ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER

The State of New Hampshire; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking an ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER in District 5 to develop and administer major permit programs for the highway system, ensuring safe and efficient access for the traveling public.

This professional role requires engineering credentials, licensure as a Professional Engineer in Civil/Highway and several years of post‑baccalaureate experience. The position offers a trainee option and a comprehensive state benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Four years of post-baccalaureate engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Six years of post-baccalaureate engineering experience.
• Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Mastera0s degree in engineering

Bachelora0s degree in engineering

Associatea0s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Job description

ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER (Job ID: 53396)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 5

16 East Point Drive / Bedford, NH

ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER

Position #20445

$31.33/hour - $42.60/hour

This position offers Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $34.92 per hour

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

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

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Other information:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

DISCLAIMERS:

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 job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

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.

For additional information contact Richard Radwanski, District 5 Engineer, at 603-666-3336 or [e-mail] .

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 and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
• See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
• Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% 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: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? 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

Post Date: 09/09/2026

Close Date: 10/08/2026

Location: US:NH:HOOKSETT

Salary: USD 31.330-42.600

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964