Assistant Town Engineer – Town of Westford

Job Description

Bring your engineering experience to an established team of public works professionals—and help shape the infrastructure of a community that values your work.

The Town of Westford seeks an Assistant Town Engineer who enjoys solving practical problems, collaborating with colleagues, and seeing projects through from initial concept to construction. Working alongside the Town Engineer and the broader Public Works team, you will take an active role in projects that improve roadways, drainage, stormwater management, and everyday life in Westford.

This position offers varied work combining design, fieldwork, project management, and public service. Responsibilities include surveying, permitting, bidding, construction oversight, development plan review, and coordination of the Town’s NPDES MS4 stormwater compliance. You will also supervise staff, oversee consultants and contractors, and provide engineering guidance to Town departments and boards.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, EIT certification, and Massachusetts PE registration or the ability to obtain it within one year. Five to seven years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience is required; municipal engineering experience is preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong communication, organizational, and project management skills are essential. GIS, surveying experience, and Soil Evaluator licensure are desirable.

Annual salary: $102,407–$146,924 (Band 6). Full-time, non-union; 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening meetings.

Help turn sound engineering into lasting community improvements. For the full job description and application instructions, visit https://westfordma.gov/Jobs.aspx