Assistant Town Engineer

Town of Branford.•Branford, CT

10h•$93,500 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Town of Branford is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative individual to provide professional engineering work related to the design and construction of infrastructure projects, asset management, and capital improvement planning in the Engineering Department. This position will collaborate with municipal, state, and federal representatives, and will effectively communicate with residents and members of the local business community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering plus three (3) years of related experience in municipal or private engineering.
Engineer-in-Training license valid in the state of Connecticut required.
Must have and maintain a valid CT Driver’s License
Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites.
Knowledge of civil engineering and construction principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; knowledge of applicable Town, State and Federal policies, laws, and regulations affecting department activities
Ability to read and interpret plans, designs, maps, drawings and specifications; ability to inspect and evaluate municipal civil engineering construction projects at all phases of completion; ability to enforce regulations firmly and courteously; ability to write and administer grants; ability to design municipal construction projects; ability to prioritize; ability to conduct research to understand new engineering methods; ability to multitask; ability to prepare and present technical and narrative reports in oral and written form; ability to use computer systems such as AutoCAD, GIS, hydraulic and hydrology software; ability to use surveying equipment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; aptitude for working with drawings, plans and maps; aptitude for working with and explaining laws and regulations to people; aptitude for working with people and maintaining effective working relationships with various groups; conflict resolution skills; aptitude for working with paperwork and details; skill in using the mentioned equipment.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering license (PE) valid in the state of Connecticut preferred.

Responsibilities

Applies standard civil engineering practices and procedures to a variety of public infrastructure conceptual plans, preliminary and final design, construction oversight, and land surveying projects.
Provides consultation to Town Departments, Boards, Commissions, and Authorities.
Serve as project manager for department initiatives, as assigned, to ensure a successful project by managing project design, budgets, grant administration, and construction oversight.
Develops and presents to various boards, Department funding requests, budget reports, capital project presentations, and Public Information Meetings for assigned projects.
Prepares plans and specifications for Town projects, including road and sidewalk reconstruction, drainage, flood control improvements, and other public infrastructure.
Drafts specifications and special provisions and coordinates public advertising for bids; reviews construction bids and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and/or qualified bid, competency of vendors and consultants, and any other selection criteria.
Prepares budget and engineer’s estimates for Town projects.
Prepares grant applications, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications; coordinates with Town/State/Federal agencies to follow the required procurement procedures.
Maintains infrastructure asset management software and databases. Assists various departments in prioritizing projects and preparing reports utilizing asset databases.
Assists the Public Works Department in ensuring compliance with State and Federal statutes.
Review plans, drainage calculations, traffic studies, geotechnical reports, and other technical data submitted by developers of subdivisions and other private development projects for conformance with town standards and good engineering practices. Provide technical advice and draft reports to various Town Commissions and Authorities.
Assist in inspecting drainage, roadway, sanitary sewer, and other Town infrastructure, receive and respond to reported deficiencies, and prepare corrective design, as warranted.
Reviews inspection reports for Town bridges and makes recommendations for maintenance and replacements.
Assist the Capital Project Manager, as assigned, with various capital projects administration.
Prepares and coordinates local, state, and federal regulatory permits associated with Town projects.
Represents the Department and makes formal project presentations before Commissions and Authorities.
Serve as engineering staff to Sewer Authority, as assigned, and overseeing consultant engineers, state and federal regulatory compliance, capital projects, advising on sewer use fee, assisting with review of procedures for sewer connection approvals, etc.
Assists with the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
Assists the Department in marking the location of storm sewers in response to requests made through the Connecticut Call Before You Dig program.
Attends trainings and conferences; suggest innovative approaches learned through training and conferences.
Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
Continue professional development.
Assists other Department staff as needed to promote a team effort to serve the public.
All other duties as assigned