Mass.gov
Senior Project Engineer (Civil Engineer IV)
Mass.gov, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Position Summary
MassDOT Aeronautics’ overall mission is to make air transportation safer, cleaner, more efficient, and more economically advantageous for the people, communities, and businesses of Massachusetts. Aeronautics employs the highest standards in safety, planning, engineering, and financial management to regulate and promote air transportation in the Commonwealth. The Agency oversees 35 of the State’s 38 public-use airports, supports economic development and job growth, reduces aviation’s environmental impact, facilitates the adoption and use of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS/drones) in the Commonwealth, and explores the introduction of advanced aviation systems.
The Project Engineer / Project Manager will be an integral member of the MassDOT Aeronautics Engineering Team and will report to the Chief Engineer. The Project Engineer / Project Manager will work closely with the engineering team as well as our planning and environmental teams to ensure that we have completed all required planning and environmental permitting prior to project implementation. The Engineering Team supports our public-use airports with grant funding for capital improvement projects including runways, taxiway, aprons, navigational aids, lighting, signage, markings, pavement maintenance, terminal building, air traffic control towers, and administration buildings. The Project Engineer / Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination and analysis of airspace review requests. MassDOT Aeronautics manages 40-70 projects each fiscal year.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises, coordinates, and monitors the activities of subordinates engaged in civil engineering work in the Aeronautics Division to ensure effective operations and compliance with federal and state established procedures as well as state procurement laws.
Performs the review and analysis of Airspace Reviews in accordance with MGL Chapter 90 and understands FAA airspace and surfaces requirements of Part 77, FAA AC 150/5300-13B, and NAVAIDs using software including AutoCAD, Google Earth, and GIS and provides recommendations to their supervisor and/or the Chief Engineer.
Attends and organizes project meetings, to include pre-construction, pre-design, project status update, closeout inspections, and additional required meetings.
Reviews all assigned project documentation, to include grant application, grant assurances, grant awards, standard contracts, and all other associated contractor/consultant documentation.
Maintains detailed field notes, meeting minutes, and project records for all assigned projects.
Organizes and leads project meetings, to include preconstruction, pre-design, project status update, closeout inspections, and additional required meetings.
Reviews the work performed by contractors in the construction, maintenance, and/or site development of airfield and building projects.
Directs and monitors Planning, Design, Award, and Management of Statewide Construction under the management of their supervisor or the Chief Engineer.
Prepares engineering plans, drawings, sketches, and details, as needed, using AutoCAD and other Computer Aided Drafting software.
Reviews the validity of all invoices and ensures costs are properly accounted for on internal documentation.
Inputs data into the division project management software and ensures all software shortfalls are addressed.
Prepares engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for engineering projects on airports such as runway, taxiway rehabilitation projects, safety area improvements, pavement maintenance, pavement markings etc.
Reviews engineering plans, details, specifications, and engineering cost estimates submitted by consultants for various projects at airports.
Conducts field investigations to determine the proper course of action to solve engineering issues and problems.
Perform duties of a resident project representative (RPR) including observation of construction, enforcement of contract specifications, adherence to safety during construction.
Maintains, categorizes, and updates all electronic files which includes as-builts, aerial mapping, Master Plans, Airport Layout Plans, and miscellaneous illustrations and drawings.
Manages and coordinates with the MassDOT Drone Team to conduct aerial surveys.
Conducts Pavement Condition Index inspections, coordinate work with airports, analyze data, and provide information to consultants.
Assists with the review of consultant scopes of work and fee estimate.
Stamps professional drawings when necessary for advertisement for bids.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with airport engineering including pavement design, drainage design, horizontal/vertical grading, airfield navigational aids, airfield lighting, airfield safety, airspace analysis, and airport electrification.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering including design and field engineering.
Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written, with various project stakeholders, airport managers, consultants, and federal partners.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
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, managerial, or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.
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.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
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MassDOT Aeronautics’ overall mission is to make air transportation safer, cleaner, more efficient, and more economically advantageous for the people, communities, and businesses of Massachusetts. Aeronautics employs the highest standards in safety, planning, engineering, and financial management to regulate and promote air transportation in the Commonwealth. The Agency oversees 35 of the State’s 38 public-use airports, supports economic development and job growth, reduces aviation’s environmental impact, facilitates the adoption and use of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS/drones) in the Commonwealth, and explores the introduction of advanced aviation systems.
The Project Engineer / Project Manager will be an integral member of the MassDOT Aeronautics Engineering Team and will report to the Chief Engineer. The Project Engineer / Project Manager will work closely with the engineering team as well as our planning and environmental teams to ensure that we have completed all required planning and environmental permitting prior to project implementation. The Engineering Team supports our public-use airports with grant funding for capital improvement projects including runways, taxiway, aprons, navigational aids, lighting, signage, markings, pavement maintenance, terminal building, air traffic control towers, and administration buildings. The Project Engineer / Project Manager will be responsible for the coordination and analysis of airspace review requests. MassDOT Aeronautics manages 40-70 projects each fiscal year.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises, coordinates, and monitors the activities of subordinates engaged in civil engineering work in the Aeronautics Division to ensure effective operations and compliance with federal and state established procedures as well as state procurement laws.
Performs the review and analysis of Airspace Reviews in accordance with MGL Chapter 90 and understands FAA airspace and surfaces requirements of Part 77, FAA AC 150/5300-13B, and NAVAIDs using software including AutoCAD, Google Earth, and GIS and provides recommendations to their supervisor and/or the Chief Engineer.
Attends and organizes project meetings, to include pre-construction, pre-design, project status update, closeout inspections, and additional required meetings.
Reviews all assigned project documentation, to include grant application, grant assurances, grant awards, standard contracts, and all other associated contractor/consultant documentation.
Maintains detailed field notes, meeting minutes, and project records for all assigned projects.
Organizes and leads project meetings, to include preconstruction, pre-design, project status update, closeout inspections, and additional required meetings.
Reviews the work performed by contractors in the construction, maintenance, and/or site development of airfield and building projects.
Directs and monitors Planning, Design, Award, and Management of Statewide Construction under the management of their supervisor or the Chief Engineer.
Prepares engineering plans, drawings, sketches, and details, as needed, using AutoCAD and other Computer Aided Drafting software.
Reviews the validity of all invoices and ensures costs are properly accounted for on internal documentation.
Inputs data into the division project management software and ensures all software shortfalls are addressed.
Prepares engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for engineering projects on airports such as runway, taxiway rehabilitation projects, safety area improvements, pavement maintenance, pavement markings etc.
Reviews engineering plans, details, specifications, and engineering cost estimates submitted by consultants for various projects at airports.
Conducts field investigations to determine the proper course of action to solve engineering issues and problems.
Perform duties of a resident project representative (RPR) including observation of construction, enforcement of contract specifications, adherence to safety during construction.
Maintains, categorizes, and updates all electronic files which includes as-builts, aerial mapping, Master Plans, Airport Layout Plans, and miscellaneous illustrations and drawings.
Manages and coordinates with the MassDOT Drone Team to conduct aerial surveys.
Conducts Pavement Condition Index inspections, coordinate work with airports, analyze data, and provide information to consultants.
Assists with the review of consultant scopes of work and fee estimate.
Stamps professional drawings when necessary for advertisement for bids.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with airport engineering including pavement design, drainage design, horizontal/vertical grading, airfield navigational aids, airfield lighting, airfield safety, airspace analysis, and airport electrification.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering including design and field engineering.
Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
Ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written, with various project stakeholders, airport managers, consultants, and federal partners.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
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, managerial, or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.
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.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
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