Date of Posting: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Department: Public Works
Job Title: Engineering Specialist
Vacancies: One (1) Permanent Full-time
Work hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday—8:30AM-4PM; Tuesday—8:30AM-8PM; Friday—8:30AM-12:30PM
Salary
$80,000-$95,000, plus benefits
Overview:
Under the direction of the Commissioner of Public Works, this position is directly responsible for the City’s record drawings, and survey notes including public records requests of same. Position also administers the departments street opening permitting system and coordinates with contractors regarding work on or in public streets.
Essential Functions:
• Oversee the Department of Public Work Street Opening permitting program
• Issue Street Opening Permits and Street Obstruction Permits
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with requirements within the Street Opening Permit Manual.
• Inspection of trenches and obstructions during/after work.
• Communicates and informs to all relevant parties and stakeholders before and during a project all necessary information.
• Reviews and approves Contractors insurance, bonding documents, and permit applications
• Processes deposits for street opening permits and invoices for certain utility companies’ ongoing permits
• Maintains City’s inventory of record drawings
• Develops program and project budgets, schedules, work plans, labor utilization and cost estimates/projections.
• Maintains technical skills to interpret construction methods, contracts and project drawings.
• Performs supervisory role towards City snow plow contractors on a limited basis (seasonal)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Commissioner or his designee
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, or land survey and/or construction management and 3 to 5 years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Engineer-in-training credentials preferred. Work will be under the direction of a Professional Engineer and can be counted towards professional licensure.
Requirements and Qualifications:
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractor, stakeholders and designers.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to produce correspondence, reports and utilize Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work outdoors, in an office environment and on construction sites.
• Ability to manage time skills and monitor and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of road construction procedures, land survey. procurement law and construction project management practices.
• Ability to maintain records; and skill in preparing reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in written, verbal and electronic communications.
• Must possess a Massachusetts Driver’s License.
• Bilingual/bicultural candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• When applicants are substantially similar in terms of qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who have resided in the City of Lynn for a continuous twelve-month period prior to the date of posting.
How To Apply
A completed application, including resume and cover letter, can be submitted via:
- Email ([email protected])
- Regular Post
- In-Person at the Personnel Department, Room 307 in Lynn City Hall
If submitting via e-mail, please include the “JOB TITLE” in the subject line. A review of applications will begin the week of February 2nd and continue until the position is filled.
Job Title: "Engineering Specialist"
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED (Priority Date: Monday, February 2, 2026)
* When applicants are substantially similar in terms of qualifications, preference will be given to candidates who have resided in the City of Lynn for a continuous twelve-month period prior to the date of posting.
The City of Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
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If you have any questions about the application process or need assistance, please call (781) 598-4000 or email us at [email protected].