The functional title for this position is Associate Bridge Designer. Incumbents of this position prepare and/or review Preliminary Structures Reports, Bridge Type Selection Worksheets, Sketch Plans, final design calculations, final bridge design plans, Special Provisions, and Estimates for bridges of substantial complexity. Incumbents also manage bridge portion of projects assigned to them, perform QA reviews of designs prepared by engineers of lower grade, review shop drawings and construction procedures and RFI’s.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or reviews Preliminary Structures Reports and Bridge Type Selection Worksheets for bridges of substantial complexity in accordance with MassDOT standards.

• Prepares and/or reviews Sketch Plans for bridges of substantial complexity in accordance with MassDOT standards.

• Prepares and/or reviews structural design calculations, final bridge design plans, Special Provisions, and Estimates for bridges of substantial complexity in accordance with AASHTO specifications and MassDOT standards.

• Performs the quality assurance review of bridge projects whose design the incumbent oversees including verifying the completeness of the PS&E packages

• Manages the bridge component of bridge projects assigned to them including maintaining project schedule, and interacting with other MassDOT Units and Districts as necessary to complete their design.

• Oversees the checking of shop drawings, construction procedures, and RFI’s for bridge projects of substantial complexity designed by the Bridge Design Unit.

• Resolves and/or oversees the resolution of construction issues arising on bridge projects of substantial complexity designed by the Bridge Design Unit.

• Provides training, guidance and mentoring to engineers of lower grades in the practice of bridge design and the use of AASHTO specifications and MassDOT standards.

• Reviews the performance of subordinates in immediate reporting relationships by adhering to the guidelines of the Employee Performance Review system (EPRS) in order to ensure increased communications and successful implementation of the system.

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 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 NON-MassDOT APPLICANTS:

Applicants for this position must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and E.I.T. certification or P.E. registration for appointment to this position.

FOR MassDOT EMPLOYEES:

Applicants for this position must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and E.I.T. certification or P.E. registration for appointment to this position, or hold a position in the Department in one of the next two lower titles than the position applied for, in the same or similar career ladder.

• 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.