Town Engineer

The town of Southbridge is seeking a Town Engineer that is responsible for managing the operations of the town’s engineering functions, including the survey, design, planning, bidding and management of public works projects. These projects will include road construction/resurfacing, building improvements, park/cemetery improvements, MS4 stormwater permitting and projects, and so on. The Town Engineer is also responsible for technical reviews, private development construction inspection and expert witness testimony. Serves as liaison with officials, contractors and citizens; performs all other related work as required. The Town Engineer works jointly with the Director of Public Works, Operations Officer, and Operations Manager to ensure the successful day to day operations of the Public Works Department and the town of Southbridge. Starting salary at $96,864.03.

Requirements:

Education, training and experience:
Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in civil engineering; PE or PLS is desired; and three to five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of civil engineering and EIT; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Knowledge: knowledge of the concepts, methods, techniques, and materials of public works management. Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering. Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing municipal infrastructure.

Ability: ability to recognize town-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment within accepted guidelines of engineering practice. Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of groups of employees engaged in a variety of department construction and maintenance operations. Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical documents; ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form. Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with citizen groups and/or citizen complaints.

Skill: proven skills in use of business computer applications, basic software programs, engineering software applications including CAD design, GIS computer mapping, and internet applications.

Please visit town of Southbridge website to apply: https://www.ci.southbridge.ma.us