Access & Utility Engineer

ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER (Job )

State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance

Position #21704

40 Hours per Week

Pay: $31.33 per hour – $42.60 per hour

Location:

7 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH

Post Date:
May 29, 2026

Close Date:
June 24, 2026

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

• Coordinate 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.
• Review, comment on, and direct changes to complex consultant-designed projects, studies, reports and plans to ensure compliance with department standards, access management principals, and maintenance requirements.
• Inspect and monitor complex projects, coordinate major phases of construction, and direct field changes to protect the traveling public and integrity of the state highway system.
• Direct, train, and supervise an engineering staff in 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 to promote good public relations and departmental goals.
• Perform research and analysis relative to the state highway system 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.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  • Master’s degree in engineering + 4 years post‑baccalaureate engineering experience; OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering + 6 years post‑baccalaureate engineering experience; OR
  • Associate’s degree in engineering or engineering technology + 6 years engineering practice at Civil Engineer I level or higher plus 2 years at 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 acceptable to the 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.

Resides within the district.

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

• HMO or POS medical and prescription drug benefits.
• State retirement contribution: 12.87% of pay.
• Dental plan.
• Flexible Spending accounts.
• Defined benefit retirement plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays, generous leave plan.
• State‑paid life insurance ($50,000) plus low‑cost group life insurance.
• Incentive‑based wellness program.

State of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer. TDD Access:
Relay NH 1‑800‑735‑2964.