JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEER, GRADE 3
About The Position
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Junior Civil Engineer, Grade 3 for the Water Operations Division within the Department of Public Works. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Water Operations, the position will perform technical and professional engineering work as required. This position will work in the office and in the field on a variety of engineering assignments. The Junior Civil Engineer will perform engineering tasks associated with construction, repair and rehabilitation of the City's water distribution system. This position will review plans and applications for construction projects and will be assigned to conduct resident engineering oversight on public and private construction projects. Bilingual and multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering
- Knowledge of modern methods and techniques as applied to the construction and maintenance of public works
- Skill in performing engineering computations
- Skill in conducting engineering research and in writing technical reports of such studies
- Knowledge and field experience in water distribution system construction practices and materials
- Ability to determine adherence to engineering specifications on a wide variety of construction jobs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, contractors, vendors and the general public
- Ability to operate a computer, including word processing, database, and spreadsheets programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strength and ability to facilitate the handling of bulky and heavy stock items.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Regular onsite attendance is required
- Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology or Construction Management supplemented with college level courses in civil, sanitary or mechanical engineering
- Candidates must have strong analysis and design skills
- Skill in making engineering computations
- Experience conducting engineering research
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Sanitary Engineering
- Current E.I.T. certification
- Previous experience/skill with GIS
- Working knowledge of GPS systems
- Working knowledge of construction materials
- Working knowledge of basic hydraulics as it applies to drinking water distribution and plumbing system
Responsibilities
- Supervise and participate in the inspection of engineering construction projects, check for conformance with plans and specifications, submit reports on progress of project and materials used
- Prepare estimates for labor and material costs
- Prepare plans, specifications and estimates for water supply and distribution system rehabilitation and improvement projects, including checking plans in the field
- Prepare work programs, budget estimates and regular and special reports
- Perform related work as required
Benefits
- excellent benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
