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 Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM
Certifications/Licenses Required: Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil
Engineering or closely related discipline, 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