What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Metals Control Project Engineer (Civil Engineer II) position at Mass Dept of Transportation?
Position Summary
Incumbents of positions in this series inspect the construction of highways, buildings, bridges, dams, water or sewage systems, tunnels and waterways for conformance with plans and specifications; conduct tests on construction materials; survey construction sites; maintain records of construction operations; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to oversee the construction practices used on various sites, and to enforce compliance with plans, specifications and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews fabrication and coating inspection reports and communicates any deficiencies to their supervisor.
- Reviews and comments on basic fabrication and coating procedure, with supervision.
- Monitors work at assigned fabrication facilities for compliance with MassDOT requirements and project specifications.
- Exhibits good written and oral communication skills.
- Document receipt of approved shop drawings.
- Working knowledge of the various American Welding Society codes, AASHTO specifications, SSPC Guides and industry practices.
- Maintains SharePoint repository site.
- Reviews requests from fabricators to be added to the MassDOT approved fabricator’s list supervision.
- Reviews and approves consultant contractor invoices, with supervision.
- Attends shop and field visits to assess the progress and conformance with work, with supervision.
- Communicates directly with field and shop inspectors through phone and or emails.
- Assists other peers in Metals Control with similar related duties.
- Assists other members of MassDOT sections with Metals related questions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering.
- Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering.
- Knowledge of mathematical formulae used to compute volumes and areas.
- Knowledge of mathematical computations used in solving civil engineering problems.
- Knowledge of elementary algebra, trigonometry, plane, and solid geometry, integral and differential calculus.
- Knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
- Knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of charts, graphs and tables.
- Knowledge of the methods use to fabricate metal material and the associated codes.
- Knowledge of the methods used to erect steel, including fit up, bolting, cutting, and welding.
- Knowledge of inspection of steel and other fabricated products.
- Knowledge of equipment and material needed and required to fabricate steel and other metal products.
- Ability to give instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and specifications governing assigned unit activities.
- Ability to explain the provisions of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines & specifications governing assigned unit activities.
- Ability to use and access Bluebeam and Sharepoint, as well as other software required for duties.
This position is eligible for a five thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired to the Unit E collective bargaining unit at MassDOT. 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. Only candidates external to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation are eligible for the sign-on bonus.
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.
- Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
- For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.
- 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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