DUCE Review Engineer (Civil Engineer III)

An Official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Job Description Description Position Summary Incumbents of positions in this series prepare or review plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects; prepare and/or review reports, studies and analytical data; perform calculations relating to engineering problems; perform engineering surveys; inspect construction and/or maintenance work; and perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways, bridges, buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards. The basic purpose of this work is to perform professional engineering duties in such areas as highways, bridges, buildings and facilities all in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable laws, regulations and standards. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for reviewing design plans at various design levels to ensure that all necessary plans, details and special provisions for utility relocations and construction are included. Develop and record comments and follow up with resolution of comments. Maintain records and files of comments. Responsible for meeting in the field at various Project Design stages with utility company representatives, the Design Engineer (DE) and Project Manager (PM) to identify potential utility conflicts and possible solutions. Responsible for developing the Project Utility Coordination Form (PUC) - which requires researching and recording the utilities within the limits of work and contact information, coordinating with DE and PM and Utilities to develop a construction schedule to place the utility's work within that schedule, and to further assist in development and submission of the Force Accounts for utilities to reflect the stages of that schedule. Review and coordinate development of the Construction Time Duration (CTD) of the project. Responsible for attending preconstruction conferences and identifying scheduling conflicts between the contractor and utility. Also responsible for being available during the construction phase to meet with Resident Engineers to discuss utility design conflicts and to coordinate with the utility and contractor to resolve issues. Supervise engineers of lower grade performing similar duties. Perform other job related work as required. Signing 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. 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. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review 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 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, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call Lucy Bayard, ADA Coordinator, at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. An Equal Opportunity / Aff… 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 : Civil Engineer III Primary Location United States-Massachusetts-Boston-Kneeland Street Job Agency Massachusetts Department of Transportation Schedule Full-time Shift Day Job Posting Jul 31, 2026, 1:18:13 PM Number of Openings 1 Salary 97,815.87 - 138,140.96 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 - View phone number on click.appcast.io Bargaining Unit : DOT Confidential : No Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Massachusetts