Overview
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 4, 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.
Base pay and status
Base pay range : $31.33 / hr - $42.60 / hr. A Trainee Status option is available at $30.02 per hour. This position may require 24-hour availability in some circumstances. The actual pay will be based on qualifications and experience.
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 permits.
- Reviews, comments, and directs changes to complex consultant-designed projects, studies, reports, and plans to ensure compliance with Department standards, access management principles, and maintenance requirements.
- Inspects and monitors complex projects, coordinates major construction phases, and directs field changes to protect the traveling public and the integrity of the State highway system.
- Directs, trains, and supervises engineering staff in evaluating plans and specifications, applying engineering principles and access management techniques, and inspecting highway construction for compliance with standards and permits.
- Develops, reviews, explains, and defends current and long-range Department objectives related to the permit process to promote public relations and departmental goals.
- Performs research and analysis related to the State highway system to respond to public and governmental inquiries, maintains the drainage inventory, and ensures MS4 compliance.
- Supervises record-keeping of all permits, records, plans, deeds, easements, and other public documents for highways and projects within the District.
- Performs work in full conformance with risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.
Minimum Qualifications
Education / Experience :
Education : Master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution with a major in engineering. Experience : Four years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering.Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution with a major in engineering. Experience : Six years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering.Education : Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology with six years of engineering experience at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher), plus two additional years in a position comparable to Engineering Technician.License / Certification :
Professional Engineer (PE) license with designation in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering.Valid driver's license and / or access to transportation.Other Requirements :
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.Must have a telephone.Must be willing and able to be available for 24-hour call.TRAINEE OPTION : Candidates with an equivalent combination of 9+ years of relevant education and experience after high school may be considered and hired in trainee status for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Resides within the District.
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS : Licensed professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire within one year of employment.
Additional Information
Disclaimers : The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every duty. An employee may be required to perform other related duties as characteristic of the job title.The work of a trainee will be overseen by a fully qualified individual; the trainee must meet minimum qualifications within the period specified, not to exceed one year from hire.Benefits and Total Compensation
Total compensation information available; benefits include health, retirement, life insurance, and wellness programs.Health benefits details are based on union status and plan selected; see NH DAS benefits information for details.Other benefits include dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and paid leave.Contact for more information
For further information please contact Frank Linnenbringer, Administrator, at (603) 352-2302 or Frank.E.Linnenbringer@dot.nh.gov. For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact James Roberg at (603) 271-8025 or James.G.Roberg@dot.nh.gov.
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