Civil Engineer – Traffic Maintenance

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)

Recruitment began on January 9, 2026

and the job listing Expires on January 31, 2026

Do you want to use your engineering skills to make a difference in the Commonwealth?

Our entry level Civil Engineers perform a variety of tasks including preparing and/or reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for MassDOT projects; preparing and/or reviewing reports, studies and analyzing data; performing calculations relating to engineering problems; and performing engineering surveys.

• Supervises and inspects construction/maintenance contract work for compliance with department-controlled documents, accepted principles and practices, and engineering standards.
• Follows through inspections to ensure that necessary maintenance, repair and/or replacement procedures are undertaken and/or reported to the Supervisor.
• Provides engineering data for civil engineering projects such as buildings or highway construction to plan, design, and construct structures and facilities such as buildings, bridges, roads and drainage.
• Performs calculations and/or checks computations made by others.
• Maintains project records, prepares reports on such matters as construction costs, field engineering and project status.
  6. Prepares contract quantity estimates for assigned contract(s).
• Assists with the writing of various locations maintenance contracts.
• Documents construction progress by following MassDOT project recordkeeping policies and procedures as directed by the Resident Engineer;
  Prepares and/or provides information for Bi‑weekly pay estimates (CQE’s); information for B&E estimates at 50% and 75% or as needed; information for the project diary for completion by 9am for the preceding day.
• Maintains project records relative to quantity documentation (QCL, Calc Book);
  Maintain the RMS-360 in close consultation with the District Materials Engineer;
  Prepares daily reports and pay slips accurately and timely;
  Monitors QCL items for required sketches and summary sheets;
  Assists in reviewing baseline schedules and monthly updates;
  Enters traffic information into the Event Reporting System (ERS);
  Ensures that items tracked as force accounts are documented properly and the daily force account sheets are prepared and signed by both the Contractor and MassDOT personnel.
• Prepares CSD-683 forms for all overruns, underruns and EWO’s;
  Reviews all contractor submittals for extra work and provides recommendations to the Resident Engineer;
  Reviews contractor claims compensation and provides information required for preparing a defense of the claim;
  Reviews contractor procedural submittals for constructability issues and provides comments to the Resident Engineer for incorporation into their response.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds to emergency calls 24/7.

• Proficiency in various civil engineering software (AutoCAD, GIS, excel, etc).
• Ability to work/interact in a diverse workforce.
• Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals.

Our Civil Engineering candidates can build a thriving career h our many CE disciplines such as construction, roadway maintenance, design, bridge, project management, and research & materials, the opportunities for career development and promotional opportunities across the organization are endless. Moreover, MassDOT is committed to offering remote flexibility where appropriate so that work/life balance can be further enhanced.

MassDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as a pension and 403(b) plan. It’s a great place to start your career while growing your skill sets. In addition to a competitive base salary, after you work 40 hours/week, any additional hours are compensated as overtime.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired rent 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)…