ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Lancaster (NH), seeks an Access & Utility Engineer for the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1. This full-time role develops major district permitting programs and supervises an engineering staff.

Minimum qualifications include an engineering Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with years of post-baccalaureate experience; a Professional Engineer license and a valid drive r’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering; four years of post-baccalaureate engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; six years of post-baccalaureate engineering experience.
• Associate’s degree in engineering or engineering technology; six years of engineering practice plus two years as Engineering Technician.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates permit application review with Bureaus, Federal/state authorities, developers, and utilities to issue permits efficiently.
• Reviews and directs changes to complex consultant-designed projects to ensure compliance with standards and access management.
• Inspects and monitors projects, coordinates construction phases, and directs field changes to protect travelers and state highways.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate’s degree in engineering/engineering technology

Job description

ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER (Job ID: 54177)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1

641 Main Street / Lancaster, NH

Position #19828

Full-time vacancy.

Salary: $31.33/hour - $42.60/hour

Offers Trainee Status* at $30.02 per hour.

Contract type: Full-time.

Location: 641 Main Street / Lancaster, NH.

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 vice versa.

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.


• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Resides within the District.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire within one year of employment.

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:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: Value varies 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.

Additional benefit details can be found on the State of NH benefits webpage.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1: 603‑271‑3261 or [e-mail]


• Training and Recruitment Specialist: Pamela Shore, 603‑271‑8026 or [e-mail]


• District 1: 603‑788‑4641 or [e-mail]

EOE.

TDD Access: Relay NH 1‑800‑735‑2964.

Apply online at https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx and for compensation calculator at https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx.