPO preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience, municipal or consulting engineering preferred.
• Massachusetts PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Valid MA driver's license and CORI certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey, design, and construction for public works projects.
• Oversee contractor and consultant performance.
• Ensure compliance with MS4/NPDES/CH.159 stormwater regulations.
• Review site development plans and provide technical expertise at public meetings.
• Support pavement management and long-term capital planning.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering or MCPPO

Job description

TOWN ENGINEER

Are you interested in a four-day work week? If that appeals to you, the Town of Dover is seeking a senior-level Town Engineer to lead engineering operations and serve as our first full-time Town Engineer, within the newly formed Department of Public Works. This is a high-responsibility, independent position overseeing the design, bidding, and construction management of infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage systems, culverts, water, municipal buildings, parks, and cemeteries. The role also ensures compliance with the Town’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and acts as the administrator for the Town’s Stormwater Authority, Stormwater Bylaw (Ch159). This position will also perform technical reviews of private development and provide expert engineering guidance to other town officials.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Lead survey, design, and construction for public works projects
• Oversee contractor and consultant performance
• Ensure compliance with state/federal/local stormwater regulations (MS4/NPDES/CH.159)
• Review site development plans and provide technical expertise at public meetings
• Support, pavement management, and long-term capital planning

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Masters/MCPPO preferred)
• 5 to 7 years of experience, preferably in municipal or consulting engineering
• Massachusetts PE License (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Valid MA driver's license & CORI certification
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills

Join a collaborative team in a scenic, well-managed Town just outside of Boston. Make a meaningful impact on community infrastructure and long-term capital planning. This is a full-time, 35-hour a week position. The anticipated hiring range is $97,982 - $127,835 with the full range to $135,636 DOQ.

To apply, please include a cover letter, and resume to [e-mail] by August 28, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. The Town of Dover is an EEO/AA employer.