Senior Engineer

About the role

The City of Chicopee's Department of Public Works / Engineering Division is hiring a Senior Engineer that performs a professional engineering and administrative position. This position requires strong Engineering skills and personnel management in the office as well as in the field.

Responsibilities

• Manages citywide infrastructure construction programs, coordinating efforts with contractors, developers, City / State / Federal Departments, and private utilities.
• Determines if construction workmanship is within specification's tolerance by inspecting contract plans and specifications on construction projects such as highways, buildings, sewers, and drains.
• Designs in-house projects for highways, site-work, utilities, and various other infrastructure improvements, complete with plans, specifications, and cost estimates, all in accordance with sound engineering principles and practice within City and State standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline - Required - with (3) years' experience and progressive responsibility in public works operation, construction, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of Associates Degree in Science and a minimum of (5) years' experience in engineering and design of roads and stormwater systems may be considered.
• Massachusetts Class D Driver's License - Required
• Strong Writing Skills - Required
• 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, blueprints, plot plans, topographic maps, etc., related to Civil Engineering.
• Ability to use appropriate formulae used in determining exact locations and measurements (lines, grades, areas, etc.).
• Ability to interpret and apply written instructions.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pertinent Federal and State regulations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of public bidding rules; preparing of bid packages to include product specifications and bid review.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, GIS, PermitEyes, Word, and Excel software.
• Knowledge of metal detectors, measuring tape, survey Equipment, And Various Drafting Equipment And Techniques.

Benefits

• Recurring Sick Time
• Vacation
• Thirteen Holidays Per Year
• Retirement Plan