District Planning Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $5,000

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking a Civil Engineer IV for the Lenox district. The role involves planning, design, reviews, cost estimates, and coordination with multiple sections to advance highway and bridge projects in accordance with regulations and standards.

The position offers a signing bonus of $5,000 and requires five years of civil engineering experience, including supervisory experience and relevant substitutions.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time or equivalent work experience in civil engineering.
• At least three years in a professional capacity.
• At least one year in a supervisory role.
• Educational substitutions allowed as specified (up to one year for B.A./B.S. substitute, up to three years for graduate degree).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with District teams to initiate MassDOT projects.
• Review Project Need Forms and Project Initiation Forms with municipalities.
• Prepare Project Evaluation Forms for quarterly PRC meetings.
• Provide updates to District Highway Director and Section heads on funding and progress.
• Track status of federal earmarks with the Office of Transportation Planning.
• Represent the District at public meetings and discuss MassDOT priorities.
• Review regional transportation plans and ensure MPO alignment.
• Prepare status reports for MPO meetings and massDOT implementation projects.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Transportation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Associate's degree in civil engineering (substitution)

Graduate degree in civil engineering (substitution)

Job description

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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. 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

Coordinates with Project Development Engineer, Projects Engineer, Maintenance, Bridge, Traffic, and Design Sections as needed to initiate MassDOT District projects in Project-Info. Enters information to initiate the process for which EWO/PARS numbers are created for district staff.

Coordinates with Project Development Engineer & Projects Engineer regarding review and follow‑up of Project Need Forms and Project Initiation Forms from District municipalities until Project Review Committee approval.

Compiles relevant information and prepares Project Evaluation Forms for review at quarterly pre-PRC meetings to ensure that municipal projects from District communities are appropriately presented.

Provides requested updates to District Highway Director and Section heads regarding status of Federal‑Aid and Non‑Federal Aid Road & Bridge advertising, as well as maintaining up to date Project Briefs.

Coordinates with the Office of Transportation Planning (Boston HQ) to track status and implementation of Federal earmarks for various projects.

Confers with District Project Development Engineer and District Highway Director regarding transportation planning topics discussed at regional transportation advisory group/committee meetings (staff level). Represents the District at these public meetings and speaks regarding MassDOT District priorities and projects.

Reviews drafts of Regional Transportation Plans, Transportation Improvement Programs, Unified Planning Work Programs, transportation studies, and other work products prepared or administered by various regional planning agencies. Coordinates with District Traffic Engineer to ensure that specific traffic‑related aspects in transportation studies receive appropriate technical review and comment. Compiles written review comments to ensure that MassDOT interests are represented.

In coordination with the Office of Transportation Planning, provides information to District Highway Director and Project Development Engineer regarding funding, MPO member voting scenarios, and other TIP related issues prior to MPO meetings, to ensure that MassDOT interests are advanced. Also prepares and presents status reports to MPO members for projects where MassDOT is implementing agency (Bridge & Highway).

Maintains liaison relationship with other District Sections, MassDOT Planning in Boston, and FHWA to ensure that District planning activities are consistent with MPO endorsed Transportation Plans and Statewide TIP.

Assists in investigating the feasibility of using State and/or Federal funds for various infrastructure improvements related to public‑private development affecting MassDOT owned assets.

Assists Project Development Engineer, as required to provide formal responses for signature, to inquiries from legislators and other entities regarding regional planning, status of projects, Federal Aid programs, and other various transportation planning topics.

Provides formal responses for signature, to all planning and funding related inquiries within District One.

Evaluates employee performance in accordance with the EPRS System.

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

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.

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.

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 / Affinitive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons withdisabilities 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, 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 IV

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Lenox-270 Main Street

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Number of Openings

1

Salary

103,024.54 - 145,829.89 Yearly

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes

Bargaining Unit : DOT

If you have Diversity, Affinitive Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Derrick Mann - 8573688541