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Town Engineer

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TOWN OF CANTON

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Location:
United States , Canton

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IT - Administration

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

55.16 - 64.01 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

Position is responsible for providing administration and supervision of division staff and operations as well as performing professional engineering functions.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supervises all Engineering Operations
  • oversees project design, budgetary review, bid awards, and implementation of project
  • meets with consultants to review project design status and direction
  • supervises staff
  • directs work activities, trains, disciplines, and evaluates employees
  • performs administrative duties for division
  • develops and implements budget and reports
  • prepares funding requests and procurement documents
  • reviews and approves invoices, reimbursements
  • works closely with the Assistant Town Engineer to ensure consistent application of department policies and procedures
  • prepares design plans, specifications, estimates and necessary documents for in-house design projects
  • coordinates with Federal and State agencies and Engineering Consultants to plan, design, and construct water, sewer, road, and drainage projects
  • performs inspections of construction projects
  • prepares technical reports and documents
  • provides professional engineering advice to PWD managers, and other municipal departments, boards and officials
  • reviews submissions by private developers for Town Departments and Boards
  • coordinates approvals on new developments or re-development with Town Departments and Boards
  • makes public presentations to various Town Boards, Town Meeting
  • holds public project informational meetings
  • attends night meetings as required
  • communicates with and assists residents
  • responds to residents’ concerns
  • maintains and archives all town plans, deeds, and other engineering data and documents
  • coordinates and assists with development and maintenance of the Town’s GIS
  • participates in emergency operations of a management or technical nature as directed
  • performs other duties as necessary

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • at least five years of experience in municipal engineering
  • registration as a Professional Engineer in Massachusetts
  • valid driver's license
  • knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices
  • knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations
  • knowledge of hydrological analysis
  • ability to supervise staff
  • ability to manage contracts and work performed by consultants and contractors
  • ability to analyze and project cost estimates and budgets
  • ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
  • ability to make effective public presentations
  • skill in use of computerized design software such as Autocad and GIS applications
  • management and written and oral communication skills
What we offer:
  • Exempt
  • benefits eligible

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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