Canton Water Engineering Assistant
Company: Msccn
Location: Canton
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Salary Range: $66,343- $97,419 (10 - $20/hour in benefits).
Employment with the City of Canton comes with an array of benefits.
We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid
holidays, a retirement plan, sick time, and personal holidays.
General Statement of Duties: This is a responsible and professional
position with lower-level managerial responsibilities Perform
professional work which involves the application of civil
engineering, surveying, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), or
project management to the design, oversight, and construction of
public works projects Work is performed under the general direction
of applicable professional staff and is subject to review upon
completion Assignments are usually broad in scope with the
opportunity for the use of professional judgment Application of
sound technical principles, practices, and judgment at various
levels of project design and construction Work must be performed in
accordance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations This
position is responsible for the direction of work and manner of
accomplishment of assigned personnel This is a professional
engineering track position This position reports to the Department
Head, Assistant Department Head, or their designee Minimum
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field;
or an equivalent combination of education, experience and/or
training as deemed acceptable by the Department Head Must possess a
valid State of Ohio Driver's License at all times Preferred
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Passing score on
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Required Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities: General knowledge of the principles and practices of
civil engineering, surveying, GIS, project management, or any
combination of the above, as needed by the department Familiarity
or basic ability to utilize computer software, including, but not
limited to AutoCAD Civil 3D, ESRI, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and
Excel, and water modeling Knowledge of construction materials,
methods, and safety standards as related to engineering design,
construction, and related standards and specifications Ability to
plan projects and prepare related designs, estimates, and
specifications Skill in the use of engineering and surveying
instruments and equipment Ability to prepare technical and
administrative reports Ability to analyze situations and develop
workable solutions Ability to effectively communicate and present
ideas verbally and in writing Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships as appropriate with elected
officials, department heads, city employees, other agencies, the
development, engineering, and construction community, the general
public, etc. Ability to effectively supervise assigned personnel
Proactive training and continuing professional development Examples
of Work: Assist the Department Head, Assistant Department Head, or
their assigned designee in developing, implementing, supervising,
and managing various public works projects Conduct preliminary
studies and prepare designs for public works improvements related
to water distribution Develop scopes, specifications, estimates,
and standards for public works projects Prepare loan and grant
applications Create CAD drawings Operate survey equipment,
including GIS devices Consult with developers, architects,
engineers, contractors, and others regarding proposed developments,
associated utilities, and applicable permits and regulations Advise
and answer technical questions regarding various projects Review
and approve construction plans and specifications prepared by
consulting engineers, the Ohio Department of Transportation, and
others for the City Ensure that plans are in compliance with
applicable City codes, specifications, and other requirements
Assist engineering personnel in the design of a variety of public
works projects Assist in the inspection and oversight of public
works construction projects Review project plans, construction
specifications, material testing requirements, safety standards,
shop drawings, quantity measurements, change orders, etc. with
inspectors Review pay requests from contractors and consultants and
process accordingly Identify problems and potential problems, and
recommend solutions to senior management as necessary Prepare and
maintain records and reports delineating the activities of the
department Keep abreast of professional developments in the field
of civil engineering by reading and studying journals and trade
magazines, affiliation with local professional or trade
organizations, and attendance to professional or trade workshops
and conferences Coordinate efforts as needed with various
departments, agencies, representatives, and the general public
Supervise assigned staff activities on a daily basis Train
employees as appropriate Prepare and maintain accurate records and
reports Confer with others and give engineering advice on a wide
variety of public works improvements Attend meetings concerning
engineering problems and public works projects and related
issues
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