The Town is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Engineering Tech (Civil) in the Department of Technical Services (D.O.T.S.) which includes the Town’s Engineering and Code Enforcement divisions.  The Engineering Tech assists the Director in the planning, preparation and design of various construction projects related to public works infrastructure and performs daily inspections related to site development applications (both residential and commercial). This position allows for an individual to gain the requisite experience to be eligible to become a NYS Licensed Professional Engineer.  Potential for career advancement.  

This position is a competitive class as defined by Civil Service rules and as such all candidates must meet the requirements of Westchester County Civil Service to apply for the Director of the Department of Environmental Services exam.    

Description of Work (Illustrative Only):

•    Uses software such as CAD, ArcGIS and similar suites to perform daily job functions and support senior staff  
•    Assists in drafting of plans and sketches for the design of municipal projects under supervision of senior staff
•    Prepares and assists in the preparation of cost estimates of materials, supplies and equipment for projects
•    Inspects and assists in the inspection of municipal construction projects to assure correct materials are used, work is performed correctly, and projects are constructed according to specifications and plans
•    Inspects and assists in the inspection of private residential and commercial construction to ensure compliance with approved site plans and local environmental (wetland, steep slope and storm water) ordinances
•    Researches and gathers supporting information and data that will be incorporated in public contracts related to municipal construction projects

•    Gathers information for progress reports on construction projects
•    Maintains as-built records and geographic information, and associated records relating to engineering projects
•    Assists in MS4 compliance

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience:

4-Year degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, preferred.  Applicants are encouraged to have obtained an engineer in training (EIT) or sit for within first year of employment.  

4-Year Engineering science degree, acceptable with 2-years of experience in the civil engineering field having involved working on the design, construction or planning of public works buildings and infrastructures.

Good knowledge of surveying practices and theory; good knowledge of modern methods, techniques and machinery used in construction; working knowledge of drafting techniques; working knowledge of the practices of specification writing; working knowledge of construction estimating; ability to design and draft routine municipal projects; ability to read plans and surveys; ability to make routine engineering computations; ability to prepare sketches, maps, plans, graphs, and charts; ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data; ability to effectively use computer applications such as GIS, computer assisted design (CAD) programs and Microsoft Office Suite Programs. 

Compensation: 
$94,458-$99,421
To Apply: 
E-mail resume and cover letter to C. Vahey – claudiav@townofcortlandtny.gov

Deadline for application: May 8, 2026 4 pm E.S.T.