Town Engineer

Hingham Ma; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week (Mon-Thu)

Generous vacation, sick, and personal

Access to Town Hall fitness room

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Public service student loan forgiven

Job summary

The Town of Hingham is hiring an experienced Town Engineer to lead major infrastructure projects, overseeing planning, design review, construction administration, and contract compliance within the DPW. Requirements include a Professional Engineer license, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and 5–7 years of municipal civil engineering experience; a Master's degree is preferred.

Some after-hours work and coordination with state agencies may be required.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• 5–7 years of full-time planning and civil engineering experience on public works projects.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage major Town infrastructure projects.
• Review plans and designs; oversee construction and contract compliance.
• Monitor project budgets and coordinate with Town departments and external contractors.
• Work outside normal business hours to attend night meetings when required.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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Salary: $120, 00 to $160,000, commensurate with experience

Schedule: 35 hour work week. Applicant must be available to attend regular night meetings as required.

The Town of Hingham is seeking an experienced and highly capable Town Engineer. This position is responsible for professional engineering work relating to managing and coordinating major Town infrastructure improvement projects.

About Working for the Town of Hingham:

The Town of Hingham is a beautiful coastal community with much to offer. As a Town of Hingham employee, you will be an essential part of a team, aiding a community and working in a supportive culture that promotes cooperation, integrity, and professional development.

• Four-day work week (Mon-Thu)
• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Access to Town Hall fitness room
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Qualify for public service student loan forgiveness

Duties

Working under the under the general direction of the DPW Superintendent the employee’s work includes, but is not limited to, scheduling projects, reviewing plans and designs, overseeing construction and contract compliance, and managing project budgets. The employee provides technical services to Town departments as needed that include, but are not limited to, site review and planning, grading/drainage analysis, utility installation, and layout. The employee has frequent contact with Town departments, the public, boards and committees, state and federal agencies, and external contractors. The employee is required to work outside of normal business hours as necessary to accomplish the position’s functions and attend regular night meetings as required. Employee is responsible for monitoring the performance of multiple contractors dispersed over several work sites to ensure contract compliance.

Requirements

A candidate for this position must have a Professional Engineer license. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required, Master’s Degree preferred. Five (5) to seven (7) years of full-time planning and civil engineering, design, construction, and supervisory experience on a variety of engineering projects, especially those involving public works construction under MGL Chapter 30 and 39M (horizontal work) and MGL Chapter 149 (vertical work). Experience working with MA DOT and working within a municipal environment preferred, but not required. The Town may consider equivalent education and experience in determining whether a candidate has met the requisite qualifications.

Posting Date: 7/30/2026

The Town of Hingham is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.