Bridge Technical Reviewer (Civil Engineer V)

The MassDOT Bridge Technical Review Unit is looking for a Bridge Technical Reviewer. This position will be responsible for the review of all bridge projects in the assigned District. This role will coordinate with the Utility Section Railroads Hydraulic Section Geotechnical Section Environmental Division District Project Management Section Research & Materials Construction Contracts Section Construction Division FHWA Bridge Division and the Designer. This role oversees the review and approval of the bridge design process from the project scoping through advertisement and during construction.

About MassDOT Highway Headquarters Bridge Section & Technical Review Unit

The Headquarters Bridge Section is where driven passionate and enthusiastic individuals are responsible for design operations and maintenance of bridges tunnels and other ancillary structures. The section works to ensure safe bridges and structures for public use in conformance with the state and federal regulations. The Technical Review Unit reports to the State Bridge Engineer and is involved on every bridge replacement and rehabilitation project. When you choose to join the team you will be actively working on projects across the Commonwealth.

Position Summary

The Bridge Technical Reviewer will oversee the bridge design process for bridges in the assigned District meeting the bridge project delivery schedule time frames and ensure project competition in conformation with the Bridge Manual. They will be tasks with overseeing the process and following the project in design and construction. This position will also perform structural reviews of Chapter 85 projects led by other owners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all bridge projects in assigned District being processed by the Technical Review Unit.

• Meet individual project delivery schedule time frames for the bridge component for each project as shown in the project schedule on ProjectInfo.

• Oversee the review and approval of the bridge design process documents from the review and approval of the Preliminary Structure Report; review and approval of the Type Selection Worksheet; review and approval of the Sketch Plans; review and approval of the final PS&E (Plans Specifications and Estimate) documents.

• Coordinates with the Utility Section Railroads Hydraulic Section Geotechnical Section Environmental Division District Project Manager Research & Materials Construction Contracts Section Construction Division the FHWA Bridge Division and the Consultant and any other involvement necessary to advertise the project and resolve design issues during the construction phase.

• Processes RFIs (Request for Information) during the bidding process of a bridge project and processing RFCs (Request for Change) and RFIs once the project has been advertised.

• Ensuring revisions to contract plans are made according to the Bridge Manual and the revisions are distributed appropriately.

• Maintain and update the design status of bridge projects in both ProjectInfo and Bridge Inventory 4D databases for the assigned District.

• Reviews and processes Consultants extra work requests as they pertain to a bridge project.

• Evaluates the Consultant performance during the Type Selection process Sketch Plan preparation and PS&E phases of a project to be submitted to the A&E Board for future reference.

• Completes design bridge data sheet in 4D once a project is advertised.

• Reviews and processes all correspondence relating to bridge projects in the assigned District.

• Serves as a member on a consultant selection and evaluation committee.

• Manages Consultant contract for the structural review of Chapter 85 projects traffic devices and utility permit installations.

• Responsible for maintaining bridge files and plans including shop drawings electronically for the assigned District.

• Requests BRIDGE/BIN numbers as required by a project in the assigned District.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of bridge analysis design and computer modeling techniques.

• Knowledge of bridge materials of construction and specifications.

• Knowledge of the MassDOT Bridge Manual Project Development Design Guide and other MassDOT design standards.

• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

• Understanding bridge design criteria including design assumptions analysis requirements and acceptable practices related to bridge design and construction.

• Familiarity with MassDOT procedures and policies.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5000) 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) $3000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employees first paycheck. 2) $2000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employees probationary period.

About MassDOT

The 4000 employees ofMassachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)take great pride in connecting the Commonwealths 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 MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at 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.

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System Requirements

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) six 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 four years must have been in a professional capacity and (C) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

I. An Associates 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 Bachelors 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 a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

**NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction survey hydraulics design transportation 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.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License may be required.

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 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 dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.