Traffic Engineer (Civil Engineer I)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,824 - 106,909; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus $5,000

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation in Boston seeks a Civil Engineer I to review design plans, traffic studies and related environmental documents, providing comments and technical feedback. The role supports the Accelerated Bridge Program and other traffic engineering initiatives in a full-time capacity.

The position offers a signing bonus up to $5,000 and a potential hybrid work schedule, with responsibilities across design submissions, work zone safety and mobility initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, civil engineering experience in areas such as construction, survey, design or transportation.
• Substitutions: an Associate’s degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may substitute for up to one year of experience; a Bachelor’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
• Special requirement: possession of a current Massachusetts Class D Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review design plans, functional design reports, and traffic studies; provide comments via memo, phone, email, or meetings.
• Review Environmental Impact Documents, Traffic Reports, and MassDOT-Highway materials.
• Assist with division design submissions and provide appropriate responses.
• Support Work Zone Safety & Mobility Initiatives and related research activities.
• Provide technical review of traffic engineering for the Accelerated Bridge Program.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks to support the Traffic and Safety Engineering Section during staffing needs.

Job description

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Job Description

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Review of design plans/functional design reports/traffic studies and provide comments via memo, phone, email, meeting, etc.
• Review of Environmental Impact Documents, Traffic Reports and MassDOT-Highway.
• Division design submissions and provide appropriate response.
• Assist with Work Zone Safety & Mobility Initiatives and any related research.
• Provide technical review of traffic engineering for the Accelerated Bridge Program.
• Provide miscellaneous tasks as necessary to help the Traffic and Safety Engineering Section when there are staffing needs: Work Zone Safety & Mobility Initiatives, Assist with Road Safety Audits, Specialized Traffic Operations Analyses, etc.

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

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have at least (A) two 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 or (B) 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 experience.*
• II. A Bachelor’s or higher degree with a major in civil engineering** or civil engineering technology**, may be substituted for the required 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.

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 at [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 / Affidative 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.

Official Title

Civil Engineer I

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Jul 31, 2026, 6:48:06 PM

Number of Openings

2

Salary

76,824.07 - 106,909.43 Yearly

Bargaining Unit

DOT

Confidential

No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule

Yes

If you have Diversity, Affimative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Derrick Mann - 857-368-8541