Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 1 day ago
QA Specialist (Civil Engineer I)
United States-Massachusetts-Hopkinton - 5 Macadam Road
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe Commonwealth of Massachusetts is dedicated to connecting its residents and communities through effective transportation policies and projects. The QA Specialist (Civil Engineer I) will function as a staff engineer, reviewing and updating information related to construction materials, performing inspections, and participating in various engineering duties to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Assists in the development and maintenance of the Laboratory’s Information Management System (LIMMS) including sample, equipment, and personnel documentation required to maintain AASHTO Accreditation
Assists in design and implementation of new material test report forms with LIMMS team members
Research of hardware and software that will used in sample identification in the LIMMS program
Assists in setting up of program and training of users statewide
Performs initial RMS 360 reviews for new projects
Reviews contracts for final closeout and material certification
Reviews of new materials and products submission for Qualified Construction Materials List acceptance and other tasks assigned
Send out acknowledgement of receipt to the applicant in a timely manner
Perform timely independent review in accordance with evaluation procedures
Monitors the activities of the National Transportation Products Evaluation Program (NTPEP) and AASHTO Product Evaluation List (APEL) to keep supervisor informed regarding technical committees, work plans, audits, DataMine, products, and implementation
Reviews HMA mix designs for conformance with the MassDOT specifications
Performs periodic inspections and audits of HMA, PG Binder and Emulsion production and testing facilities
Performs testing within the various laboratories as required with proper training
Performs Independent Assurance inspection and testing as required
Tests samples and analyzes data for research and development of new test methods, processes, and material requirements
Maintains ACI and NETTCP certifications meeting the AASHTO Laboratory Accreditation Program requirements
Reviews research information from TRB, NCHRP, NETC or other sources and provides summaries and recommendations and takes part in assigned seminars and webinars
Qualification
Required
At least (A) two 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 or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required
Preferred
Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering
Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering
Knowledge of the principles of hydraulics as applied to surface drainage pipes and culverts
Knowledge of engineering properties of soils
Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of concrete and asphalt; mechanical properties of fluids; theory and practice of plane surveying
Knowledge of the types & skill in the uses of equipment used in plane surveying; knowledge of the methods of soil testing
Knowledge of the types and used of equipment and materials used in building, bridge, highway, road, street or tunnel construction
Knowledge of mathematical formulae used to compute volumes and areas
Knowledge of elementary algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, integral and differential calculus; knowledge of the standard procedures for taking field notes in connection with plane surveying
Knowledge of mathematical computations used in solving civil engineering problems
Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of civil engineering data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations
Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, specifications and guidelines governing assigned unit activities and in connection with the construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, buildings, etc
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to write clearly and concisely as well as ability to maintain records
Benefits
$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.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Mary-Louise White
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