Town Engineer

Job Description

The town of Dover is seeking a senior-level Town Engineer to lead engineering operations and serve as our first full-time Town Engineer, within the newly formed Department of Public Works. This is a high-responsibility, independent position overseeing the design, bidding, and construction management of infrastructure projects such as roads, drainage systems, culverts, water, municipal buildings, parks, and cemeteries. The role also ensures compliance with the town’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and acts as the administrator for the town’s Stormwater Authority, Stormwater Bylaw (Ch159). This position will also perform technical reviews of private development and provide expert engineering guidance to other town officials.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Lead survey, design, and construction for public works projects
• Oversee contractor and consultant performance
• Ensure compliance with state/federal/local stormwater regulations (MS4/NPDES/CH.159)
• Review site development plans and provide technical expertise at public meetings
• Support, pavement management, and long-term capital planning

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Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (Master’s/MCPPO preferred)
• Five to seven years of experience, preferably in municipal or consulting engineering
• Massachusetts PE License (or ability to obtain within six months)
• Valid MA driver’s license and CORI certification
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills

Join a collaborative team in a scenic, well-managed town just outside of Boston. Make a meaningful impact on community infrastructure and long-term capital planning. This is a full-time, 35-hour a week position. The hiring range is $96,652 to $122,584 DOQ.