Assistant District Bridge Engineer/Design & Review (Civil Engineer V)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Taunton (MA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) seeks an Assistant District Bridge Engineer/Design & Review (Civil Engineer V) in Taunton. This role leads the District Bridge Section’s Design unit, reviews consultant bridge rehab and replacement work, and ensures plans, specs and estimates meet MassDOT standards.

You will coordinate permits, supervise staff, engage with agencies and stakeholders, and oversee technical work across highways, bridges and facilities to maintain safe and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to supervise, plan and assign work; ensure effective performance.
• Knowledge of bridge design review and construction standards (MassDOT/AASHTO).
• Experience coordinating with permits, districts and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with surveying, materials and quality control practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the Design unit of the District Bridge Section.
• Review structural rehabilitation and replacement calculations for bridges.
• Prepare in-house plans, specifications and estimates for bridge projects.
• Assign permits and coordinate with District Permits group.
• Liaise with agencies, towns and officials regarding bridge conditions and repairs.
• Supervise staff using performance reviews and progressive discipline as needed.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Supervisory ability

Bridge design review

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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Job Description - Assistant District Bridge Engineer/Design & Review (Civil Engineer V) (260007IN)

Job Description

Description

Position Summary

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, buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of District Assistant Bridge Engineer, including coordinating, monitoring and supervising the activities of the Design unit of the District Bridge Section to ensure effective operations. This includes bridge related permits and bridge related work within interstate maintenance projects.
• Responsible for structural design review of consultant designed bridge rehabilitation and replacement calculations submitted to the District 5 Bridge Section for review and approval. Applicable MassDOT and AASHTO standards shall be utilized to verify structural adequacy of proposed bridge projects.
• Responsible for the preparation of In-House plans (bridge related work in IM projects), specifications and estimates to ensure that the scopes of the projects are complete, appropriate for the needs of the structures, and comply with the Department’s policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Assigns and reviews bridge related permits and coordination with District Permits group.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of engineering including design, construction, cost control and materials.
• Generates response to correspondence from inside and outside of MassDOT in a timely manner and adhering to proper specifications and MassDOT rules and regulations.
• Responds to inquiries, complaints, deficiency reports, both written and verbal, in a timely manner and ensures that complaints and requests are investigated and addressed in a timely manner.
• Liaisons between Department sections, State and Federal agencies, towns, elected officials and other stakeholders regarding condition, status and repair of structures.
• Assign duties and review performance of subordinates using EPRS. Use progressive discipline when personnel problems arise.
• Knowledge and techniques of supervision adhering to fair supervisory practices, plans and assigns work according to the capabilities of subordinates and available resources, communicates instructions accurately and effectively.
• Represents MassDOT and/or attends meetings and conferences as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications Required at Hire

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering.
• Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of concrete and asphalt; mechanical properties of fluids; theory and practice of plane surveying.
• Knowledge of the types & skill in the uses of equipment used in plane surveying, knowledge of the methods of soil testing.
• Knowledge of elementary algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, integral and differential calculus; knowledge of the standard procedures for taking field notes in connection with plane surveying.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities and in connection with the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, buildings, etc.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of supervision.
• Ability to determine proper format and procedure for assembling items of information.
• Ability to plan, assign, and coordinate work of others.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current 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.

About MassDOT

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 at mass.gov/massdot-careers .

MassDOT’s 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 (4) divisions.

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Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Applicants must have at least (A) six 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, of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience, and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

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 (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in civil engineering** or civil engineering technology** may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering** may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) 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.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

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

For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team [e-mail].

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.

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.

An Equal Opportunity / Affi…

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, orany other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, andPersons of Color (BIPOC) may self‐select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the jobrequirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for thisrole.

Official Title : Civil Engineer V

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-1000 County Street

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Number of Openings

1

Salary

109,047.98 - 154,463.19 Yearly

Bargaining Unit : DOT

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes