Access & Utility Engineer

Access & Utility Engineer

Position #: 19828 – 641 Main Street, Lancaster, NH.
Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1.

Salaries: $31.33/hour – $42.60/hour. Trainee status pay starts at $30.02 per hour.

Candidate must complete required qualifications within one year of hire.

To develop and administer major engineering programs related to the permitting functions of the district.

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and vice‑versa.

• Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and four years of post‑baccalaureate engineering experience.
• or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with six years of post‑baccalaureate engineering experience.
• or Associate’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with six years of experience equivalent to a Civil Engineer I (or higher) plus two additional years comparable to an Engineering Technician.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo‑Technical or Structural Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation.

• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet minimum standards.
• Must have a telephone.
• Must be willing and able to be available for 24‑hour call.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 9+ years of education and experience after high school may be considered and hired in trainee status.

Resides within the district.

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

In‑Band Advancement available:
No.
Broad Group Level Advancement available:
No.

The supplemental job description lists essential functions; other duties may be performed as part of the position.

• Coordinate the permit application review process with other department bureaus, federal and state agencies, municipal authorities, developers, consultants, property owners, and utilities to ensure efficient issuance of permits.
• Review, comment, and direct changes to complex consultant‑designed projects, studies, reports, and plans to ensure compliance with Department standards, access management principles, and maintenance requirements.
• Inspect and monitor complex projects; coordinate major phases of construction and direct field changes to protect the traveling public and the integrity of the State highway system.
• Direct, train, and supervise 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.
• Develop, review, explain, and defend current and long‑range Department objectives relative to the permit process in order to promote good public relations and the goals of the Department.
• Perform research and analysis relative to the State highway system in order to respond to public and governmental inquiries; maintain the drainage inventory and ensure MS4 compliance.
• Supervise record‑keeping of all permits, records, plans, deeds, easements, and other public documents for all highways and/or projects within the District.
• Perform work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.

The State of NH offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, flexible‑spending accounts, a state‑defined retirement plan, a deferred compensation 457(b) plan, paid holidays, life insurance, and a wellness program. For details, see the State benefits website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and the Compensation Calculator: https://.

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