The Town of Colonie, a modern and growing community in the heart of the Capital District and  Tech Valley and one of the largest townships in Upstate New York, seeks an Assistant Engineer  for its Latham operations to continue our mission of protecting public health and the  environment.  

The Assistant Engineer is responsible for technical engineering and administrative duties  associated with the design, construction, and inspection of Town public sanitary sewer  collection and treatment system including project management, system evaluations, regulatory  reporting, specifications, and employee supervision.  

Candidates must have a good knowledge of engineering relating to the design, operation and  maintenance of infrastructure. Experience in the design, operation and maintenance of sanitary  sewer collection piping and pumping systems, and wastewater treatment plant physical,  biological and chemical processes is preferred. General knowledge of construction  specifications, plans, codes, rules and regulations associated with the industry, and capabilities  in completing engineering studies, performing complex calculations, and preparing and  reviewing technical reports and recommendations. Geographic Information System and  AutoCAD experience is a plus.  

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering AND successful  completion of a national Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)  Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.  

There is a three-step salary program. Starting salary is $83,276 which will increase to $90,319  after one year of service. The salary after two years of service for the third and final step of the  program will be determined by contract renewal negotiations. This position includes excellent  health, vision and dental insurance, employee assistance program, sick and vacation policies,  work boot and safety clothing provisions, flexible benefits plan and NYS Retirement Plan.  

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit an  Application for Employment (available at www.colonie.org/civilservice) and resume to:  Personnel Officer, Town of Colonie, Memorial Town Hall, 534 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY  12110. Resumes without a signed application will not be considered.