Assistant to Resident Engineer (Civil Engineer I)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Arlington, MA

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About The Position

Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports, studies and analytical data; perform calculations relating to engineering problems; perform engineering surveys; inspect construction and/or maintenance work; and perform related work as required.
The basic purpose of this work is to perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways, bridges, buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology, may be substituted for the required experience.
• Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of Assistant to Resident Engineer on contracts with scopes of work that include activities such as interstate resurfacing, roadway reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation, and bridge replacement.
• Inspect construction operations to ensure conformance to contract provisions, contract plans, approved contractor submittals, Standard Specifications, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and other technical standards.
• Prepare or approve all contract documentation both hand-written or computer generated on-site at construction projects or at the District Office.
• Inspect construction operations to ensure that the work activities conform to all applicable contract documents, required approved submittals, and accepted good construction practice.
• Utilize survey equipment, other measuring tools, carpenter’s or smart levels, etc. to confirm work is constructed to the required dimensions, line, and grade.
• Measure and calculate quantities of completed work. Complete pay slips and sketches for Contract Quantity Estimates.
• Document Contractors’ labor, equipment and work performed and complete daily Field Inspection Reports.
• Sample, test, and obtain all required documents for materials incorporated into construction projects such as gravel, brick, stone, reinforcement bar, bolt assembly components, and bitumen. Complete, collect, and upload all required forms and documentation in a timely manner.
• Monitor compliance with work zone safety and approved traffic management plans.
• Maintain electronic or hard copy contract records as applicable for the project. Keep records up-to-date and prepared in accordance with current standard operating procedures. Upload electronic documents to internet-based collaborative platform, if applicable, in a timely manner and per contract requirements.

Benefits

• 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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree