Junior Design/Review Engineer (Civil Engineer I)

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Junior Design Review Engineer Civil Engineer I 2500086N

Position Summary

Do you want to use your engineering skills to make a difference in the Commonwealth? Our entry-level Civil Engineers perform a variety of tasks including preparing and/or reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for MassDOT projects. They also prepare and/or review reports, studies, and analyzing data, performing calculations relating to engineering problems, and performing engineering surveys.

Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for engineering projects. They 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, buildings, facilities, and utilities, all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the design of State Highway projects in compliance with MassDOT standards and policies.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of all aspects of design, including plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of Right of Way plans in conjunction with the project design.
• Under supervision, performs engineering reviews of consultant submittals and recommends modifications to plans, specifications, and engineering agreements in accordance with design criteria, policies, and regulations.
• Reviews federally funded projects at all design stages to ensure the submissions are in conformance with MassDOT and Federal Highway standards.
• Reviews projects for construction issues and cost savings measures.
• Reviews private development projects and Permits on State Highway for conformance with MassDOT policy.
• Organizes all aspects of information related to a project.
• Meets with other District Sections, MassDOT Headquarters, Public Officials, Consultants, Utilities, and Contractors during the various stages of project design and review through construction.
• Performs related duties as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in various civil engineering software, such as AutoCAD, GIS, and Excel.
• Ability to work and interact in a diverse workforce.
• Strong math skills.

Our Civil Engineering candidates are able to build a thriving career at MassDOT. Moreover, MassDOT is committed to offering remote flexibility where appropriate, so that work-life balance can be further enhanced. MassDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as a pension and 403b plan. Its a great place to start your career while growing your skill sets. In addition to a competitive base salary, after you work 40 hours a week, any additional hours are compensated as overtime. This position is eligible for a five-thousand-dollar ($5,000) signing bonus, if you are newly hired into the Unit E collective bargaining unit at MassDOT. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: $3,000 less applicable taxes included in the employees first paycheck, and $2,000 less applicable taxes after the successful completion of the employees probationary period.

About MassDOT

The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealths 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 MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOTs divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters, Planning & Enterprise Services provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four divisions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled, however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered. Please provide a complete, accurate, and current resume and application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least 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.

Substitutions:

I. An Associates 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 Bachelors or higher degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for the required experience.

NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, sanitary, environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport, and materials. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License may be required.

For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@state.ma.us. For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722. For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADACoordinator Lucy Bayard at 857-274-1935.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards.

An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

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.

Research suggests that qualified women, Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC), may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.