Civil Engineer - Accident Recovery

Position Summary

Do you want to use your engineering skills to make a difference in the Commonwealth? Civil, mechanical and environmental engineers who have a passion for transportation are needed for numerous entry level positions throughout the organization.

Our entry level Civil Engineers perform a variety of tasks including preparing and/or reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for MassDOT projects; preparing and/or reviewing reports, studies and analyzing data; performing calculations relating to engineering problems; and performing engineering surveys.

• Supervises and inspects construction/maintenance contract work for compliance with department-controlled documents, accepted principles and practices, and engineering standards.
• Follows through inspections to ensure that necessary maintenance, repair and/or replacement procedures are undertaken and/or reported to the Supervisor.
• Provides engineering data for civil engineering projects such as buildings or highway construction in order to plan, design, and construct structures and facilities such as buildings, bridges, roads and drainage.
• Maintains project records, prepares reports on such matters as construction costs, field engineering and project status. Prepares contract quantity estimates for assigned contract(s).
• Assists with the writing of various locations maintenance contracts.
• Documents construction progress by following MassDOT project recordkeeping policies and procedures as directed by the Resident Engineer; prepares and/or provides information for Bi-weekly pay estimates (CQE’s); information for B&E Estimates at 50% and 75% or as needed; information for the project diary for completion by 9am for the preceding day; maintains project records relative to quantity documentation (QCL, Calc Book); maintain the RMS‑360 in close consultation with the District Materials Engineer;
  
  prepares daily reports and pay slips accurately and timely; monitors QCL items for required sketches and summary sheets; assists in reviewing baseline schedules and monthly updates; enters traffic information into the Event Reporting System (ERS); ensures that items tracked as force accounts are documented properly and the daily force account sheets are prepared and signed by both the Contractor and MassDOT personnel;
  
  prepares CSD‑683 forms for all overruns, underruns and EWO's; reviews all contractor submittals for extra work and provides recommendations to the Resident Engineer; reviews contractor claims for compensation and provides information required for preparing a defense of the claim; reviews contractor procedural submittals for constructability issues and provides comments to the Resident Engineer for incorporation into their response.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds to emergency calls 24/7.

• Proficiency in various civil engineering software (AutoCAD, GIS, Excel, etc).
• Ability to work/interact in a diverse workforce.
• Strong math skills.
• Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals.

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found /massdot-careers.

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning &…