CIVIL ENGINEER I - III

State of New Hampshire; Swanzey (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 4, invites applications for Civil Engineer I, II, and III in Swanzey. This full-time posting offers structured career paths with progression through three engineering levels and required licensure for statewide travel.

Pay ranges start at $22.50/hr for Engineer I and increase to $38.85/hr for Engineer III, with education and experience influencing eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college.
• Associate's degree in engineering or civil technology with post-graduate experience.
• Valid driver's license and statewide travel availability.

Responsibilities

• Review applications for utility, excavation, and access permits within the state right-of-way.
• Assist in preparing the annual district resurfacing program and coordinate with staff.
• Review procurement of highway maintenance materials and equipment.
• Respond to emergencies to protect the state transportation system and public safety.
• Communicate with the public and government inquiries and maintain records.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate's degree in engineering or civil technology

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 4

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 4

19 Base Hill Road / Swanzey, NH

CIVIL ENGINEER I - III

Position #21269

CIVIL ENGINEER I / Pay Range = $22.50 - $30.20 per hour

CIVIL ENGINEER II / Pay Range = $25.40 - $34.14 per hour

CIVIL ENGINEER III / Pay Range = $28.74 - $38.85 per hour

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

~ NEW HAMPSHIRE DOT ~

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NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 4, has a full-time vacancy for Civil Engineer I - III.

SUMMARY

CIVIL ENGINEER I - To perform basic engineering duties and support permitting functions and operation activities of the highway maintenance district. Promote good public relations and support Department goals.

CIVIL ENGINEER II - To perform engineering duties for a variety of projects, including permitting functions and operations activities in a highway maintenance district. Promote good public relations and support Department goals.

CIVIL ENGINEER III - To perform a variety of engineering duties associated with the development and administration of programs in a highway maintenance district. Perform difficult permitting functions and operations activities of the highway maintenance district. Promote good public relations and support Department goals.

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

CIVIL ENGINEER I:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience: No experience required.

OR

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering or civil technology.

Experience: Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in engineering comparable to an Engineering Technician.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license and access to transportation for statewide travel.

Other Requirements:

• Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.
• The applicant must have a telephone and be available for 24-hour call.

Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (NCEES) (17205001-IBA-01)

For The In-band Advancement To Be Applied, The Eligibility Requirements In Per 303.09 In-Band Advancement Must Be Satisfied, As Well As The Following Criteria:

Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: 17-2050 Civil Engineers Level 1 to Level 2 (17205001-BGA-01)

For promotion from 17-2050 Civil Engineers-1 job title to 17-2050 Civil Engineers-2, job title the eligibility requirements in Per 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.

CIVIL ENGINEER II:

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience: No experience required.

OR

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience: Eighteen (18) months of post baccalaureate experience engineering.

OR

Education: Associate’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study engineering or civil technology.

Experience: Eighteen (18) months of experience in engineering at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher), plus two (2) additional years' experience in a position comparable to an Engineering Technician.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license and access to transportation for statewide travel.

Other Requirements:

• Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.
• The applicant must have a telephone and be available for 24-hour call.

Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: It is preferred that the successful candidate lives within the District.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (NCEES) (17205001-IBA-01)

For the in-band advancement to be applied, the eligibility requirements in Per 303.09 In-Band Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: 17-2050 Civil Engineers Level 2 to Level 3 (17205002-BGA-01)

For promotion from 17-2050 Civil Engineers-2 job title to 17-2050 Civil Engineers-3 job title, the eligibility requirements in Per 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.

CIVIL ENGINEER III:

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience: Two (2) 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: Four (4) years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering.

OR

Education: Associate degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering or civil technology.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in engineering at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher), plus two (2) additional years' experience in a position comparable to an Engineering Technician.

License/Certification: Valid driver's license and access to transportation for statewide travel.

Other Requirements:

• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Department of Transportation.
• Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
• The applicant must have a telephone and be available for 24-hour call.

Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: It is preferred that the successful applicant lives within the District.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: In-Band Advancement Available: No No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No No

Criteria: None

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

• Reviews applications for utility, excavation, and access permits within the state right-of-way and inspects projects for compliance.
• Assists in preparing the annual district resurfacing program through coordination with district field and engineering staff and other bureaus.
• Reviews the procurement of consumable goods, highway maintenance materials and equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations at any time to protect the integrity of the state transportation system and maintain public safety and convenience through the use of sound engineering practices and routine coordination efforts.
• Reviews new sections, maintains records and provides field support for the Sponsor-A-Highway Program.
• Collects data, prepares reports and reviews plans and proposals for various activities within the highway maintenance district.
• Investigates and makes recommendations for responses to complaints and inquiries from the public and government officials.

• Reviews applications for utility, excavation and access permits within the state right-of-way and inspects projects for compliance.
• Prepares annual district resurfacing program through coordination with district field and engineering staff and other bureaus.
• Supervises the management of consumable goods, highway maintenance materials, and equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations at any time to protect the integrity of the state transportation system and maintain public safety and convenience through the use of sound engineering practices and moderate coordination efforts.
• Reviews new sections, maintains records, and provides field support for the Sponsor-A-Highway Program.
• Collects data, prepares reports, and reviews plans and proposals for various activities within the highway maintenance district.
• Communicates with and responds directly to public and governmental inquiries.

• Reviews applications and issues permits for utilities, excavations, and accesses within the state right-of-way and acts to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepares annual district resurfacing program through coordination with district field and engineering staff and other bureaus.
• Directs, trains, and supervises subordinate staff in the administration of consumable goods, highway maintenance materials, and equipment.
• Responds to emergency situations at any time to protect the integrity of the state transportation system and maintain public safety and convenience through the use of sound engineering practices and complex coordination efforts.
• Administers and promotes the Sponsor-A-Highway Program by reviewing and approving new sections, maintaining records, and providing field support.
• Collects data, prepares reports, and reviews plans and proposals for various activities within the highway maintenance district.
• Communicates with and responds directly to public and governmental inquiries.

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Pamela Shore, Training and Recruitment Specialist, at [phone] or at [e-mail]

For further information please contact Frank Linnenbringer, Administrator, at [phone] or [e-mail]

TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

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

• 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)

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

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

EOE

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