ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER

State of New Hampshire; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 42,705 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Flexible Spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

State of New Hampshire is seeking a qualified engineer to develop and administer major permitting programs for the district. The role involves coordinating permit reviews, evaluating plans, and supervising staff to ensure compliance with standards and public safety.

Requirements include advanced engineering degrees with substantial post-baccalaureate experience, a PE license, and a valid driver's license. A trainee option may apply for those with combined education/experience exceeding high

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering with 4+ years post-baccalaureate experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 6+ years post-baccalaureate experience.
• Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology with 6+ years experience at level plus 2 years as Engineering Technician.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Valid driver's license and access to transportation.
• Trainee option available for 9+ years of relevant education/experience after high school.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate permit application review with Bureau, agencies, developers, and utilities.
• Review and direct changes to complex consultant projects to meet standards.
• Inspect and monitor major construction phases to protect public safety.
• Supervise engineering staff in plan evaluation and field inspection.
• Develop and defend department objectives related to the permit process.
• Perform research on the state highway system and MS4 compliance.
• Maintain records for permits, plans, deeds, and easements.
• Ensure work complies with risk, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

PE License

Engineering knowledge

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate's degree in engineering/engineering technology

Job description

Position Overview

State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 5
16 East Point Drive / Bedford, NH
Position #20445
$31.33/hour - $42.60/hour (Trainee Status* at $34.92 per hour)

Summary

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

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.

OR

• 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

• 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 the 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 completion of high school may be considered and hired in trainee status for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Resides within the District

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 ensures MS4 compliance.
• Supervises record-keeping of all permits, records, plans, deeds, easements, and other public documents for all highways and/or projects within the District.
• Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.

Total Compensation Information

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

Benefits

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits – actual value may vary depending on plan selected and bargaining unit.
• 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)

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Links

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964