Civil Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer to join our team at the Town of Plainfield. As a key member of our Public Works department, you will be responsible for planning and designing the town's infrastructure and services related to roads, sidewalks, traffic control, sewers, solid waste, drainage, and water systems.

• Provide engineering support to department activities related to public works, parks, and WPCA construction/maintenance of community infrastructure.
• Prepare plans, specifications, costs, and quantity estimates of various projects prior to, during, and after completion.
• Review construction plans of public and private projects for compliance with town policies, standards, ordinances, and sound engineering design.
• Assist in the preparation of the town's capital improvement plan.
• Provide engineering support to WPCA, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Inland Wetlands and Watercourse Commission.
• Coordinate and provide engineering support to all town departments.
• Maintain all plans, drawings, field notes, and records of the town's infrastructure as well as water and sewer utilities and ensure that this information is properly filed and safe from harm.
• Review plans submitted to the town's Planning and Zoning Commission and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission to ensure, from an engineering perspective, compliance with town and state regulations and sound engineering design, stormwater, and LID treatments.
• Serve as liaison on behalf of the town with other governmental agencies regarding engineering matters.
• Provide technical support and advice to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission, and the Conservation Commission.
• Make public presentations as required.
• Perform GIS functions and mapping for the town as needed.
• Attend hearings and other meetings within the town, region, or state having a bearing on the infrastructure of the town.
• Communicate effectively with the public, other employees, and other agencies in a courteous manner.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field and Professional Engineering Registration, and certification as a Licensed Surveyor is preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal public works experience or equivalent work and education experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices, including roadway design and construction techniques, drainage design and construction, hydraulics, and hydrology.
• Ability to analyze and design various construction projects.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a detailed and organized manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, department staff, local, and state officials.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including office software applications, GIS, and AutoCAD.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed outdoors and in the office environment and may involve travel to a variety of locations to review work sites and attend meetings. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment is fast-paced, and the noise level is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Duties are performed both individually and as part of a work team. Attendance at night meetings may be required, and meeting project deadlines may require working more than 40 hours per week. The employee may occasionally encounter stressful situations due to sensitive or complex public issues.

The employer reserves the right to modify the working conditions to reflect changes or modifications in the work performed.