Traffic Engineer (Civil Engineer I)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

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.
• NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction, survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, sanitary, environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport and materials.
• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review of design plans/functional design reports/traffic studies and provide comments via memo, phone, email, meeting, etc.
• Review of Environmental Impact Documents, Traffic Reports and MassDOT-Highway. Division design submissions and provide appropriate response.
• Assist with Work Zone Safety & Mobility Initiatives and any related research.
• Provide technical review of traffic engineering for the Accelerated Bridge Program.
• Provide miscellaneous tasks as necessary to help the Traffic and Safety Engineering Section when there are staffing needs: Work Zone Safety & Mobility Initiatives, Assist with Road Safety Audits, Specialized Traffic Operations Analyses, etc.

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.
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
• An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100%25 of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

What This Job Offers

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