Tunnel Inspection Engineer (MassDOT Supervising Section Unit Engineer)

About MassDOT's Tunnels Section

MassDOT owns and is responsible for the maintenance and inspection of an extensive and complex system of tunnels and their support structures, such as vent buildings, that were built primarily by the Central Artery Big Dig project. To oversee these efforts MassDOT has created a Tunnels Section, within its 10 Park Plaza Headquarters, which is responsible for ensuring that the tunnels are inspected in compliance with the federal National Tunnel Inspection Standards, developing a capital preservation for the tunnels, and reviewing Air Rights development projects that can create additional tunnels or extend existing ones.

This position has a high degree of remote flexibility once established in the role. The selected candidate will be expected to follow a hybrid work model that consists of both in-office and work from home days, as needed.

Position Summary

The Tunnels Inspection Engineer will administer the Section's inspection program for MassDOT tunnels incompliance with the requirements of the federal National Tunnel Inspection Standards. He/she will report directly to the Director of Tunnels and be responsible for managing all aspects of ongoing and future MassDOT Tunnel inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the operations of the MassDOT Tunnels Inspection Department, under the guidance of the MassDOT Director of Tunnels (or Designee).

• Manage MassDOT Tunnel Inspections in accordance with the federal National Tunnel Inspection Standards and MassDOT Tunnel Inspection Handbook.

• Maintain the MassDOT Tunnel Inspection Handbook and conduct yearly updates.

• Manage consultant inspection teams including initial scoping of assignments, conducting kick-off meetings, regular update meetings, and close out of assignment and review of final deliverables.

• Initiate All-Item, Special Member, Overhead, Emergency, and On-Demand tunnel inspections.

• Ensure that the tunnels are inspected in compliance with federal National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), MassDOT tunnel inspection policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Ensure that tunnels are inspected within frequency, that the QC/QA program is followed, the tunnel inspection database is complete and updates, and provide necessary reports to superiors and FHWA.

• Manage consultant contracts for tunnel inspections including making assignments and monitoring the performance of the consultants in executing these assignments.

• Approve progress payments to consultants.

• Maintain electronic organization of submittals and other inspection related materials.

• Obtain and review available plans, inspection records, ratings reports, and maintenance records pertinent to tunnel inspections.

• Schedule assigned structures in coordination with the District 6 Tunnel Inspection Engineer.

Special Requirements
 

Applicants must have at least (2) years of tunnel or bridge inspection experience, and possess the minimum qualifications to be in charge of a tunnel inspection team as specified in 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart E by having one of the following required combinations of training and experience:
 

• Possession of a Professional Engineering registration and have six months of tunnel or bridge inspection experience and be a nationally certified tunnel inspector
• Have 5 years of tunnel or bridge inspection experience and be a nationally certified tunnel inspector
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, successfully passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Fundamentals of Engineering Examination, 2 years of tunnel or bridge inspection experience and be a nationally certified tunnel inspector
• An associate’s degree in engineering, 4 years of tunnel or bridge inspection experience and be a nationally certified tunnel inspector
   

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. 

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.  

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) nine (9) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, construction management, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials, of which (B) at least seven (7) years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least three years must have been in a supervisory capacity.
 

Substitutions

I. An Associate’s degree with a major in civil engineering * or civil engineering technology* may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. *

II. A Bachelor’s degree with a major in civil engineering* or civil engineering technology* may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience. *

III. A Master’s degree with a major in civil engineering* may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree with a major in civil engineering* may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and two years of the required (B) experience.
 

*NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction, construction management, survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport and materials.
 

NOTE: Education towards such a degree will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements completed.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.

• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.

• For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.

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. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Salary : $122,066 - $173,864