Civil Engineer

Job Description - Civil Engineer I (2600041C) Official Title

Civil Engineer I

Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports, studies and analytical data; perform calculations relating to engineering problems; perform engineering surveys; inspect construction and/or maintenance work; and perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways, bridges, tunnels, buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards.
The basic purpose of this work is to perform professional engineering duties in such areas as tunnels, highways, bridges, buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards.

Oversee and review work performed by MassDOT contractors actively working on maintenance contracts.

Participate in field investigations to gather information needed to resolve construction, maintenance, environmental, or traffic problems.

Recommends modifications to plans, specifications, and engineering agreements for elements of maintenance engineering projects.

Write memoranda, letters, and reports to supervisors concerning the status of engineering projects or problems.

Reviews and analyzes changes in scope of work for maintenance projects during design and/or construction.

Oversee specific elements of bridge, tunnel and/or roadway maintenance contract implementation in accordance with MassDOT standards and specifications, including design review, data analysis, problem resolution, schedule and mobilize maintenance crews, inspect and document maintenance work and devise payment structure and cost analysis.

Perform other related work as required.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired rent MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts:
1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck.
2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

• I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
• II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for the required experience.

Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

A Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

United States—Massachusetts—Boston—Kneeland Street

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Full-time

Multiple

$75,317.72 - $ yearly

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