Highway Engineering Co-op Spring 2027

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) invites applications for the Highway Engineering Co-opSpring 2027. Co-ops work with engineers on on-site visits, plans, and analyses, gaining experience on significant highway and bridge projects while networking across the Commonwealth.

The program runs January to May/June with a full-time commitment and practical exposure to field investigations, design work, and environmental considerations.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for highway/bridge projects.
• Gather data for engineering/environmental reports and studies.
• Perform calculations related to survey, traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater flow, and materials quantities.
• Conduct field investigations to resolve construction, maintenance, environmental, or traffic problems.
• Review licenses/permits and construction service payment estimates/invoices.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Description - Highway Engineering Co-op Spring 2027 (2600060P)

Job Description

Highway Engineering Co-op Spring 2027 - ( 2600060P )

Description

Position Summary

MassDOTco-ops have the chance to work with some of the most highly respected engineers and specialists in the state. Duties include going on site visits, working on exciting and significant projects, and delivering quality work that has a positive and lasting influence on transportation in the Commonwealth. Theco-op also provides an opportunity to network with professionals across the state.

The Engineering Co-op Program typically runs from January to May/June. Co-ops must commit to a full-time schedule for the co-op period.

Engineering co-ops will be assigned throughout the Highway Division and may assist MassDOT engineers in the following areas:

• Preparing plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for highway and bridge construction or maintenance projects.
• Providing data for the preparation of engineering or environmental reports and studies.
• Performing calculations such as those related to survey, traffic forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater flow, and quantity of materials.
• Analyzing changes in scope of work during design and/or construction of projects.
• Conducting field investigations in order to gather information needed to resolve construction, maintenance, environmental, or traffic problems.
• Reviewing applications for licenses or permits for the transportation of materials and for the construction of projects.
• Reviewing construction and service contract payment estimates and/or invoices for materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspecting construction operations, such as drainage, steel placement, paving, or concrete to ensure work is being performed according to specifications.
• Inspecting maintenance work, such as highway landscaping and repaving operations.
• Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or general reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records; and operating technical equipment.
• Geocode- pull, redact, and analyze crash data to assist with evaluation of high crash locations and assist with performance of Road Safety Audits.
• Environmental compliance and permitting; including groundwater, stormwater, air, noise, wetlands, wildlife, climatology, hazardous materials, and waste.
• Assists in the biennial inspection of bridges as required. Work includes, but is not limited to, preparation for the inspection, actual inspection in the field, and compiling the final report.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with AutoCAD.

Proficient with Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.

Excellent verbal and analytical skills.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes 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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Equal Opportunity

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 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

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 17, 2026, 7:47:06 PM

Salary

21.00 - 21.00 Hourly

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Bargaining Unit : Non

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No