Seasonal Civil Engineer II - Field Construction (Central and West) Summer 2026

Who We Serve:

Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) serves Commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational activities, clean energy solutions and those who work with animals and livestock. Equally, EOEEA works with energy consumers, power companies, clean energy providers and farmers to delicately balance the interaction with environmental protection laws and regulations while being a cornerstone for our economic prosperity.

Position Overview:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Long-Term Seasonal Civil Engineer II - Central and West to enable D&E to properly manage the Field Construction Contracts within Central and West regions and ensure quality work by Contractors. This position includes supervising the maintenance construction of civil projects from pre-construction to completion, ensuring strict compliance with DCR procedures and protocols. Maintenance contracts may encompass activities such as resurfacing and reconstructing paved and unpaved roads, as well as maintaining fences, guardrails, and trails.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Resident Engineer Central/West for Maintenance Construction is primarily responsible for coordinating and overseeing construction operations across multiple projects, both short and long-term, in alignment with approved design plans, specifications, or directives from the Section Head of Maintenance. This role entails collaborating with contractors, construction crews, and consultants to ensure the successful completion of assigned construction projects. The Resident Engineer is tasked with reviewing the quality and quantity of materials, assessing workmanship, ensuring dimensional conformity, and evaluating the necessity for construction modifications or additional work orders. Reporting to the Section Head of Maintenance Construction, this position plays a key role within the maintenance section team, assisting in project planning and oversight primarily within the West and Central Regions. Additionally, the Resident Engineer is responsible for supervising staff and monitoring ongoing projects to ensure compliance with scheduled deadlines, procedures, and relevant regulations at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as adherence to construction designs and codes. This position is part of the Field Construction Section that functions twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for both scheduled and emergency response operations. There are times when they will need to respond to emergency public safety concerns that arise outside normal working hours. Emergency response of public safety hazards would include but not limited to immediate assessment, development an action plan, and deployment of various necessary resources. Communication or notification of various internal and external stakeholders of the public safety hazard and mitigation plan.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities:

Anticipated tasks and responsibilities include:

Contract/Contractor Management

• Review and confirm Scopes of Work prior to the start of work
• Manage project and Contractor work schedules
• Monitor Contract budget expenditures
• Perform field observation of Contract work
• Report on any problems in the field

Program Coordination

• Visit locations on the Maintenance Request List and collect data (e.g. limits of work, surface material, drainage, lighting, EV stations, guardrail, etc.)
• Conduct condition assessments for various locations related to resurfacing and reconstructing paved and unpaved roads and parking lots
• Make recommendations about sites in need of maintenance, repairs, renovations, etc.
• Assist with the creation of annual Spending Plans and 5-Year Plans
• Provide weekly reports on active and upcoming projects

New Maintenance & Repair Projects

• Synthesize needs and requests for maintenance and repairs
• Advance projects from needs/requests to actionable work (i.e. identify a project, determine the scope, obtain authorization, assemble plans (as needed), meet with the Contractor, perform the work)
• Tabulate needs/requests to be addressed in the future
• Occasional assignments to assist other Field Construction staff with project tasks similar to this position's basic responsibilities.   
• Other related duties, as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, including theoretical foundations and practical applications.
• Familiarity with the terminology and standard abbreviations commonly used in civil engineering.
• Understanding of the principles of hydraulics as they relate to surface drainage pipes and culverts.
• Proficiency in the properties and characteristics of concrete and asphalt, as well as the mechanical properties of fluids. Additionally, knowledge of plane surveying theory and practice, as well as the engineering properties of soils.
• Understanding the types and uses of equipment and materials utilized in various construction contexts, such as building, bridge, highway, road, street, or tunnel construction. Also, familiarity with mathematical formulae for computing volumes and areas.
• Experience overseeing and providing instruction to Contractors in the field
• Ability to manage project budgets and schedules
• Ability to work well with others and communicate regularly with supervisor
• Ability to self-manage and work efficiently
• Experience in creating and reviewing site plans
• Project management experience
• Ability to spend several days per week in the field

About the Division of Design and Engineering:

Continuing over a century of visionary land stewardship, DCR's Division of Design & Engineering (D&E) collaborates with colleagues within DCR, other agencies, and communities across the state to plan, design, build, and maintain a diversity of outdoor recreational experiences and unique landscapes throughout the Commonwealth. In addition, our staff is responsible for maintaining public infrastructure including dams, seawalls, parkways and park roads, sidewalks and trails, and stormwater systems. This requires employing a diverse range of talent including architects, engineers, landscape architects, planners, tradespeople as well as business, finance and administrative support who work together to support D&E's mission. Our staff is unified by a passion for providing access to high quality public open space and outdoor recreation for all ages and abilities, and strive to improve visitor experience, enhance universal accessibility, and help modernize DCR's facilities and resources to be more carbon neutral, energy independent, and resilient to climate change.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) three 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 one year must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

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 Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering, may be substituted for the required experience.*

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

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.

FOR NON-MassDOT APPLICANTS:

Applicants for this position must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and E.I.T. certification or P.E. registration for appointment to this position.

FOR MassDOT EMPLOYEES:

Applicants for this position must possess a Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and E.I.T. certification or P.E. registration for appointment to this position, or hold a position in the Department in the next lower title than the position applied for, in the same or similar career ladder.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Wakefield, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-260001AL

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-05T18:39:19