Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees agency programs and procedures related to engineering and construction projects and programs within MassDOT Headquarters.
• Develops and reviews standard operating procedures, engineering directives and policy directives to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Represents the Chief Engineer and MassDOT on committees, task forces, or other groups as assigned to ensure that MassDOT is well-represented and initiatives are advanced in the best public interest.
• Communicates with senior leadership to provide project status updates, prepares summaries and recommendations regarding projects.
• Reviews and tracks contract actions including new awards, new assignments, fund increases, time extensions, municipal grants and agreements with municipalities and utility companies.
• Provides information and recommendations concerning engineering issues.
• Communicates with consultant design firms regarding contract selection, prequalification, project design issues, cost recovery issues, and related matters.
• Provides guidance and support regarding the management of contracts with A&E firms, including assisting with the selection process, preparing RFR instructions and responses to questions, and preparing contract standard provisions and special provisions.
• Coordinates and monitors the activities of employees engaged in Civil Engineering and related matters within MassDOT Headquarters, and provides guidance and advice as required.
• Assists with responses to media, general public and FOIA requests.
• Identifies engineering problem resolution strategies.
• Works with external MassDOT business partners and advocacy groups such as ACEC/MA, CIM, MMA, FHWA, Walk Massachusetts, MassBike and the Livable Streets Alliance to ensure that MassDOT is well-represented and initiatives are advanced in the best public interest.
• Acts as signatory designee for Chief Engineer.
• Serves on committees as chair and/or representative including the Design Solutions Committee, Architects and Engineers (A&E) Review Board, Design Exception Review Committee, Cost Recovery Standing Committee, Specifications Committee, Construction Standard Details Executive Committee, ACEC/MA Task Force, MA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, Capital Conflicts Committee, Accessible Technology Advisory Committee, TransNET Steering Committee, and others as required.

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. Only candidates external to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation are eligible for the sign-on bonus.

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.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

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) nine (9) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, construction management, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials, of which (B) at least seven (7) years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least three years must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Substitutions

I. An Associate's degree with major in civil engineering* or civil engineering technology* may be substituted for maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor's degree with major in civil engineering* or civil engineering technology* may be substituted for maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Master's degree with major in civil engineering* may be substituted for maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree with major in civil engineering* may be substituted for maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and two years of the required (B) experience.

*NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction, construction management, survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport and materials.

NOTE: Education towards such degree will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements completed.

NOTE: No No substitution will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

Special Requirements:

Based on assignment, incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Class D Driver's License.

The incumbent is expected to report for work in declared emergencies as directed by the supervisor.

• 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 857‐368‐4722.
• For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.

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