Boston Public Health Commission - Boston, MA
posted 4 months ago
The Senior Civil Engineer position within the Public Works Department is a critical role responsible for ensuring the maintenance and enhancement of the public rights of way in the city of Boston. This position operates under the direction of the Principal Civil Engineer and plays a vital part in the attainment of a State of Good Repair (SOGR) for an extensive asset portfolio valued at over $6.2 billion. This portfolio includes a significant number of infrastructure elements, such as forty bridges and eight hundred miles of roadway. The Senior Civil Engineer will engage in various engineering duties that support the department's mission, focusing on the design and reconstruction of streets and related installations. In this role, the Senior Civil Engineer will undertake assigned design engineering work, which encompasses the preparation and completion of all preliminary and final engineering designs, plans, detail designs, calculations, estimates, and public bids for construction or reconstruction projects. The position requires a thorough understanding of design engineering principles, standards, and practices, particularly as they relate to the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges in Boston. The engineer will also be responsible for interpreting reports related to site conditions and pavement analysis, ensuring that all designs meet the necessary compliance with city standards. The Senior Civil Engineer will prepare or supervise the preparation of accurate engineering estimates for projects, maintain updated cost information related to construction, and assemble documents for public bid advertisements. Familiarity with prevailing wage scale requests, Chapter 90 funding procedures, and contract boilerplate forms is essential. The role also involves reviewing plans from the Public Works Department and other city departments or external engineering firms to ensure compliance with city standards. The engineer will design and review ramps and perform related duties as required, including responding to emergencies as directed by the Chief of Streets or their designee.