MassDOT Design-Build Section is seeking to add a Bridge Technical Reviewer to their team. This role will involve the review of design plans and calculations for complex bridge projects and require excellent communication and problem-solving skills to work through project specific issues and unique challenges. This position will report to the Director of Alternative Project Delivery and will assist in advancing Design-Build projects in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards.

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews Structural Designs: Reviews structural aspects of Design-Build project submissions. Ensures design reviews are in compliance with project RFP requirements, AASHTO Specifications, and MassDOT Bridge Manual requirements. Reviews are thorough, accurate, adhere to industry and MassDOT standards and done in a timely manner. Provides support to Design-Build Project Managers and Districts by providing structural input on RFI responses, NCRs, and design changes.

• Demonstrates Structural Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of bridge analysis, design, and advanced computer modeling techniques as well as software used for structural engineering analysis and bridge design. Make recommendations on bridge design criteria and interpretation of the MassDOT Bridge Manual. Demonstrates a strong understanding of the design of bridge superstructures, substructures, and foundations of conventional bridges.

• Coordinates with Reviewers and Project Staff: Demonstrates proficiency in resolving structural issues by coordinating meetings with appropriate parties such as District or Consultant reviewers. Resolves structural questions raised by FHWA. Communicates guidance to Project Managers on structural issues accurately and effectively. Collaborate with other Design-Build Structural Review Engineers to review structural submissions and discuss comments. Coordinates with MassDOT Bridge Section for Bridge Manual Waivers and technical discussions regarding projects. Acts as a resource to District Project staff on structural topics. Represents MassDOT on selection committees as necessary.

• Collaborate with the Design-Build Team: Ensures review comments are communicated effectively to the Design-Build Team. Provides a direct line of communication to the Design-Build Teams to resolve structural issues. Actively attends Over the Shoulder review meetings hosted by Design-Builders and actively participates in Comment-Resolution meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.

• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering.

• Knowledge of the principles of hydraulics as applied to surface drainage pipes and culverts.

• Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of concrete and asphalt; mechanical properties of fluids; theory and practice of plane surveying; Knowledge of the engineering properties of soils.

• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment and materials used in building, bridge, highway, road, street or tunnel construction; Knowledge of mathematical formulas used to compute volumes and areas.

• Knowledge of the types and skill in the uses of equipment used in plane surveying, knowledge of the methods of soil testing.

• Knowledge of mathematical computations used in solving civil engineering problems.

• Knowledge of elementary algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, integral and differential calculus; knowledge of the standard procedures for taking field notes in connection with plane surveying.

• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of civil engineering data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.

• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications and guidelines governing assigned unit activities and in connection with the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, buildings, etc.

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.

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) 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 two years must have been in a supervisory, managerial, or administrative 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 REQUIREMENTS: 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 857‐368‐4722.

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

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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.