Assistant City Engineer

Assistant City Engineer Department: DPW - Engineering Employment Status:

UFCW Admin, Non-Exempt, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) Salary: Grade A14,

Step 01, $34.37/Hour - $43.23/Hour Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: MA Class D Driver's License SUMMARY

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. This position requires strong

Engineering skills and personnel management in the office and in the

field. The Assistant City Engineer assists the City Engineer with

department operations and is responsible for overseeing the management

of citywide infrastructure construction programs, consisting of

coordinating efforts with contractors, developers, City / State /

Federal Departments, public and private utilities, and ensuring

construction efforts are within specification tolerances and contract

plans. This position takes the lead on the design of in-house projects

for roads, site work, utilities, and various other infrastructure

improvement projects, complete with plans, specifications, and cost

estimates, 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. - Required

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 - 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, 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.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements. Demonstrated working

knowledge of pertinent Federal and State regulations. 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. Knowledge of metal detectors,

measuring tape, survey equipment, and various drafting equipment and

techniques. SEE THE CITY OF CHICOPEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB