Civil Engineer JobID: 697
Position Type:
Engineering
Date Posted:
10/23/2025
Location:
Public Works
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Open until filled.
CIVIL ENGINEER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SUMMARY: Applies standard civil engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to a variety of public works planning, construction, design and land surveying projects; provides technical assistant and consultation to City Departments, Boards, and Commissions; inspects construction projects as required. Prepares plans, specifications, and designs for public works projects, including street and sidewalk construction, drainage (and flood control) improvements). Prepares cost and material estimates for construction projects. Performs technical reviews and oversees tests as necessary. Is available in emergency cases. Investigates drainage or sewer system problems and complaints, and prepares design changes as needed. Prepares, analyzes, and reports in specialized engineering areas as hydraulics, drainage, and sewer systems. Operates drafting and specialized engineering equipment. Prepares and coordinates the application for and procurement of regulatory permits associated with Public Works projects. Represents the Department and makes formal presentations before regulatory Boards and Agencies. Attends trainings and conferences
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. Requires knowledge of and proficiency with computer aided drafting, spread sheet and word processing software, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to lift objects of medium weight and to occasionally work in poor weather conditions.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS: Requires valid CT Driver's License and CT Certification in Engineer-in-Training. Transitions to Assistant City Engineer (with associated salary) upon CT State registration as a Professional Engineer.
BENEFITS include Defined Benefit Pension Plan, generous time off (includes personal days, perfect attendance days, vacation, accrued sick leave, including 13 full day holidays & 2 half day holidays) & insurance package (includes medical, dental, vision care, prescriptions, life, and short term disability).
SALARY RANGE: $74,210 \u2013 and up to 97,480/yr. (dependent upon experience).
SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION w/RESUME:
www.bristolct.gov
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
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