Assistant Civil Engineer

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority•Chelsea, MA

13d•$83,629 - $116,809•Onsite

About The Position

As a Resident Inspector, the Assistant Civil Engineer provides construction inspection and administration for construction and/or rehabilitation improvements of Waterworks and Wastewater facilities and infrastructure. The position is based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and is onsite with no telework allowed. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role works under the general supervision of the Construction Coordinator and exercises close supervision over field employees, including Staff Engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field, and at least two years of technical or professional experience in civil engineering work such as construction, survey, design, hydraulics, structural, highway architecture, soils, or materials; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or equivalent from another state.
Thorough knowledge of the heavy construction industry.
Technical skills and knowledge of construction methods.
Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to effectively manage construction contracts involving complex and varying technical problems.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Acts as a resident inspector on construction projects and monitors and documents contractor compliance with construction documents, MWRA policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
Maintains a daily diary for each construction contract, recording contractual work, construction photographs, weather conditions, visitors, change orders, and claims in accordance with MWRA procedures.
Maintains project files and ensures construction contract documentation is complete, current, and compliant with MWRA policies and procedures.
Assists the Resident Engineer as needed, including maintaining a quantity control ledger and reviewing partial and final pay estimates and daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Prepares accurate redlined drawings for record drawings and maintains red-line drawings and sketches documenting actual construction work.
Computes quantities for completed construction, reviews and calculates project cost estimates, and computes data for periodic reports and records.
Coordinates construction with pertinent Authority departments and concerned public agencies.
Reviews plans for small projects for bidability and constructability.
Performs or checks computations and plans prepared by others for accuracy; estimates material quantities and project costs; reviews contractors’ payment requests and recommends payment.
Performs related duties as required.
Exercises close supervision over field employees, including Staff Engineers.