Civil Engineer I

Civil Engineer I

Salary

$68,124.16 - $81,898.96 Annually

Location

CPW2-Engineer

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

04194

Department

DPW- Department of Public Works

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for performing full administrative, supervisory, and civil engineering, inspection and permitting processes for industrial, commercial and residential civil engineering construction site work throughout the City of Springfield. Work is performed in accordance with the principles and practices of civil engineering, and regulations and ordinances of the City of Springfield under the supervision of the City Engineer. Indirect supervision is exercised over contractors and professionals hired by the City.

Essential Functions

• Establishes and maintains a permitting and inspection program for street excavation, occupancy and public event permitting. Issues permits, reviews applications and conducts record keeping and administration.
• Works on administrative communication, reports and correspondence related to engineering projects.
• Inspects current City projects, subdivisions, etc.
• Monitors field inspectors, compliance, enforcement, and engineering calculations for conformance.
• Conducts utility and R.O.W. research for private firms.
• Works on classification and investigation of traffic regulations and recommendations to Traffic Commission.
• Manages engineering databases. Updates GIS maps as needed.
• Extracts needed information for cost estimating purposes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of civil engineering theories and principles.
• Ability to research and resolve problems independently.
• Ability to maintain complex records and develop summary reports.
• Knowledge of CAD drawings.
• Knowledge of easements and related survey terms.
• Knowledge of legal aspects of land conveyance.
• Ability to examine and/or review plans and design specifications for environmental impact and conformance to sound engineering principles and practices.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Two years of civil engineering experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.

Medical/Dental/ Vision

75% City Subsidized

All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision

Retirement

Available to employees working 20+ hours per week

Paid Vacation

Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.

Paid Holidays

All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Paid Sick Time

Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.

Paid Personal Days

Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.

Training

On the job and instructor led courses available

Employee Assistance Program

Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.

Direct Deposit

Easy, convenient, and free!

01

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have two years of civil engineering experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have knowledge of state and federal regulations?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a current City of Springfield resident?

• Yes
• No

05

The City of Springfield requires all employees to be residents. If you are not a current Springfield resident, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield

Address 36 Court St

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103

Phone 413-787-6018

Website https://www.springfield-ma.gov