Assistant Bridge Load Rating Engineer (Civil Engineer V)
Boston, NH - USA
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Job Summary
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.
- For questions regarding the job posting please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at
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- For a disabilityrelated reasonable accommodation or alternative application method call the ADA Coordinator Lucy Bayard at .
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Position Summary
Bridge Load Rating and Overloads in addition to being an integral part of MassDOTs efforts to maintain a safe roadway infrastructure is mandated by federal regulations 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) which require that each state DOT have a bridge inspection organization that is capable of meeting the requirements of the NBIS regulations. The Assistant Bridge Load Rating Engineer plays an important role in this organization acting as the direct supervisor for bridge raters preparing live load rating reports and overload analyses of substantial complexity. The Assistant Bridge Load Rating Engineer also acts as a developer and reviewer of Bridge Load Rating calculations and reports assisting in making recommendations for bridge postings closures and immediate actions to resolve concerns for public safety and performing and reviewing overload (super load) permit analyses to ensure bridges are not compromised by loads in excess of legal loads and annual permit loads.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for bridge raters preparing bridge live load rating reports and overload analyses.
- Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of bridge live load rating reports and overload analyses of substantial complexity.
- Assists in the development of revisions to the MassDOT Bridge Manual.
- Reviews and/or supervises the review of rating reports and overload analyses prepared by contractors and/or consultants for bridges of substantial complexity. Provides recommendations and guidance to contractors and/or consultants for bridge analysis problems as required.
- Evaluates and recommends alternatives for improving live load capacity of existing bridges through review of available data discussion and design calculations.
- Provides recommendations for posting of existing bridges.
- Responsible for the quality and quantity of all work prepared under his supervision. Understands and correctly implements Departmental and Bridge Section policy concerning proper procedures flow of information and preparation of correspondence.
- Provides training for employees of lower grade by teaching proper techniques and MassDOTs rules and regulations.
- Maintains the centralized job file containing all correspondence and other pertinent information. Assists in the maintenance of spreadsheets/databases that log the status of ratings and overloads submitted to and reviewed by the group.
- Reviews the performance of employees in immediate reporting relationships by adhering to the guidelines of the Employee Performance review System (EPRS) in order to ensure increased communication and successful implementation of the system.
- Responsible for the proper management of the assigned personnel. Responsibilities include the efficient flow of work alerting of supervisors to sections needs adherence of personnel to the required rules and regulations and determination of disciplinary action.
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 of Massachusetts 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 inclusive 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC