Mobility Program Co-op Spring 2027

Position Summary

MassDOT is advancing its work to modernize its services on local and state roadways, making them safe for everyone, enhancing public transit, expanding walking and biking networks, completing trail vision, and increasing accessibility and resiliency of the entire roadway network.

This position will be part of the Program Management Team within the Chief Engineer’s Office that is responsible for developing the strategy, policies, partnerships, and projects to expand the agency’s portfolio of work around mobility, safety, and resiliency, including accessibility, bicycle and pedestrian, complete streets, and transit. The Coop will be responsible for assisting the Program Managers. The work is interdisciplinary in nature and will help meet the Commonwealth’s mobility, climate, health, economic, safety, and equity goals. The work will be integral in response to the Federal Infrastructure Bill and future state and federal funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the Program Manager in the following:

•    Attend and prepare for capital improvement meetings, including project initiation, project scoping, and project development.
•    Synthesizes existing data, reports, and other project justification documentation to support project initiation and scoping.
•    Support the development of communications regarding capital improvement projects.
•    Assist in the coordination of activities to support internal capital improvement working groups.
•    Review and develop materials in support of capital improvement projects.
•    Other duties as needed.

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 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%25 of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.