Staff Engineer

The city of Watertown’s Department of Public Works (DPW) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Staff Engineer.

This position provides project planning, management, and inspectional services of all city-related infrastructure and assets. Under the general direction of the City Engineer, this position will assist all project management tasks associated with public infrastructure including streets, sewers, and
other public works projects. The Staff Engineer will help in reviewing plans, maps, and specifications for accuracy and conformance with best practices. This position will aid in performing survey and field inspection work of private and public sites and assist other departments with general and technical knowledge.

Desired skills: extensive knowledge in the application of civil engineering skills to public works projects; proficiency with CAD/GIS and HydroCAD; must be proficient in using Google Suites, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively individually, in a team environment, and with a wide variety of groups and organizations.

Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and experience in public works construction and maintenance. Engineer-in-training (EIT) certificate or registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a plus. Certification as a Massachusetts licensed soil evaluator also a plus.

Salary range: $78,755-$88,641 annually plus an excellent, comprehensive benefit package.

To apply: Candidates must submit a resume and/or cover letter, and a city of Watertown application to recruiting@watertown-ma.gov, fax: 617-923-8195, to be considered. We encourage applicants to review our other opportunities at https://watertown-ma.gov/253/City-Employment-Opportunities.