Senior Traffic Engineer (Civil Engineer III)

Duties and Responsibilities * Assist the Traffic Design Supervisor in all aspects of Traffic Engineering design and review activities. * Review engineering plans, designs, specifications, and other documents for MassDOT transportation projects, and Access Permit Plans in accordance with sound engineering principles and practices, and applicable regulations and standards, to ensure they conform to MassDOT standards, policies, and procedures. * Review transportation analyses, planning studies, intersection control evaluations, functional design reports, and similar traffic studies for MassDOT transportation projects, Access Permits, private developments in the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) process, etc. Identify any traffic or safety issues and ensure adherence to State guidelines and schedules. * Assist in the design and review of traffic and safety components of MassDOT in-house design projects. * Supervise the activities of subordinates in the Traffic and Safety Engineering Section to ensure efficient and timely completion of assignments. * Plan and assign work to subordinates according to the nature of the job to be accomplished. Review the performance of subordinate employees in accordance with EPRS. * Review design comments, letters, and technical memoranda prepared by subordinates to ensure accuracy of technical details and overall quality. * Prepare and/or review plans, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects. * Participate in the planning, design and technical review or capital budget building projects. * Review the work performed by contractors on traffic projects. * Attend various project meetings, including coordination, scoping, pre-25%, alternatives, comment resolution, etc. * Perform other work as required. Preferred Qualifications * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Experience with project design and/or review. * Experience in traffic signal design and operation. Unit E Sign-On Bonus 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) four 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 two years 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 engineeringor 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 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, 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. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. 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 [email protected]. * 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. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! 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. *Job: Engineering *Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation *Title: *Senior Traffic Engineer (Civil Engineer III) Location: Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 2500088E