ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER

The State of New Hampshire

Lancaster (NH)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 59,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1, seeks an Access & Utility Engineer in Lancaster, NH. The role administers permitting programs and requires PE licensure and several years of engineering experience.

Salary ranges from $31.33 to $42.60 per hour, with a Trainee Status option at $30.02 per hour. Minimum qualifications include advanced degrees and multi-level experience in engineering.

Qualifications

Master's degree in engineering required.
Four years of post-baccalaureate engineering experience.
Six years of post-baccalaureate engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.
An Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology with six years in engineering practice plus two years as an Engineering Technician.

Responsibilities

Coordinate permit reviews with multiple agencies and stakeholders to ensure efficient permit issuance.
Review and direct changes to complex projects to ensure compliance with standards and maintenance requirements.
Inspect and monitor projects and direct field changes to protect the traveling public and highway system integrity.
Direct, train and supervise staff in evaluation of plans and applications of engineering principles and inspection of highway construction.
Develop and defend department objectives related to permit processing and public relations goals.
Perform research and analysis on the State highway system and maintain drainage inventory for MS4 compliance.
Supervise record-keeping of permits, records, plans, deeds, easements, and other public documents.
Ensure compliance with risk, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Engineering experience

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

PE License (Civil/Civil Highway/Geotechnical/Structural)

Job description

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 nhjobs@das.nh.gov

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ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER (Job ID: 53311)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1

641 Main Street / Lancaster, NH

ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER

Position #19828

$31.33/hour - $42.60/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $30.02 per hour.

*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum education/experience qualifications within one (1) year of hire date

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

Build Your Career. Build Your Community. Build New Hampshire.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1, has a full-time vacancy for an Access & Utility Engineer.

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.

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.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS

Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire within one year of employment.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

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.

When applicable, 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 ensure 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:
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.
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits: