State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Materials and Research

5 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER SUPERVISOR

Civil Engineer V

Position #21229

40 Hours per Week

The starting pay range for this position is $33.47/HR - $45.72/HR

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Materials & Research, has a full-time vacancy for a Geotechnical Engineer Supervisor (Civil Engineer V).

Summary: To supervise professional geotechnical engineering staff and serve as the lead technical professional in order to provide geotechnical engineering evaluations and recommendations in the design, construction and maintenance phases of statewide NHDOT civil engineering projects.

Your Experience Counts

Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced in the posting! See Per 405.1.

18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree

36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree

54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

* Please note that months of relevant experience used as an educational equivalent cannot also be used to fulfill any experience requirement *

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, or possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering and possession of a Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited institute of higher education.

Experience: One year of work experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

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Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

OR

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering or engineering technology.

Experience: Five (5) years of work experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

License/Certification: Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire or a Licensed Professional Engineer in another state and obtain licensure in NH within one year of employment. Licensure designation must be in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering. Additionally, applicant must possess a valid driver's license and/or have access to transportation for statewide travel. The applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All accountabilities must be performed in accordance with State and Department rules and policies, including risk management, safety and environmental standards, regulations and administrative orders.

Responsibilities:

Provides geotechnical engineering guidance and technical reviews to a staff of civil engineers.

Performs as the geotechnical project engineer on complex and technically difficult NHDOT projects.

Completes geotechnical designs and evaluations using complex engineering analyses and current design codes. Writes reports and other correspondence to communicate geotechnical recommendations to other Department Bureaus and engineering consultants. Coordinates with designers and participates in meeting to ensure the proper implementation of geotechnical engineering elements.

Prepares contract specifications for proposed geotechnical work.

Develops and recommends technical operating procedures to the Geotechnical Section Chief.

As assigned, reviews reports and other documents prepared by in-house engineering staff and geotechnical engineering consultants to assure that the recommendations provide for technically sound and cost-effective designs.

Meets with construction and design bureau engineers, contractors, FHWA engineers and project managers to resolve significant geotechnical issues or problems that occur during construction.

Serves on technical committees and provides the geotechnical evaluation of foundations, earth retaining structures or other engineering systems being assessed for use on NHDOT projects.

Conducts general administrative duties in the supervision of employees, including reviewing timesheets and leave requests, completing performance evaluations, recommending disciplinary action, interviewing and conducting training.

Disclaimer Statement : The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Dennis Herrick, Administrator, at (603) 271-3151 or at Bureau42@dot.nh.gov (link removed)>
For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online contact Krista Robichaud, Recruitment Specialist, at (603) 271-8026 or at Krista.Robichaud@dot.nh.gov (link removed)>
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

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Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
  

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