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Verified Pay check_circle $94712 - $119429 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Watertown, New York

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Job Description

Job Description
The City of Watertown has an immediate opening within the Engineering Department. The Assistant City Engineer is a senior level of the Engineering series. This position reports directly to the City Engineer and requires oversight of the City’s Engineering staff, including design and construction for all City utility infrastructure projects. Supervision is exercised over subordinate engineering department personnel. This position differs from that of Civil Engineer II by virtue of its expanded scope and level of responsibility.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
  •  Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field and 4 years of engineering experience, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity. 
DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: 
  • Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License. 
SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT: 
  • Must possess or achieve NYS Professional Engineering license within 24 months of employment. Must maintain PE license for permanent appointment and continued employment. 

This is a competitive title in the classified civil service. Appointment will be on a provisional basis only. To be eligible for permanent status, the individual accepting appointment will be required to pass a civil service exam and score among the top three.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply through the online portal: https://watertown-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps 

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/10/2025.

Email civilservice@watertown-ny.gov for a complete job description. 

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Posting ID: 1270549921 Posted: 2026-06-27 Job Title: Assistant City Engineer