State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 5

16 East Point Drive, Bedford, NH

ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER

CIVIL ENGINEER IV

40 Hours per Week

Position #20445

The starting pay range for this position is $30.72 - $41.76 per hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $29.43 per hour

• Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date
  

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 5 has a full-time vacancy for an Access & Utility Engineer (Civil Engineer IV).

SUMMARY: To develop and administer major engineering programs related to the various permitting functions of the district.

Your Experience Counts

Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.1(link removed)>
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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: Four years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering.

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

Experience: Six years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering.

OR

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

Experience: Six years of experience in the practice of engineering at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher), plus two additional years of experience in a position comparable to an Engineering Technician.

License/Certification : 1. 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.

• 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:

Must have telephone. Willingness to be available for 24-hour call. It is preferred that the successful candidate lives within the District. 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:

Coordinates the permit application review process with other Department Bureaus, Federal agencies, State agencies, municipal authorities, developers, consultants, property owners, and utilities to ensure efficient issuance of the permits.

Reviews, comments and directs changes to complex consultant-designed projects, studies, reports and plans to ensure compliance with Department standards, access management principals, and maintenance requirements.

Inspects and monitors complex projects, coordinates major phases of construction and directs field changes in order to protect the traveling public and the integrity of the State highway system.

Directs, trains, and supervises an engineering staff in the evaluation of plans and specifications, application of engineering principles and sound access management techniques, and inspection of highway construction to ensure compliance with Department standards and access permits.

Develops, reviews, explains, and defends current and long-range Department objectives relative to the permit process in order to promote good public relations and the goals of the Department.

Performs research and analysis relative to the State highway system in order to respond to public and governmental inquiries. Maintains the drainage inventory and ensure MS 4 compliance.

Supervises record-keeping of all permits, records, plans, deeds, easements, and other public documents for all highways and/or projects within the District.

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 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)>
For additional information contact Richard Radwanski, District 5 Engineer, at 603-666-3336 or District5@dot.nh.gov (link removed)>

• TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
  

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)
  

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

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EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

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