Assistant City Engineer 2025-051

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Employment Status : UFCW Admin, Non-Exempt, Full-Time( 40 Hours / Week

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE :

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Staff development and training in all areas of Departmental functions concerning Engineering principles and processes.
• Prepares contract documents for in-house projects complete with plans and specifications.
• Performs calculations for highway geometry, pavement design, and drainage systems,
• Recommends alternate methods of construction and materials.
• Develops and implements traffic management plans in support of highway construction and maintenance projects.
• Calculates unit cost for estimates and payment for related construction projects.
• Reads and interprets plans, maps, and charts, and draws sketches for preliminary construction plans.
• Directs and oversees the department's field survey operations and must be competent with the operation of computerized survey equipment and land surveying principles.
• Determines right-of-way through research and on-site assessment.
• Utilizes "field to finish" CADD capability using current state-of-the-art software and technology.
• Provides technical support and training in the proper techniques of computer-aided drafting and design as well as general computer procedures for office personnel.
• Abides by City of Chicopee Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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Qualifications

Benefits

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include the following :

How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience, and employment goals, apply today through one of the following :

The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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