Assistant HQ Area Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 103,024 - 145,829

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts—Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) seeks a Civil Engineer IV to lead and support highway, bridge, building and facility projects in Massachusetts. The role includes coordinating with area engineers, reviewing construction documents, and guiding issue-resolution with IT and district offices.

The position offers a full-time, hybrid work arrangement in Boston with a signing bonus up to $5,000, subject to taxes and probation requirements.

Qualifications

This requisition requires five years of full-time or equivalent civil engineering experience in construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, or related areas.
At least three years must be in a professional capacity, and at least one year in a supervisory role.
Substitutions includeBachelor's or Graduate degrees for portions of the experience as detailed.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with Area Engineers and attend field and office meetings.
Perform site inspections and guide the district construction office for problem resolution.
Review plans, specifications and estimates for constructability and review project amendments.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Supervisory experience

Construction inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Associate's degree in civil engineering

Graduate degree in civil engineering

Job 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. The basic purpose of this work is to 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

Coordinate with Area Engineers.

Attend field and office meetings and perform site inspections related to construction projects, representing the construction section. Provides guidance to District construction office for problem resolution. Coordinate among parties for problem resolution, both inside and outside of MassDOT.

Attend meetings associated with other Boston Sections and Divisions representing the Boston Construction Office, for Cost Recovery, Claims, IT Development, Utility Issues, Design Issues, and other project specific issues.

Review plans specifications and estimates for constructability.

Evaluating Bids and Processing Award Documentation.

Create Review and comment on Construction Schedules and Time Determinations.

Review District Construction Contract Amendment documentation from District offices and using paper and electronic means process these Amendments.

Organize, Review, and Comment on Policies and Procedures for the Construction Office such as, Standard Operating Procedure, Field Guidance Memo to District Office and Instruction Manuals for Systems.

Represent the Construction office in the Business Owner Role for IT projects such as eConstruction.

Support Construction Section Managers in the publication of Price Adjustment and Incentive/Disincentive Clauses.

Coordination of payment issues with financial personnel.

Support the Deputy Administrator / Chief of Construction Engineering, the Construction Engineer, and the Assist. Construction Engineer on Special Assignments including Gathering Data by District associated with request for data information. This will require coordination with IT, and District Offices.

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 ofMassachusetts 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 atmass.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.

Qualifications

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 / 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 (A) five 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 three years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least one year 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.

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 / Aff…

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 don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Civil Engineer IV

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Jul 31, 2026, 6:49:10 PM

Number of Openings