Position Purpose
The Civil Engineer participates in all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Dartmouth College Engineering Office. The Engineering Office strives to provide high quality engineering services for a wide range of projects and clients, including working with Project Managers on capital projects, in-house design projects, working with Facilities’ Maintenance and Grounds Services on operational issues, and providing technical review and oversight of projects designed by outside consultants. The activities of the Civil Engineer include design reviews, field investigations, preparation and/or review of permitting documents, site, grading, water, sewer and stormwater management design and review, campus underground utility mapping, preparation of technical specifications, drafting, code review, use of engineering software, construction administration services, and development and continuous improvement of campus Design and Construction Guidelines.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, or the equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of New Hampshire with a minimum of ten (10) years of experience.
- Extensive analytical, design and field experience in general civil infrastructure, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems, and familiarity with their operation.
- Experience in utility distribution operations & maintenance.
- Proficiency in personal computer systems and software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and infrastructure-related software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D).
- Proficiency with ArcGIS software.
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, leadership and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to relate well with a diverse group of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups.
- Strong service orientation and a demonstrated desire to continually improve the service and operations of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- 15 years of progressively responsible engineering and experience in drainage, water, and sewer systems, including planning, hydraulic calculations, preparation of plans and specifications, project management, and construction inspection.
- Experience with engineering flow/hydraulic software modeling systems (e.g., EPANET, KYPipe, SewerGEMS); ability to develop and/or update existing models for water, sewer, and storm.
- Active LEED BD+C AP certification.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Matt Cilley
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Matt Cilley, Director of Engineering, Energy & Utilities
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
