Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 19 hours ago
Geotechnical Projects Engineer (Civil Engineer III)
United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expCommonwealth of Massachusetts is looking to enhance their Geotechnical Unit with a Geotechnical Projects Engineer. The role involves overseeing the preparation and review of geotechnical reports and designs while providing support on geotechnical issues during construction.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supervises complex subsurface investigation and soil or foundation testing programs and follows policies and procedures regarding all design, construction and maintenance projects as required
Gathers, interprets, analyzes, presents, and reviews complex geotechnical data in conformance with sound engineering principles and practices; and in conformance with Plans, Specifications and Estimates to resolve problems in design, maintenance, and construction as they occur
Prepares reports containing geotechnical information and recommendations with cost estimates for proposed and/or existing projects using information obtained from: field measurements, geologic maps, borings, geophysical surveys, laboratory measurements, technical literature, construction methods, suppliers, contractors, project records and other sources
Review geotechnical and foundation engineering designs for such projects as bridges, highways, buildings, retaining walls, embankments, dams, slopes, tunnels, etc. in accordance with sound engineering principles, applicable regulations, and technical standards
Reviews Geotechnical Engineering aspect of Permits associated with development adjacent to or installation of utilities under or near state highways
Qualification
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 of the required experience 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
A Master's Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical concentration is preferred
Demonstrated experience in performing geotechnical engineering analysis of transportation infrastructure
Demonstrated experience in the design and review of transportation infrastructure
Demonstrated experience in the resolution of geotechnical construction issues related to transportation infrastructure
Working knowledge of the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges and the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Code
Familiar with the MassDOT Bridge Manual and MassDOT Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges
Working knowledge of geotechnical technologies to solve transportation infrastructure foundation issues
Benefits
A five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT
Comprehensive Benefits
An outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package
Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a government administration.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.84MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-29Grant· $20.84M
Leadership Team
David J. Kelly
CEO/President
Mary-Louise White
CEO
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