Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer Department: DPW - Engineering Employment Status: UFCW

Admin Union, Non-Exempt; Full-Time (40 Hours) Salary: Grade A12, Step

01 - \$30.49/Hour - \$39.37/Hour Schedule: Mon-Fri - 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil

Engineering or closely related discipline - with three (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, MA Class D Driver\'s License SUMMARY 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. The Senior Engineer

Aide is responsible for managing citywide infrastructure construction

programs consisting of 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 estimate, all in accordance with sound

engineering principles and practice within City and State standards. SEE

THE CITY OF CHICOPEE WEBSITE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION 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. 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 The

City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment

status) with a robust benefits package which include the following:

Recurring Sick Time, Vacation, Thirteen Holidays Per Year, Retirement

Plan, and more