Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 2 days ago
Traffic Design and Safety Engineer (Civil Engineer I)
United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-1000 County Street
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking entry level Civil Engineers for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The role involves providing technical support in traffic engineering, preparing and reviewing plans and specifications, and conducting field reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide technical support during the review of traffic engineering plans, designs, specifications, and cost estimates throughout the design process for MassDOT projects, highway access permits, and mitigation programs for private developments, in accordance with sound engineering principles and practices, applicable regulations, standards, and technical specifications
Provide technical support during the design and review of traffic signal plans, signal timing and coordination plans, pavement markings, signs, and traffic management plans for all Traffic related activities
Assist the Design & Safety unit with the Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) process during preliminary design phases
Investigate Traffic Design & Safety related requests/concerns, including (but not limited to) truck exclusions, speed zoning, sight distance measurements, sign and pavement marking inventories, and all other requests from State representatives, senators, town officials and private citizens
Provide technical support during traffic signal inspections to ensure proper operation and compliance with contract documents and accepted standards
Support the Traffic Operations & Maintenance unit with the review of traffic management plans and shop drawings for signal equipment, mast arms, span wires, etc., for annual maintenance contracts and/or construction projects
Conduct field reviews of traffic signals, guide signs, and pavement markings to ensure compliance with MassDOT and MUTCD standards and recommend improvements
Perform traffic engineering analyses
Prepare work orders for the installation of highway signage
Support the Traffic Design & Safety unit in the review and application of MassDOT’s Supplemental Sign Program
Work with Traffic Design & Safety staff to support other District sections and Headquarters Traffic & Safety in addressing transportation project challenges and facilitating solutions
Attend meetings with various internal and external stakeholders. Prepare meeting minutes and summaries
Qualification
Required
At least (A) two 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 or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required
Preferred
Proficiency in various civil engineering software (AutoCAD, GIS, excel, etc.)
Ability to work/interact in a diverse workforce
Strong math skills
Excellent grasp of engineering fundamentals
Benefits
$5,000 signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired 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.
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