Civil Engineer I - Maintenance Engineering

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Taunton, MA

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.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in various civil engineering software (AutoCAD, GIS, excel, etc).
Ability to work/interact in a diverse workforce.
Strong math skills.
Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

Receives calls/complaints from citizens related to drainage, sidewalk, and pavement concerns, investigates the problem and designs repairs. Forwards work requests to appropriate unit/staff for completion. Tracks requests and follows through to ensure work is completed.
Designs maintenance projects to PS&E stage, including limited access highway and secondary roadway resurfacing projects, various locations roadway repair contracts, drainage and erosion repair contracts, tree removal and trimming contracts, and sidewalk repair and upgrade contracts.
Prepares civil engineering designs in accordance with sound engineering principles, regulations, and technical specifications.
Prepares cost estimates for proposed maintenance projects using information from project records and other resources.
Performs calculations by using computers and calculators to solve engineering problems and/or check computations made by others.
Assists in researching property and drainage issues, and in obtaining and providing existing drainage plans and other available records to designers requesting information.
Reviews plans and documents related to permit applications for impacts to the State Highway Layout and conflicts with planned work activities.
Supervises and inspects Maintenance projects for compliance with engineering principles, standards, contract language and engineering plans.
Performs other related duties as required.

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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