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Job Description - Civil Engineer I - Traffic Maintenance (2500087E)

Job Description

Civil Engineer I - Traffic Maintenance - ( 2500087E )

Description

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…