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City of Chicopee Senior Engineer in Chicopee, Massachusetts
City of Chicopee DPW Engineering Position Title: Senior Engineer Department: DPW - Engineering Employment Status Non-Exempt; Full-Time, UFCW Admin Salary: Grade A12, Step 1, \$29.02 per hour Certifications/Licenses: Valid Driver\'s License (Required) 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 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. QUALIFICATIONS To be minimally qualified for this position, one must meet the following criteria: - Massachusetts Class D Driver\'s License (required) - Strong Writing Skills (required) - Bachelor/s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline (required) with three 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 five years\' experience in engineering and design of roads and stormwater systems may be considered. - 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. This is a full-time, 40-hour work week position. The schedule is 8:00 AM \| 5:00 PM. This role is classified as Grade A12, Step 1, with a minimum starting pay of \$29.02 per hour with periodic step and pay increases upon continuous completion of employment with the City of Chicopee. HOW TO APPLY If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience and employment goals, apply today by one of the following: - Go to chicopeema.gov/jobs and apply online by selecting the job and ?Apply Now? - OR Select ?download application? on the City?s employment page and deliver it along with your resume to the Department of Human Resources, located at Chicopee City Hall, 274 Front Street, 1st Fl. Chicopee, MA. 01013.