Traffic Reviewer (Civil Engineer II)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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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) 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.
• 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 (A) experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology, may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
• A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering, 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

• Assist the Traffic Design Supervisor in all aspects of design and review activities.
• Review engineering plans, designs, specifications, and other documents for MassDOT transportation projects, and Access Permit Plans in accordance with sound engineering principles and practices, and applicable regulations and standards, to ensure they conform to MassDOT standards, policies, and procedures with supervision of Senior Reviewer.
• Review transportation analyses, planning studies, functional design reports, and similar traffic studies for MassDOT transportation projects, Access Permits, private developments in the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) process, etc. Identify any traffic or safety issues and ensure adherence to State guidelines and schedules with supervision of Senior Reviewer.
• Assist in the design and review of traffic and safety components of MassDOT in-house design projects.
• Attend various project meetings, including coordination, scoping, pre-25%25, alternatives, comment resolution, etc.
• Perform other related work as required.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a five thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired to the Unit E collective bargaining unit at MassDOT. 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.
• Comprehensive Benefits
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees