Right Of Way Plan Reviewer (Civil Engineer II)

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

• Perform ROW Plan reviews for State Highway roadway and bridge projects, including major and complex projects with unique requirements, and prepare comments for designer revisions.
• Perform geometric calculations, as required.
• Perform site visits to project locations to examine existing field conditions and document any issues with the plans or the overall design; lead site visits when Plan Review Supervisor is unavailable.
• Perform peer reviews of comments prepared by other ROW Plan Review staff; lead peer reviews when Plan Review Supervisor is unavailable.
• Coordinate/facilitate comment resolution meetings with design consultants, as required, to clarify review comments, provide additional guidance, and expedite the revision process.
• Assist Plan Review Supervisor in reviewing design submissions for projects with no anticipated ROW acquisitions.

• Coordinate with and advise MassDOT Project Management section and/or design consultant on ROW-related issues.

• Serve as an engineering resource to other ROW Bureau sections and staff.

• Represent Plan Review Supervisor at meetings, as directed.

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.