Civil Engineer I - Maintenance Engineering

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

• Receives calls/complaints from citizens related to drainage, sidewalk, and pavement concerns, investigates the problem and designs repairs. Forwards work requests to appropriate unit/staff for completion. Tracks requests and follows through to ensure work is completed.

• Designs maintenance projects to PS&E stage, including limited access highway and secondary roadway resurfacing projects, various locations roadway repair contracts, drainage and erosion repair contracts, tree removal and trimming contracts, and sidewalk repair and upgrade contracts.

• Prepares civil engineering designs in accordance with sound engineering principles, regulations, and technical specifications.

• Prepares cost estimates for proposed maintenance projects using information from project records and other resources.

• Performs calculations by using computers and calculators to solve engineering problems and/or check computations made by others.

• Assists in researching property and drainage issues, and in obtaining and providing existing drainage plans and other available records to designers requesting information.

• Reviews plans and documents related to permit applications for impacts to the State Highway Layout and conflicts with planned work activities.

• Supervises and inspects Maintenance projects for compliance with engineering principles, standards, contract language and engineering plans.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in various civil engineering software (AutoCAD, GIS, excel, etc).

• Ability to work/interact in a diverse workforce.

• Strong math skills.

• Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals.

Unit E Sign on Bonus

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 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.