Full-time, Benefitted
Salary: The salary range for this position is a minimum of $83,337 - $113,491, depending on experience.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
AFFILIATION: Salem Public Administrators Association (SPAA)
About the role: The Town of Salem is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to serve an internal staff resource for projects and perform a variety of engineering and technical functions, under the administrative direction of the Deputy Director of Municipal Services, Engineering Division.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Reports directly to and is accountable to the Deputy Director of Municipal Services, Engineering Division.
REQUIREMENTS: (below is a summary, please see attached job description for full details.)
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years experience with increasing responsibility in a civil engineering or construction environment dealing with the design and construction of municipal infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineer's License (P.E.) preferred but not required
- Demonstrated three (3) to five (5) years experience in the design and inspection of roadway and utility construction, including familiarity with survey techniques associated therewith.
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration and management.
What You Will Do: Under the direction of senior leadership, this position is responsible for the management, oversight, and execution of municipal infrastructure and capital improvement projects. The role includes full-cycle project administration from planning and design to construction oversight and final acceptance. The incumbent serves as the Town's representative for engineering projects, coordinating with consultants, contractors, residents, regulatory agencies, utility companies, and internal departments to ensure successful project delivery. (The below list is illustrative and not all-inclusive. Please refer to the full job description for complete details.)
- Oversees roadway and infrastructure reconstruction projects, including budget control, scheduling, permit compliance, consultant oversight, and interdepartmental coordination.
- Participates in the design and engineering of public works projects such as roads, drainage systems, utilities, bridges, and municipal buildings; provides field engineering and inspection during construction phases.
- Leads multidisciplinary project teams and provides technical review and guidance throughout project development and execution.
- Prepares and manages permits with local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., NHDES, NHDOT, EPA, Army Corps of Engineers), ensuring all regulatory obligations are met.
- Acts as the Town's liaison with utility providers and property owners, managing utility relocations and easement acquisition processes.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for residents affected by public works projects, addressing concerns, facilitating communication, and negotiating resolutions.
- Supports the implementation of EPA MS4 permit requirements, stormwater mitigation strategies, impaired waters remediation, and related infrastructure projects.
- Provides engineering support and consultation to other Town departments and Boards; assists with design review, construction monitoring, and interdepartmental initiatives.
- Assists in maintaining records, updating the Town's asset and pavement management databases, and ensuring documentation of as-built conditions.
- Represents the Town in meetings with boards, committees, engineering consultants, and governmental agencies.
What We Offer: Benefits are provided by the Town and described in the SPAA Collective Bargaining Agreement, and include the following:
Annual paid time off: 15 vacation days; 12 earned sick days; 2 personal days, and 13 holidays.
Health, and Vision Insurance HSA - Employee pays:
$62.81/ week for family coverage.
$46.50/week for 2-person coverage.
$23.09/ week for single coverage.
Dental Insurance: Employee pays:
$13.12/ week for family coverage.
$5.75/ week for family coverage.
$0.00/week for single coverage.
If an employee already has qualifying insurance, the Town will pay $5,000 annually to waive coverage.
Disability Insurance: 70% of base wages for up to 26 weeks.
Life Insurance: Equal to base annual earnings.
New Hampshire Retirement System: Defined benefit pension plan.
Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses.
HOW TO APPLY: All candidates interested in applying must complete a Town of Salem Employment Application, submit a resume and cover letter using link below. All applications for this position will be held in confidence. A rating of applicants will be based on education, assessment, training, and experience as it relates to the requirements for this position. Therefore, applicants must provide complete and accurate educational and employment information on your application. Pre-employment testing will include educational and criminal background.