ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER

State of New Hampshire

New Hampshire

On-site

USD 43,000 - 59,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

State of New Hampshire — Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1, seeks an Access & Utility Engineer to develop and administer major permitting programs for the district’s highway network.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor's in engineering with several years of post-baccalaureate experience; a PE license is preferred. Responsibilities include coordinating permit reviews, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

Master's degree in engineering or higher required with post-baccalaureate engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering with post-baccalaureate experience also acceptable.
Associate degree with required engineering-related experience plus two years as Engineering Technician or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Coordinate permit application review with multiple agencies and stakeholders to ensure timely issuance of permits.
Review and direct changes to consultant-designed projects to meet standards and maintenance requirements.
Inspect and monitor complex projects and coordinate major phases of construction.
Supervise engineering staff in evaluation of plans and specifications and inspection of highway construction.
Develop and defend Department objectives related to permit processes to support public relations goals.
Perform analysis related to the State highway system and maintain drainage inventory with MS4 compliance.
Maintain records for permits, plans, deeds, and other public documents across districts.
Adhere to risk, safety, and environmental standards and orders.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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.

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.

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

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes 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.
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)