Engineering Technician II

The Town of Derry has an immediate opening for an Engineering Technician II in the Public Works Department.  

Under the general supervision of the Engineering Coordinator, the Engineering Technician II is responsible for the provision of technical and professional engineering knowledge to ensure proper design and construction throughout town managed projects.  Essential job functions include:

• Participating in construction inspections and supervision of Public Works projects
• Preparing contract bid documents, plans, and specifications for roadway paving and reconstruction
• Conducting data acquisition, input, and analysis on Town’s computer program for roadway management
• Facilitating construction coordination among departments and companies involved
• Attending and officiating contract bid openings
• Responding to citizen inquiries, questions, and complaints; and providing on-call assistance for emergencies

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices relative to water, sewer and roadway design and maintenance equivalent to the completion of an associate’s degree, and two to four years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of utility and roadway design and construction inspections
• Experience in the preparation of bid documents as they relate to paving projects and roadway design
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, Town staff, and outside vendors and contractors
• Proficiency in using AutoCad and Microsoft Office software applications for plan and document production related to utility and roadway projects
• Knowledge in the use of survey equipment and skill in the operation and maintenance of equipment used in work including but not limited to plotter, scanner, survey equipment, picks, shovels, hammers, barricades, and traffic cones

For additional information and application instructions, please visit the Town of Derry Employment Opportunities page at: Employment Opportunities | Town of Derry NH 

The Town of Derry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.