ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - III
State of New Hampshire
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Job summary
State of New Hampshire's Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1, seeks Engineering Technicians I–III to support highway projects in Lancaster, NH. Positions include trainee options and progressive responsibilities in permitting, inspection, design, and data communication.
Applicants must meet education or experience requirements and possess a valid driver's license. The role offers a clear career path with advancement opportunities and competitive hourly wages.
Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma or high school equivalency credential; Experience: Two years as Engineering Aide, one year at level II, or equivalent education.
- Education: Associate's degree with major in engineering or related fields; Experience: No experience required for I.
Responsibilities
- Assist in technical permitting review for various Department programs.
- Assist in researching highway plans and legal documents for data to customers.
- Assist with technical review for driveway, utility, and district construction projects.
Skills
Education
Job description
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1
641 Main Street / Lancaster, NH
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - III
Position #20446
Engineering Technician I* - $15.93/hour- $20.80/hour
Engineering Technician II - $17.81/hour - $23.39/hour
Engineering Technician III - $19.96/hour - $26.41/hour
This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $15.31 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.
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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1, has a full-time vacancy for an Engineering Technician I - III.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I: To perform basic technical engineering duties for a highway district.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II: To perform technical engineering duties for a highway district including permit review, construction inspection, design, survey and specification development for materials and equipment.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III: To perform and assist in supervising technical engineering duties for a highway district including permit review, construction inspection, design, survey and specification development for materials and equipment.
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.
Education: High School diploma or high school equivalency credential
Experience: Two years of experience as an Engineering Aide, one year of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Aide II.
OR
Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape, architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science.
Experience: No experience required
License/Certification: Valid driver's license
Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency
Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 1+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in ‘trainee status’ for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None
In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria: 17302002BGA01 (Eng Tech to Level 3)
For promotion from the 17-3020 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, except Drafters-2 job title to the 17-3020 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, except Drafters-3 job title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.
Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
Experience: Three years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Engineering Technician, at least one year of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I.
OR
Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape, architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science.
Experience: One year of experience at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I.
License/Certification: Valid driver's license.
Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None
In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
Criteria: 17302003BGA01 (Eng Tech to Level 4)
For promotion from the 17-3020 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, except Drafters-3 job title to the 17-3020 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, except Drafters-4 job title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.
Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Three years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Technician, two years of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician II. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: Valid driver's license.
Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
Trainee Option: Not applicable.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None
In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No
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.
Assists in the technical permitting review and prepares related correspondence and communications for various Department programs.
Assists in researching highway plans and related legal documents to provide data to internal and external customers.
Assists in the technical review for driveway, utility and district construction projects.
Researches pre-construction technical data including survey, right of way, estimates, engineering drawings, materials list and specifications to enable the construction/reconstruction of State highways and maintenance facilities.
Coordinates various programs within the district including, but not limited to, Sponsor A Highway, hazard tree, and the district’s tree removal program.
Assists with managing the district’s seasonal weight restriction program. Conducts field reviews as necessary to ensure appropriate management of the program.
Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.
Provides technical permitting review with related correspondence and communications for various Department programs.
Maintains and researches highway plans and related legal documents to provide data to internal and external customers.
Provides technical review for driveway, utility and district construction projects to ensure specification compliance.
Researches pre-construction technical data including survey, right of way, estimates, engineering drawings, materials list and specifications to enable the construction/reconstruction of State highways and maintenance facilities.
Manages/coordinates various programs within the district including, but not limited to, Sponsor A Highway, hazard tree, and the district’s tree removal program.
Assists with managing the district’s seasonal weight restriction program. Conducts field reviews as necessary to ensure appropriate management of the program.
Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.
Provides technical permitting review with related correspondence and communications for various Department programs.
Maintains, researches, and interprets highway plans and related legal documents to provide engineering and legal data to internal and external customers.
Provides technical supervision for driveway, utility and district construction projects to ensure specification compliance.
Provides pre-construction technical data including survey, right of way research, estimates, engineering drawings, materials list and specifications to enable the construction/reconstruction of State highways and maintenance facilities.
Manages/coordinates various programs within the district including, but not limited to, Sponsor A Highway, hazard tree, and the district’s tree removal program.
Assists with managing the district’s seasonal weight restriction program. Conducts field reviews as necessary to ensure appropriate management of the program.
Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.
For additional information contact District 1 at 603-788-4641 or District1@dot.nh.gov .
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
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