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Job Description
4,485 of 10,000 Between $32.70 and
$40.75
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Engineering Technician
City of Keene
Occupation:
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Location:
Keene, NH - 03431
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Shift
Posted:
06/22/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
NHWorks Job Match
Web Site:
NHWorks Job Match
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
06/24/2026
Expires:
08/31/2026
Job #: 530451
Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite
Full Time Education
Associate's Degree Experience
12 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Hours
40 Hours Per Week Public Transit
Available Benefits
Job Description
. Are you passionate about engineering, construction, mapping technology, and public service? The City of Keene is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Engineering Technician to join our Public Works team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure and utility systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a combination of fieldwork, technical problem-solving, data management, and customer interaction while making a direct impact on the community. What You'll Do Assist with field surveys of utility infrastructure and public works construction sites.
Support the design and development of City engineering projects.
Perform inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Assist with infrastructure planning, maintenance, and improvement initiatives.
Review plans, blueprints, sketches, subdivision applications, and site plans for accuracy and compliance with established standards and construction practices.
Conduct field inspections related to development and construction projects as needed.
Maintain and organize engineering records, including maps, plans, drawings, blueprints, reports, and field documentation.
Manage and update GIS data, utility asset maps, and related databases.
Maintain the City's asset management and work order system (Cartegraph).
Provide research, drafting, and technical support services.
Assist residents, contractors, and developers with engineering permits, requirements, and inquiries.
Process permit applications and verify compliance with initial requirements.
Issue permits for single-family driveways, street excavations, and sidewalk encumbrances.
Maintain accurate permit records within the City's online permitting system. This position is subject to standby and callback during non-regular working hours, weekends and holidays. 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. Discover More About the Monadnock Region Minimum Qualifications An associates degree in engineering plus 1-3 years of professional engineering experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. An Engineer in Training or Land Surveyor in Training registration is desired. Pay and Benefits As of 7/1/2026, this full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $32.70- $40.75 per hour 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. How to Apply Apply online at https://keenenh.gov/jobs. 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 it is filled, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Job Description:
Engineering Technician The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.