ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health benefits

Flexible schedules

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Design, seeks an Engineering Technician V for a full-time role at 7 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH. The position provides technical guidance and training in CAD/D, reviews plans, and supports highway project development.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in engineering or related field and seven years of engineering experience with licensure and travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science.
• Minimum seven years of engineering experience, two years at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician IV.
• Driver’s license and transportation for statewide travel.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and mentors team members in plans, specs, and estimates.
• Trains and instructs in CAD/D applications to support project development.
• Monitors project activities to support schedules and timely completion of work.
• Coordinates information with other bureaus, agencies, and utilities.
• Compiles reports and documentation to support project development and maintain files.
• Reviews plans, specifications, estimates for accuracy and conformance with state/federal standards.

Skills

Seven years engineering experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate's degree in engineering/related field

Job description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V (Job ID: 53463)

State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Design, has a full-time vacancy for Engineering Technician V.

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: 7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

Salary: $25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

Summary:

Provides technical support for the planning, research, development, and design of highway engineering projects within the Bureau of Highway Design. Coordinates technical activities, reviews engineering plans and documents for accuracy and completeness, and provides technical guidance and training to team members in the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and computer-aided design and drafting (CAD/D) applications.

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: Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical institute 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: Seven years of engineering experience, two years of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician IV. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license and access to transportation for use in statewide travel.
• Other Requirements: Applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.
• Trainee Option: Not Applicable.

Preferred Qualifications: None.

After-Hire Requirements: None.

Career Advancement Opportunities:

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

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical guidance and mentors team members in the preparation and development of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Provides training and individual instruction in technical processes, procedures, and CAD/D applications to support efficient and consistent project development.
• Monitors project activities and daily progress to support established schedules, identify issues, and coordinate timely completion of assigned work.
• Coordinates technical information and project requirements with other bureaus and with federal, state, and municipal agencies and public utilities.
• Compiles technical information and prepares reports, correspondence, records, and project documentation to support project development and maintain accurate project files.
• Reviews plans, specifications, estimates, and related technical documents for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and conformance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Prepares and presents technical plans, details, and project information to team leaders and supervisors for review and approval.
• Conducts formal and informal training sessions and provides individual instruction in basic and advanced CAD/D applications, techniques, and procedures.
• Participates in cross-bureau work groups to identify application development needs, improve automated processes, and enhance technical workflow and efficiency.
• Performs work in accordance with applicable risk management, safety, environmental, and other state and federal standards, regulations, policies, and administrative orders.

Total Compensation Information:

• 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.
• 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.
• Other Benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx