Civil Engineer

Job Description

Reporting to the Town Engineer, the town of Burlington seeks a Civil Engineer to assist in coordinating municipal engineering functions. This role requires knowledge of civil engineering principles applied to municipal infrastructure, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with the public.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, permit, inspect, and oversee municipal infrastructure projects.

• Review plans and specifications for public construction contracts.

• Maintain inspection records, reports, and digital documentation.

• Provide technical guidance to town staff, Boards, Commissions, and the public.

• Investigate complaints regarding public works, traffic, drainage, and road maintenance.

• Administer programs and funding sources (e.g., Chapter 90, MWRA grants/loans) and maintain work orders and incident logs.

• Develop and maintain GIS mapping projects.

• Stay current on regulations, technology, and town bylaws.

• Assist with supervision of winter plowing operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.

• Two years of design and/or field construction experience in public works (municipal preferred) or equivalent experience.

• EIT or SIT certification preferred.

• Valid driver’s license required.

Details:

• Full-time, 40 hours/week; BMEA union position, Grade 6.

• Salary: $38.66–$42.22/hr depending on experience.