Assistant District Bridge Inspection Engineer (MassDOT Bridge Inspector III)

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series conduct inspections and maintain and administer the Divisions’ inspection program for MassDOT and municipally owned bridges in accordance with the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C. They also inspect bridges that do not meet the NBIS definition of bridges and can be assigned to inspect other ancillary and appurtenant highway structures and perform other inspection related engineering duties on an as needed basis. The primary purpose of this work is to perform the inspection of bridges and ancillary structures in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to ensure that they are safe for traveling public to use.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader and performs all types of bridge inspections required by NBIS on all types of bridge structures.

• Prepares for assigned bridge inspections by obtaining and reviewing all available plans and inspection records for structures that are to be inspected and by ensuring the availability of equipment and tools needed by all team members for each inspection assignment.

• Maintains the safety of bridge inspection teams and the public by ensuring that the proper safety equipment is available and that it is used correctly; ensuring that all safety procedures are in place; ensuring that proper procedures are used for inspections over water and railways.

• Ensures the quality of inspections and prepares inspection reports.

• Acts as the Assistant Bridge Inspection Unit Supervisor.

• Assists the bridge Inspection Unit Supervisor with reviews of inspection reports from bridge inspection teams to ensure quality control.

• Assists the Bridge Inspection Unit Supervisor in maintaining inspection unit files for all bridges covered by that unit, including all information required by NBIS and supplemental information required by Department policies and directives.

• Assists the Bridge Inspection Unit Supervisor in maintaining the inspection units’ equipment inventory and coordinating all repair and maintenance activities required to keep the equipment in good working order.

• Assists the Bridge Inspection Unit Supervisor to maintain a file for all inspection unit personnel containing basic personnel data and titles, duties, qualifications, training, and education.

• Represents MassDOT and/or attends meetings and conferences as required.

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.

Qualifications

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 the minimum entrance requirements for a Team Leader as found in the federal regulations 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C: (A)a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and (B) an Engineer-In-Training certification, and (C) at least two (2) years of full-time experience in bridge inspection assignments in a responsible capacity, and (D) successfully completed a Federal Highway Administration approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course, or (E) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below as allowed for by the federal regulations:

Substitutions

I. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in either of the next two lower Bridge Inspector titles Bridge Inspection Engineer I and Bridge Inspection Engineer II and successfully completed a Federal Highway Administration approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course, may be
substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree and Engineer-In-Training certification; or

II. Be a registered Professional Engineer and have 6 months of bridge inspection experience and successfully completed a Federal Highway Administration approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course, may be substituted for the Engineer-In-Training certification and the bridge inspection experience; or

III. An Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering** or Civil Engineering Technology** and four (4) years of full-time experience in bridge inspection assignments in a responsible capacity and successfully completed a Federal Highway Administration approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree and the Engineer-In-Training certification.

** The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, mining, airport, soils and materials.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to successfully complete all federal and state training required to meet federal NBIS regulations and safety standards.

• Based on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is required.

• Based on assignment, successfully complete and pass the MassDOT sponsored Scuba Diver Training program and successfully complete and pass both Federal Highway Administration approved comprehensive bridge inspection training and Underwater Bridge Inspection training courses.

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  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.

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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.

Official Title : MassDOT Bridge Inspector III

Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Taunton-1000 County Street

Job : Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency : Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Day

Job Posting : Mar 27, 2026, 11:30:28 AM

Number of Openings : 1

Salary : 101,004.45 - 142,969.50 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Derrick Mann - 8573688541

Bargaining Unit : DOT

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes