Rail & Transit Co-op — Spring 2027 (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is offering a Rail Co-op Spring 2027 position. The role involves assisting in oversight of maintenance on MassDOT property and supporting project development across Massachusetts.

The co-op works closely with Rail Assistant Project Managers and Rail Project Manager on statewide projects and requires strong communication skills, data management, and OSHA knowledge. Hybrid schedule may be available.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communications skills, including group settings and in public meetings.
• Proficient in the entire Microsoft Office suite and in data management.
• Understanding of OSHA requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing and managing maintenance work on MassDOT property.
• Assist in managing project development processes, contracting, oversight, and evaluation of railroad construction projects.
• Assist in budgetary, performance, and quality goals for all work per applicable requirements.
• Travel statewide to perform required activities.
• Draft materials and communications.
• Be able to pass and obtain Roadway Worker Protection Card.
• Must have good communications skills.
• Review construction and service estimates and invoices.
• Analyze changes in scope during design/construction projects.
• Perform related duties such as writing memoranda, letters, or reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records.

Job description

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is offering a Rail Co-op Spring 2027 position. The role involves assisting in oversight of maintenance on MassDOT property and supporting project development across Massachusetts.

The co-op works closely with Rail Assistant Project Managers and Rail Project Manager on statewide projects and requires strong communication skills, data management, and OSHA knowledge. Hybrid schedule may be available.