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Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 2 weeks ago

Highway Safety Engineer (Civil Engineer III)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is responsible for developing and coordinating transportation policies and projects. The Highway Safety Engineer will train and supervise staff while conducting safety analyses and managing highway safety initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Conducts, trains, advises, and supervises others (including the CEIIs, CEIs, interns and co-ops) in analyses of safety issues through research & use of the Crash Data System (CDS) and/or IMPACT
Reviews and performs crash analysis of potential HSIP projects and advises others and trains within 3. MassDOT and consultants on best ways to conduct the analyses
Reviews alternative safety analysis evaluations and the safety evaluation portion of the ICE (Intersection Control Evaluation) analysis and provides guidance and feedback to consultants
Attends/assists/facilitates/leads/manages Road Safety Audits (including preparations of collision diagrams and summaries, report reviews) and teaches CEI/CEIIs how to perform this task
Locates crashes and assists in development / identification of top crash locations
Reviews Functional Design Reports, Tech Memos, Plans, and other information focusing on safety and provides guidance and feedback on how to better conduct the safety analysis portion
As needed, organizes materials for specific crash requests and site visits
Trains and supervises others in use of Highway Safety Manual methodologies
Manage EDC and other FHWA initiatives
Conducts roadway infrastructure safety inspections in the field for projects based on specific requests
Manage all aspects of CEIIs, CEIs, interns, co-ops within the Highway Safety Section
Conduct tasks as needed including training others, working directly for Assistant Administrator for Traffic and Safety on specified tasks, project reviews, etc

Qualification

Highway Safety ManualRoad Safety AuditsCrash Data SystemGIS experienceFHWA initiativesSupervision skillsTraining skillsCommunication skills

Required

At least 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
At least two years must have been in a professional capacity
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required

Preferred

Some GIS experience
Road safety audit experience
Familiarity with the Highway Safety Manual
Understand the concept of FHWA's Highway Safety Improvement Program

Benefits

Five thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus
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.
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Company

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.

H1B Sponsorship

Commonwealth of Massachusetts has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (6)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$20.84M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M

Leadership Team

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David J. Kelly
CEO/President
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Mary-Louise White
CEO
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