City of Medford, Medford, MA 02155 · 17 hours ago
Assistant City Engineer
The City of Medford is seeking an Assistant City Engineer to join their Department of Public Works, Engineering Division. The role involves designing, developing, and managing roadway and utility engineering projects, while directly supporting the City Engineer and occasionally representing them.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and manage infrastructure improvement projects related to roadways, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, water distribution systems, and stormwater management/collection systems
Prepares reports and manages stormwater collection system NPDES MS4 permit requirements, including preparing required reports, managing projects related to MS4 compliance, and improving the City’s stormwater collection system
Assist Procurement in the preparation of Requests for Proposals and Requests for Quotes for consultants to prepare engineering studies, reports, bid documents, and construction oversight
Perform engineering studies and prepare technical reports associated with the public utility systems, including drainage and hydraulic studies, soil evaluations, water, sewer, and drain network flow evaluations, material evaluation, and construction observations
Prepare engineering cost estimates, plans, specifications, and assist with procurement for engineering projects, as well as when seeking/implementing grant projects
Reviews stormwater, sewer, and water system calculations, site plans and reports for new developments prepared by other engineers to confirm compliance with City standards, to determine impact to existing utility systems, and to make recommendations for mitigation to the approving authority
Prepare applications for and manage grant awards, and other funding sources that support engineering projects, and identify and secure City matches or supplemental funding
Inspect construction work done by private contractors and utility companies for adherence to engineering standards and/or contract specifications
Measure and report construction work done by city contractors for payment(s) due based on periodic pay applications
Performs other related duties as assigned by the City Engineer
Qualification
Required
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required
Valid class D driver's license required
OSHA 10-hour certification required or must be obtained within 6-months
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience required
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred, but not required
Pursuit of Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Soil Evaluator license preferred, but not required
Minimum of eight (8) or more years of relevant experience preferred
Company
City of Medford, Medford, MA 02155
The name Medford is thought to have come from "the ford by the meadow" or "Meadford" thus commemorating the importance of the fordable part of the Mystic River located just west of present-day Medford Square.