Resident Engineer (Civil Engineer III)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Arlington, MA

22h

About The Position

The Resident Engineer performs professional civil engineering duties on construction projects, including interstate and multilane highways, earthwork, drainage, bridge construction or reconstruction, waterworks, electrical work, and environmental operations. The role inspects construction and materials, verifies that work complies with plans, specifications, permits, contract documents, and accepted construction practices, and maintains accurate project, safety, environmental, schedule, and payment records. The position also supports survey operations, trains and reviews subordinate employees, and adapts to procedural changes and certification requirements.

The position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus for newly hired MassDOT employees who are not current MassDOT employees. The bonus is paid in two parts: $3,000 (less applicable taxes) in the first paycheck and $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after successful completion of the probationary period.

MassDOT is the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, with more than 4,000 employees. It develops, implements, and coordinates transportation policies and projects and plans, designs, constructs, and maintains the Commonwealth’s statewide transportation system. Its divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit.

Requirements

• At least four years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in civil engineering work, including at least two years in a professional capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and permitted education substitutions.
• Relevant experience may include construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils, or materials work.
• A current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as resident engineer on construction projects, including highway, earthwork, drainage, bridge, waterworks, electrical, and environmental projects.
• Inspect construction operations to verify compliance with applicable provisions, specifications, contract documents, approved submittals, and accepted construction practices.
• Use survey and measuring equipment to verify dimensions, line, grade, and quantities, and document contractors’ labor, equipment, and work performed.
• Supervise local materials inspection; sample, test, and collect required documentation for construction materials; maintain random sampling records; submit forms and samples; and perform concrete and high-strength bolt testing in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor traffic management plans and personal protective equipment use; document police or roadway flagger use; review police bills; coordinate required roadway work notifications; and complete safety and traffic documentation.
• Monitor jobsite housekeeping and compliance with environmental permit conditions; complete environmental and stormwater inspection checklists; and promptly report environmental concerns or violations.
• Maintain current electronic or hard-copy contract records and prepare project reports, change forms, calculations, as-built sketches, evaluations, and final documentation in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Assist with review of contractor construction schedules, verify actual dates, and review and submit short-term schedules.
• Process contract quantity estimates and payments for satisfactory work, prepare price adjustments and spending projections, process balance and excess estimates, and address holdbacks and deficiency reports.
• Keep the Area Engineer informed of significant contract developments, issues, funding needs, and possible time extensions or late completion.
• Notify the District Finals Engineer when a contract reaches Contractor Field Completion and submit the required final package and project records.
• Assist district or area survey supervisors by assigning and checking the work of survey parties as required.
• Review subordinate employees’ mileage reimbursement submissions for completeness and appropriateness.
• Train subordinate employees on MassDOT procedures, documentation, and field inspection, and review their performance through the Employee Performance Review System.
• Adapt to procedural changes, develop skills, and maintain certifications through training and professional certification or recertification courses.

Benefits

• A $5,000 signing bonus for newly hired MassDOT employees who are not current MassDOT employees, paid as $3,000 in the first paycheck and $2,000 after successful completion of the probationary period.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and rewards offered through the Commonwealth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed