Are you passionate about engineering, construction, mapping technology, and public service? The City of Keene is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Engineering Technician to join our Public Works team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure and utility systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a combination of fieldwork, technical problem-solving, data management, and customer interaction while making a direct impact on the community.
What You'll Do
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Assist with field surveys of utility infrastructure and public works construction sites.
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Support the design and development of City engineering projects.
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Perform inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
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Assist with infrastructure planning, maintenance, and improvement initiatives.
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Review plans, blueprints, sketches, subdivision applications, and site plans for accuracy and compliance with established standards and construction practices.
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Conduct field inspections related to development and construction projects as needed.
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Maintain and organize engineering records, including maps, plans, drawings, blueprints, reports, and field documentation.
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Manage and update GIS data, utility asset maps, and related databases.
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Maintain the City's asset management and work order system (Cartegraph).
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Provide research, drafting, and technical support services.
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Assist residents, contractors, and developers with engineering permits, requirements, and inquiries.
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Process permit applications and verify compliance with initial requirements.
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Issue permits for single-family driveways, street excavations, and sidewalk encumbrances.
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Maintain accurate permit records within the City's online permitting system.
This position is subject to standby and callback during non-regular working hours, weekends and holidays.
Our Community
Keene is a progressive city with the heart of a town, the cultural and economic hub of the Monadnock region.
Keene is an energetic community that provides services, programs, and resources for a much greater population than the residents of the city alone. Although the conveniences and attractions of large metropolitan areas are close at hand, the community maintains a solidly residential working-class character, complemented by an idyllic, rural landscape. The heart of the community is its vibrant and historic, downtown core. Keene has cultivated a lasting spirit of place, built on a foundation of the past and a clear vision of the future.
Minimum Qualifications
An associate’s degree in engineering plus 1-3 years of professional engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. An Engineer in Training or Land Surveyor in Training registration is desired.
Pay and Benefits
As of 7/1/2026, this full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $32.70- $40.75 per hour and will also receive an attractive benefits package which includes low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, State of NH Group I retirement, and other benefits such as life insurance, disability, and paid time off. Municipal employees may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
How to Apply
Apply today! Please upload your resume and cover letter before submitting your completed application. Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email.
This position will be open until it is filled, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.as
