Position Summary: Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects, prepare and/or review reports, studies and analytical data; perform calculations relating to engineering problems; perform engineering surveys; inspect construction and/or maintenance work, and perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways, bridges, buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulation and standards. Duties and Responsibilities: Incumbents of this position will be assigned to the District Design Section and assist in the design and review of project elements such as Construction Plans, Contract Estimates, Special Provision, Environmental Documents, Right-of-Way Plans, and Traffic related Plans. They will also assist in preparing design and feasibility studies for highway improvements. Additional duties include but are not limited to: * Prepares project documents such as Construction Plans, Contract Estimates, Special Provisions, Environmental Documents, Right-of-Way Plans, Traffic related Plans, Functional Design Reports, Design Justification Workbooks, and Financial Award Documents. * Performs assignments with CADD equipment, calculators and computers, traffic analysis software, and checks computations made by others. * Collects and reviews documents and presents data to more senior design staff - such as existing site conditions and constraints, crash data and accident history, environmental and right of way impacts. * Prepares and/or reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for engineering projects, such as intersection upgrades, repaving projects, box culverts and single span bridges. Reviews private development projects on State Highway for conformance with MassDOT policy. * Prepares and/or reviews engineering or environmental reports and studies. * Determines feasibility of proposed construction through on-site Inspection, discussions and review of available data. Evaluates and determines the feasibility of designs thru cost analysis, adjacent land impacts, environmental impacts, site conditions, crash data and accident history. * Recommends alternate methods of construction and/or substitution of materials specified to resolve problems as they occur. * Prepares and presents material at Public Hearings/Meetings. Attends and provides design expertise at meetings such as design public hearings, conservation commission meetings, Road Safety Audits, and MEPA scoping sessions. * Prepares Draft Letters, Interoffice Memorandums, Engineering Reports, Field Logs, and other correspondence relative to the planning and design of highway related projects. * Performs Special Assignments beyond the normal scope of Highway Design assignments as directed by senior staff. In addition to the minimum entrance requirements for this position, it is desirable that applicants have a working knowledge of the principles of Highway Design and be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D highway design software. 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 inclusive 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 First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. 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 to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position. Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) three 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 one year must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. An Associate’s degree with a major in civil engineeringor civil engineering technologymay be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* II. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in civil engineeringor 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 the required experience.* *NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, 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. 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 Employees: Applicants for this position must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline for appointment to this position. FOR MassDOT EMPLOYEES: Applicants for this position must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline for appointment to this position, or hold a position in the Department in the next lower title 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 [email protected]. * For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722. * For disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call Diversity Officer, Derrick Mann, at 857-368-8541. 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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! 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. *Job: Engineering* *Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation *Title: *Designer/Reviewer (Civil Engineer II) Location: Massachusetts-Northampton-811 N King Street Requisition ID: 220004LA