Seasonal Civil Engineer II - Field Construction (Central and West) Summer 2026

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Stoneham, MA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Long-Term Seasonal Civil Engineer II – Central and West to enable D&E to properly manage the Field Construction Contracts within Central and West regions and ensure quality work by Contractors. This position includes supervising the maintenance construction of civil projects from pre-construction to completion, ensuring strict compliance with DCR procedures and protocols. Maintenance contracts may encompass activities such as resurfacing and reconstructing paved and unpaved roads, as well as maintaining fences, guardrails, and trails. Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least (A) three 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, of which (B) at least one year must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.
FOR NON-MassDOT APPLICANTS: Applicants for this position must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and E.I.T. certification or P.E. registration for appointment to this position.
FOR MassDOT EMPLOYEES: Applicants for this position must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and E.I.T. certification or P.E. registration for appointment to this position, or hold a position in the Department in the next lower title than the position applied for, in the same or similar career ladder.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, including theoretical foundations and practical applications.
Familiarity with the terminology and standard abbreviations commonly used in civil engineering.
Understanding of the principles of hydraulics as they relate to surface drainage pipes and culverts.
Proficiency in the properties and characteristics of concrete and asphalt, as well as the mechanical properties of fluids. Additionally, knowledge of plane surveying theory and practice, as well as the engineering properties of soils.
Understanding the types and uses of equipment and materials utilized in various construction contexts, such as building, bridge, highway, road, street, or tunnel construction. Also, familiarity with mathematical formulae for computing volumes and areas.
Experience overseeing and providing instruction to Contractors in the field
Ability to manage project budgets and schedules
Ability to work well with others and communicate regularly with supervisor
Ability to self-manage and work efficiently
Experience in creating and reviewing site plans
Project management experience
Ability to spend several days per week in the field

Responsibilities

The Resident Engineer Central/West for Maintenance Construction is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing construction operations across multiple projects, both short and long-term, in alignment with approved design plans, specifications, or directives from the Section Head of Maintenance.
This role entails collaborating with contractors, construction crews, and consultants to ensure the successful completion of assigned construction projects.
The Resident Engineer is tasked with reviewing the quality and quantity of materials, assessing workmanship, ensuring dimensional conformity, and evaluating the necessity for construction modifications or additional work orders.
Reporting to the Section Head of Maintenance Construction, this position plays a key role within the maintenance section team, assisting in project planning and oversight primarily within the West and Central Regions.
Additionally, the Resident Engineer is responsible for supervising staff and monitoring ongoing projects to ensure compliance with scheduled deadlines, procedures, and relevant regulations at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as adherence to construction designs and codes.
This position is part of the Field Construction Section that functions twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for both scheduled and emergency response operations.
There are times when they will need to respond to emergency public safety concerns that arise outside normal working hours. Emergency response of public safety hazards would include but not limited to immediate assessment, development an action plan, and deployment of various necessary resources. Communication or notification of various internal and external stakeholders of the public safety hazard and mitigation plan.
Review and confirm Scopes of Work prior to the start of work
Manage project and Contractor work schedules
Monitor Contract budget expenditures
Perform field observation of Contract work
Report on any problems in the field
Visit locations on the Maintenance Request List and collect data (e.g. limits of work, surface material, drainage, lighting, EV stations, guardrail, etc.)
Conduct condition assessments for various locations related to resurfacing and reconstructing paved and unpaved roads and parking lots
Make recommendations about sites in need of maintenance, repairs, renovations, etc.
Assist with the creation of annual Spending Plans and 5-Year Plans
Provide weekly reports on active and upcoming projects
Synthesize needs and requests for maintenance and repairs
Advance projects from needs/requests to actionable work (i.e. identify a project, determine the scope, obtain authorization, assemble plans (as needed), meet with the Contractor, perform the work)
Tabulate needs/requests to be addressed in the future
Occasional assignments to assist other Field Construction staff with project tasks similar to this position’s basic responsibilities.
Other related duties, as required