Mega Project Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the District 5 point of contact as a participating member of the Mega Projects Team. 

• Coordinate and actively participate in the review of design/construction submittals with the Mega Project Team, District sections, Headquarters, the Federal Highway Administration, and others.

• Communicate mega project status to include, but not limited to, significant project changes, milestones, budget and schedule activity to the District Highway Director and Deputy District Highway Director.

• Report and coordinate engineering constructability conflicts and concerns as they relate to the mega project with the District, including personnel challenges.

• Exercise engineering principles, knowledge and experience to evaluate department policies, guidelines, specifications, average bid prices, technical submittals and procedures and extra work order cost proposals.

• Ensure site personnel properly inspect, measure, and document contractor operations in accordance with standard operating procedures, contract plans, contract special provisions, specifications, and comply with all environmental permitting.

• Participate in project meetings with the Mega Projects Team, legislative and public information meetings, coordination meetings with designers and contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate with District sections, Headquarters, and the Mega Project Team relating to the district's role in the review of procurement (RFLOI, RFQ, and RFP) documents for the project.

• Meet with public officials and other stakeholders during various stages of design and construction of design-build projects.

• Represent MassDOT at project related meetings and coordinates public inquiries and outreach for respective projects with appropriate District staff.

• Make recommendations to enhance design to ensure cost and time effective measures are considered and applied.

• Reviews and distributes all incoming and outgoing correspondence from contractors, municipalities, and headquarters then generates replies or directs District sections on proper response.

• Investigates and negotiates contract claims between the mega project team, headquarters and district staff.

• Provides oversight and direction to District sections relating to information and actions needed to ensure the mega project remains on budget and schedule.

• Other duties as assigned.

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. 

About MassDOT

The 4,000 employees ofMassachusetts 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 inclusive culture and career opportunities can be found atmass.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.   

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.  

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. 

Applicants must have at least (A) six 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 four years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least three years must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience, and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

I.    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.*

II.   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.*

III.  A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering** may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) 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.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.

• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 8573684722.

• For a disabilityrelated reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 8572741935.

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.

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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% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.