Assistant City Engineer

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Are you a skilled civil engineering professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly improves the community? We invite you to apply for the position of Assistant City Engineer, a key leadership role within our Engineering Division!

As the second-in-command to the City Engineer, you will play an integral part in planning, building, and maintaining the City’s public infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to lead talented staff, manage complex capital projects, and ensure the successful delivery of high-impact, grant-funded initiatives. In this role, you will help guide the long-term vision for our city’s streets, utilities, and public works, while stepping in as Acting City Engineer when needed.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support staff, consultants, and contractors working on engineering design, construction, and inspection.
• Manage large, multi-phase infrastructure projects, many of which are state or federally funded.
• Help shape the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and long-range infrastructure plans.
• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with residents, community groups, agencies, and utilities on project goals and updates.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and policy development.
• Ensure compliance with all technical standards, codes, and funding requirements.
• Represent the Engineering Division at public meetings—occasionally outside regular working hours.

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.

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Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, plus 3-5 years of progressive professional engineering experience in municipal or public works projects. The NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) registration as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) is required. The NH OPLC registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) is required within 24 months of employment. A valid driver’s license is required.

Salary and Benefits:

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $89,912– $112,046 annually 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 (PSLF) Program.

A dynamic environment where you can learn from interesting and talented colleagues across multiple departments and disciplines.

• The opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

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 filled and the first review of applications will be on Monday, December 29, 2025.

Job Description: Assistant City Engineer

The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.