West-East Rail Co-op Spring 2026

State of Massachusetts • Boston, MA • 1d ago

Position Summary This co-op will report to the West-East Rail Director and work on projects and tasks to support the entire Rail unit. This will include supporting the WER Director with research, analyses, and developing presentations; participating in meetings, taking notes, and tracking follow-up items; and making field visits. This position can work up to 37.5 hours per week but will require a minimum of 12-15 hours per week. The selected candidate must report to 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA for at least 4 hours between 8 AM and 4 PM. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop scope and support WER Director in an ADA Operations Plan for Compass Rail stations which will evaluate ADA infrastructure and procedures at each station. Inventory Compass Rail Stations: identify ownership, capital and maintenance responsibilities, operating agreements/easements, etc. Quantifying benefits for intercity passenger and freight rail. Establishing measures for success, building a clear, concise case for investment. Researching the relationship between intercity passenger rail and intercity bus especially as related to WER. Develop updates for Compass Rail webpages and potential email communications to listserv. Investigate establishing formal ridership database for Compass Rail. Maintain photo library for Rail & Transit. Will include field visits to take photos. Assist in overseeing and managing maintenance work done on MassDOT owned or controlled property. Assist in managing the project development process, contracting, agreements, oversight, implementation, and evaluation of railroad construction projects being or to be carried out on MassDOT Rail owned or controlled property. Assist in budgetary, performance, and quality goals for all work to be performed in conformance with good railroad practice and applicable state & federal requirements, in a timely and cost-effective manner. About MassDOT The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes 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 inclusive 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. 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 ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935. 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. Job: Engineering Organization: Massachusetts Department of Transportation Title: *West-East Rail Co-op Spring 2026 Location: Massachusetts-Boston-10 Park Plaza Requisition ID: 250007QS

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