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Structural Review Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 2000 - 2000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

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.

Applicants must have at least (A) five 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 three years must have been in a professional capacity and (C) of which at least one year 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrates Structural Engineering Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of bridge analysis design and advanced computer modeling techniques as well as software used for structural engineering analysis and bridge design.
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of the design of bridge superstructures substructures and foundations of conventional bridges.

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

  • For questions regarding the job posting please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team
  • For general questions regarding MassDOT call the Human Resources Service Center at 8573684722.
  • For a disabilityrelated reasonable accommodation or alternative application method call the ADACoordinator Lucy Bayard at 8572741935.

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.

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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 regulations and standards.

The basic purpose of this work is to perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways bridges buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles applicable laws regulations and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists supervisor in managing the review efforts on structural aspects of District 6 projects to ensure project reviews are completed in a timely manner.

  • Provides supervision and on-the-job training to subordinates. Assigns tasks related to the duties listed below to subordinates and monitors their work progress to ensure on time completion. Reviews subordinates work for accuracy and completeness.

  • Conducts performance review and EPRS (EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE REVIEW FORM) in accordance with MassDOT Guidelines with subordinates.
    Reviews (1) design submissions (such as design calculations Plan Special Provisions and Estimate) of site specific projects and design build projects (2) construction submittals (such as RFIs shop drawings and demolition and erection procedures) (3) structural repair design packages and (4) permit applications to ensure accuracy and compliance with Federal and State regulations engineering principles and MassDOT standards.

  • Ensures review comments are communicated effectively to the design consultants actively participates in resolving review comments and attends Comment-Resolution meetings.

  • Resolves and/or oversees the resolution of structural related construction issues during project construction phase.
    Participates in field investigations inspections and meetings to gather information needed for reviewing the projects and resolving construction issues.

  • Performs general calculations related to structural design and quantity estimates.
    Prepares engineering drawings and sketches using AutoCAD.

  • Assists in bridge and Tunnel project development and prioritization.
    Prepares in-house design for structural repairs proposed construction and modifications to existing structures including but not limited to bridge structures steel member repair/replacement sign and lighting repair/installation jacking and shoring of bridge super structures.

  • Performs various duties related to different projects and assigned work such as preparing correspondence gathering information coordinating and attending meetings record keeping and updating project folders.

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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