Position Summary

About MassDOT Highway Headquarters Bridge Section

The Headquarters Bridge Section is where driven, passionate bridge enthusiastic individuals are responsible for design, and operations and maintenance of bridges, tunnels, and other ancillary structures. The section works to ensure safe bridges for public use in conformance with the state and federal regulations. When you choose to join the team, you will not only be a member of a robust in-house bridge team you will be actively engaged in ensuring load carrying capacity of bridges across the Commonwealth.

Incumbents of this position with normal supervision from engineers of higher grade prepare Live Load Capacity for bridges of normal complexity, using AASHTO and MassDOT standards and prepare and review rating reports for these bridges. Incumbents also perform Overload Capacity calculations of bridges of normal to moderate complexity using AASHTO and MassDOT standards including preparation and review of overload reports and memos for these bridges.

Duties and Responsibilities

With normal supervision from engineers of a higher grade, functions as an Assistant Bridge Rater in the context of a rating squad and is responsible for the following:

• Prepares Live Load Capacity calculations of bridges of normal complexity using AASHTO specifications as well as MassDOT Standards and prepares rating reports for these bridges.

• Reviews Live Load Capacity calculations of bridges of normal complexity prepared by the Consultants using AASHTO specifications and reviews rating reports for these bridges.

• Performs Overload Capacity calculations of bridges of normal to moderate complexity using AASHTO specifications and MassDOT standards and prepares overload reports for these bridges.

• Reviews Overload Capacity calculations of bridges of moderate complexity prepared by the Consultants using AASHTO specifications and reviews overload reports for these bridges.

• Evaluates and recommends alternatives for improving live load capacity of existing bridges through review of available data, discussion, and calculations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of bridge load rating and posting practices.

• Familiarity with the MassDOT Bridge Inspection Handbook and MassDOT Bridge Manual.

• Familiarity with the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation.

• Familiarity with AASHTOWare BrDR.

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) 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 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 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 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.

About Mass. DOT Highway Headquarters Bridge Section. The Headquarters Bridge Section is where driven, passionate bridge enthusiastic individuals are responsible for design, and operations and maintenance of bridges, tunnels, and other ancillary structures. The section works to ensure safe bridges for public use in conformance with the state and federal regulations. When you choose to join the team, you will not only be a member of a robust in-house bridge team you will be actively engaged in ensuring load carrying capacity of bridges across the Commonwealth. Incumbents of this position with normal supervision from engineers of higher grade prepare Live Load Capacity for bridges of normal complexity, using AASHTO and Mass. DOT standards and prepare and review rating reports for these bridges. Incumbents also perform Overload Capacity calculations of bridges of normal to moderate complexity using AASHTO and Mass. DOT standards including preparation and review of overload reports and memos for these bridges. Duties and Responsibilities. With normal supervision from engineers of a higher grade, functions as an Assistant Bridge Rater in the context of a rating squad and is responsible for the following:Prepares Live Load Capacity calculations of bridges of normal complexity using AASHTO specifications as well as Mass. DOT Standards and prepares rating reports for these bridges. Reviews Live Load Capacity calculations of bridges of normal complexity prepared by the Consultants using AASHTO specifications and reviews rating reports for these bridges. Performs Overload Capacity calculations of bridges of normal to moderate complexity using AASHTO specifications and Mass. DOT standards and prepares overload reports for these bridges. Reviews Overload Capacity calculations of bridges of moderate complexity prepared by the Consultants using AASHTO specifications and reviews overload reports for these bridges. Evaluates and recommends alternatives for improving live load capacity of existing bridges through review of available data, discussion, and calculations. Preferred Qualifications. Knowledge of bridge load rating and posting practices. Familiarity with the Mass. DOT Bridge Inspection Handbook and Mass. DOT Bridge Manual. Familiarity with the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation. Familiarity with AASHTO - Ware Br. DR. This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at Mass. DOT. Current Mass. DOT 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 Mass. DOT - The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Mass. DOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. Mass. DOT 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 Mass. DOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers. Mass. DOT’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.

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