Assistant Design-Build Structural Review Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • United States, Massachusetts, 10 Park Plaza, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

MassDOT Design-Build Section is seeking to add a Bridge Technical Reviewer to their team. This role will involve the review of design plans and calculations for complex bridge projects and require excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work through project specific issues and unique challenges. This position will report to the Director of Alternative Project Delivery and will assist in advancing Design-Build projects in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards.

Requirements

• At least six 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.
• At least four years of the above experience must have been in a professional capacity.
• At least two years of the above experience must have been in a supervisory, managerial, or administrative capacity.
• 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 (A) experience.
• A Bachelor's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology, may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
• A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.
• Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.
• No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering.
• Knowledge of the principles of hydraulics as applied to surface drainage pipes and culverts.
• Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of concrete and asphalt; mechanical properties of fluids; theory and practice of plane surveying; Knowledge of the engineering properties of soils.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment and materials used in building, bridge, highway, road, street or tunnel construction; Knowledge of mathematical formulas used to compute volumes and areas.
• Knowledge of the types and skill in the uses of equipment used in plane surveying, knowledge of the methods of soil testing.
• Knowledge of mathematical computations used in solving civil engineering problems.
• Knowledge of elementary algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, integral and differential calculus; knowledge of the standard procedures for taking field notes in connection with plane surveying.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of civil engineering data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications and guidelines governing assigned unit activities and in connection with the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, buildings, etc.

Responsibilities

• Reviews structural aspects of Design-Build project submissions, ensuring compliance with project RFP requirements, AASHTO Specifications, and MassDOT Bridge Manual requirements. Reviews are thorough, accurate, adhere to industry and MassDOT standards and done in a timely manner.
• Provides support to Design-Build Project Managers and Districts by providing structural input on RFI responses, NCRs, and design changes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of bridge analysis, design, and advanced computer modeling techniques as well as software used for structural engineering analysis and bridge design.
• Makes recommendations on bridge design criteria and interpretation of the MassDOT Bridge Manual.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the design of bridge superstructures, substructures, and foundations of conventional bridges.
• Resolves structural issues by coordinating meetings with appropriate parties such as District or Consultant reviewers.
• Resolves structural questions raised by FHWA.
• Communicates guidance to Project Managers on structural issues accurately and effectively.
• Collaborates with other Design-Build Structural Review Engineers to review structural submissions and discuss comments.
• Coordinates with MassDOT Bridge Section for Bridge Manual Waivers and technical discussions regarding projects.
• Acts as a resource to District Project staff on structural topics.
• Represents MassDOT on selection committees as necessary.
• Ensures review comments are communicated effectively to the Design-Build Team.
• Provides a direct line of communication to the Design-Build Teams to resolve structural issues.
• Actively attends Over the Shoulder review meetings hosted by Design-Builders and actively participates in Comment-Resolution meetings.

Benefits

• A five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus for newly hired employees.
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior