Assistant City Engineer

About the role

The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works / Engineering Department is hiring an Assistant City Engineer. This is a professional engineering and administrative position.

Responsibilities

• Assists the City Engineer with department operations
• Oversees the management of citywide infrastructure construction programs
• Coordinates efforts with contractors, developers, City / State / Federal Departments, public and private utilities
• Ensures construction efforts are within specification tolerances and contract plans
• Takes the lead on the design of in-house projects for roads, site work, utilities, and various other infrastructure improvement projects
• Completes plans, specifications, and cost estimates for in-house projects following sound engineering principles and practices as well as conformance with City and State standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline
• Required: Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience in the field of civil engineering, construction, or a closely related field
• Special consideration may be given for experience in public works operation
• Candidate with an Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in engineering and design of roads and stormwater systems may be considered
• MA Class D Driver's License

Skills

• Knowledge of basic mathematics, elementary algebra, and plane geometry
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of intermediate to advanced engineering field surveying
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment used in engineering field surveying
• Advanced knowledge of terminology, symbols, codes, and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering work
• Ability to code and arrange data according to a given order or procedure
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical literature, laws, rules; regulations, descriptions, construction plans, blueprints, plot plans, topographic maps, etc., related to Civil Engineering
• Ability to use appropriate formulae in determining exact locations and measurements (lines, grades, areas, etc.)
• Ability to interpret and apply written instructions
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pertinent Federal and State regulations
• Demonstrated working knowledge of public bidding procedures, preparation of bid packages, and bid review
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, GIS, Microsoft Word, and Excel software
• Demonstrated working knowledge of metal detectors, measuring tape, survey equipment, and various drafting equipment and techniques

Pay

Grade A14, Step 01, \$34.37/Hour - \$43.23/Hour

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM