Senior Civil Engineer - Roads, Bridges & Facilities

Massachusetts Department of Public Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Developmental Services seeks a Civil Engineer IV to oversee engineering projects, prepare designs, and supervise survey and construction activities. The role reports to the Director of Capital Planning and Facilities Management and focuses on highways, bridges, and building facilities in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities include directing planning and design reviews, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering reliable, safe civil infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Supervision of staff and projects
• Strong civil engineering fundamentals
• Experience with plans, specs, and cost estimates
• Knowledge of surveying and field data collection
• Familiarity with hydraulics, soils, and geotechnical concepts
• Ability to read plans, blueprints, and technical drawings

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review plans, specs, and cost estimates for major projects
• Direct design and technical review of buildings projects
• Review contractor work on large building projects
• Act as district survey supervisor for a state area
• Supervise traffic signal and highway lighting design
• Provide expert testimony in court proceedings

Skills

Supervision

Civil Eng

Surveying

Hydraulics

Soils

Blueprint reading

Education

Civil engineering degree

Professional engineer license

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

Department of Developmental Services seeks a Civil Engineer IV to oversee engineering projects, prepare designs, and supervise survey and construction activities. The role reports to the Director of Capital Planning and Facilities Management and focuses on highways, bridges, and building facilities in Massachusetts.

Responsibilities include directing planning and design reviews, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering reliable, safe civil infrastructure.