Position Summary

Bridge Load Rating and Overloads, in addition to being an integral part of MassDOT’s efforts to maintain a safe roadway infrastructure, is mandated by federal regulations, 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C, National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), which require that each state DOT have a bridge inspection organization that is capable of meeting the requirements of the NBIS regulations. The Assistant Bridge Overload Engineer plays an important role in this organization, acting as the direct supervisor for bridge raters preparing live load rating reports and overload analyses of substantial complexity. The Assistant Bridge Overload Engineer also acts as a developer and reviewer of Bridge Load Rating calculations and reports, assisting in making recommendations for bridge postings, closures, and immediate actions to resolve concerns for public safety, and performing and reviewing overload (super load) permit analyses to ensure bridges are not compromised by loads in excess of legal loads and annual permit loads.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for supervision of bridge raters preparing bridge live load rating reports and overload permit analyses.Prepares, and/or supervises the preparation of, bridge live load rating reports and overload permit analyses of substantial complexity.Assists in the development of revisions to the MassDOT Bridge Manual.Reviews and/or supervises the review of rating reports and overload permit analyses prepared by contractors and/or consultants for bridges of substantial complexity. Provides recommendations and guidance to contractors and/or consultants for bridge analysis problems as required.Evaluates and recommends alternatives for improving live load capacity of existing bridges through review of available data, discussion, and design calculations.Provides recommendations for posting of existing bridges.Responsible for the quality and quantity of all work prepared under their supervision. Understands and correctly implements Departmental and Bridge Section policy concerning proper procedures, flow of information, and preparation of correspondence.Provides training for employees of lower grade by teaching proper techniques and MassDOT’s rules and regulations.Maintains the centralized job file containing all correspondence and other pertinent information. Assists in the maintenance of spreadsheets/databases that log the status of ratings and overload permits submitted to and reviewed by the group.Reviews the performance of employees in immediate reporting relationships by adhering to the guidelines of the Employee Performance Review System (EPRS) in order to ensure increased communication and successful implementation of the system. Responsible for the proper management of the assigned personnel. Responsibilities include the efficient flow of work, alerting supervisor(s) to section’s needs, adherence of personnel to the required rules and regulations, and determination of disciplinary action.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 6 years’ experience with the load rating and analysis of a variety of bridge types and configurations, of which at least 4 years must have been in a professional capacity, and at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.Working knowledge of basic through complex principles and practices of structural engineering, especially in relation to highway bridges.Ability to understand, apply, and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications, and guidelines governing bridge load rating and overload permit analyses.Working knowledge of bridge analysis software, including at a minimum AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating (BrDR), but preferably also including CSI Bridge, MIDAS Civil 3D, Excel, and MathCAD.Working knowledge of the MassDOT Bridge Manual.Working knowledge of MassDOT’s Bridge Inspection Management System (4D). Working knowledge of the AASHTO’s Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, and Standard Specification for Highway Bridges.Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.The ability to accomplish work objectives when limited precedents or specific guidelines are available.The ability to plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of others.Ability to multi-task.

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.  

Position Summary

Bridge Load Rating and Overloads, in addition to being an integral part of MassDOT’s efforts to maintain a safe roadway infrastructure, is mandated by federal regulations, 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C, National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), which require that each state DOT have a bridge inspection organization that is capable of meeting the requirements of the NBIS regulations. The Assistant Bridge Overload Engineer plays an important role in this organization, acting as the direct supervisor for bridge raters preparing live load rating reports and overload analyses of substantial complexity. The Assistant Bridge Overload Engineer also acts as a developer and reviewer of Bridge Load Rating calculations and reports, assisting in making recommendations for bridge postings, closures, and immediate actions to resolve concerns for public safety, and performing and reviewing overload (super load) permit analyses to ensure bridges are not compromised by loads in excess of legal loads and annual permit loads.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for supervision of bridge raters preparing bridge live load rating reports and overload permit analyses.Prepares, and/or supervises the preparation of, bridge live load rating reports and overload permit analyses of substantial complexity.Assists in the development of revisions to the MassDOT Bridge Manual.Reviews and/or supervises the review of rating reports and overload permit analyses prepared by contractors and/or consultants for bridges of substantial complexity. Provides recommendations and guidance to contractors and/or consultants for bridge analysis problems as required.Evaluates and recommends alternatives for improving live load capacity of existing bridges through review of available data, discussion, and design calculations.Provides recommendations for posting of existing bridges.Responsible for the quality and quantity of all work prepared under their supervision. Understands and correctly implements Departmental and Bridge Section policy concerning proper procedures, flow of information, and preparation of correspondence.Provides training for employees of lower grade by teaching proper techniques and MassDOT’s rules and regulations.Maintains the centralized job file containing all correspondence and other pertinent information. Assists in the maintenance of spreadsheets/databases that log the status of ratings and overload permits submitted to and reviewed by the group.Reviews the performance of employees in immediate reporting relationships by adhering to the guidelines of the Employee Performance Review System (EPRS) in order to ensure increased communication and successful implementation of the system. Responsible for the proper management of the assigned personnel. Responsibilities include the efficient flow of work, alerting supervisor(s) to section’s needs, adherence of personnel to the required rules and regulations, and determination of disciplinary action.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 6 years’ experience with the load rating and analysis of a variety of bridge types and configurations, of which at least 4 years must have been in a professional capacity, and at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.Working knowledge of basic through complex principles and practices of structural engineering, especially in relation to highway bridges.Ability to understand, apply, and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications, and guidelines governing bridge load rating and overload permit analyses.Working knowledge of bridge analysis software, including at a minimum AASHTOWare Bridge Design and Rating (BrDR), but preferably also including CSI Bridge, MIDAS Civil 3D, Excel, and MathCAD.Working knowledge of the MassDOT Bridge Manual.Working knowledge of MassDOT’s Bridge Inspection Management System (4D). Working knowledge of the AASHTO’s Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, and Standard Specification for Highway Bridges.Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.The ability to accomplish work objectives when limited precedents or specific guidelines are available.The ability to plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of others.Ability to multi-task.

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.  

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) six 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 four years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least two years 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 two 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 Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisition@dot.state.ma.us.For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.For disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

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.

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) six 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 four years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least two years 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 two 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 Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisition@dot.state.ma.us.For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.For disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

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.