Senior Bridge Rater (Civil Engineer IV)

Position Summary About MassDOT Highway Headquarters Bridge Section The Headquarters Bridge Section is where driven, passionate bridge enthusiastic individuals are responsible for design, and operations and maintenance of bridges, tunnels, and other ancillary structures. The section works to ensure safe bridges for public use in conformance with the state and federal regulations. When you choose to join the team, you will not only be a member of a robust in-house bridge team you will be actively engaged in ensuring load carrying capacity of bridges across the Commonwealth! Incumbents of this position perform Live Load Capacity calculations of bridges of substantial complexity using AASHTO specifications and MassDOT standards and prepare rating reports for these bridges. They also perform Overload Capacity calculations of bridges of substantial complexity using AASHTO specifications and MassDOT standards and prepare overload reports for these bridges. Duties and Responsibilities Functions as Senior Bridge Rater in a context of a rating squad and responsible for the following: * Performs Live Load Capacity calculations of bridges of substantial complexity using AASHTO specifications as well as MassDOT Standards and prepares rating reports for these bridges. * Reviews Live Load Capacity calculations of bridges of substantial complexity prepared by the Consultants using AASHTO specifications and reviews rating reports for these bridges. * Performs Overload Capacity calculations of bridges of substantial complexity using AASHTO specifications and MassDOT standards and prepares overload reports for these bridges. * Reviews Overload Capacity calculations of bridges of substantial complexity prepared by the Consultants using AASHTO specifications and reviews overload reports for these bridges. * Evaluates and recommends alternatives of improving live load capacity of existing bridges through review of available data, discussion, and calculations. * Provide recommendations for posting of existing bridges. Preferred Qualifications * Knowledge of bridge load rating and posting practices for various bridge types including complex structures. * Working knowledge and understanding of the MassDOT Bridge Inspection Handbook and MassDOT Bridge Manual. * Working knowledge and understanding of the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation. * Working knowledge of AASHTOWare BrDR and other structural modeling software. 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) 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 Associate's 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 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, 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 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 Bridge Rater (Civil Engineer IV) Location: Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 260002O3