Highway Maintenance Project Engineer

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance

7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE PROJECT ENGINEER

Position #21282

$34.14/hour - $46.63/hour

SUMMARY:

Performs professional administrative civil engineering functions involving the Bureau of Highway Maintenance.

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.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in an engineering, or possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering and possession of a Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited institute of higher education.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience in the practice of engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.
• OR
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of work experience in the practice of engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.
• OR
  
  Education:
  
  Associate’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in an engineering or engineering technology.
• Experience:
  
  Five years of work experience in the practice of engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

• Licensed Professional Engineer - Licensure designation must be in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering
• Valid driver's license or access to transportation

Other Requirements:
The applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

Trainee Option:
Not Applicable

In-depth knowledge of construction techniques/practices.

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

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.

• Supervises, plans, coordinates and directs the design and construction of multiple complex transportation projects within Highway Maintenance to assure compliance with Department goals and requirements. Responsible for the preparation of cost estimates relative to infrastructure improvement projects statewide.
• Reviews and modifies, as required, plans and specifications to adapt to actual field conditions.
• Authorizes the use of construction/maintenance materials, equipment, and procedures necessary for the completion of various projects.
• Conducts on-site investigations, reviews alternatives, and suggests actions to public officials, department administrators and consultants for correcting problems related to Bureau of Highway Maintenance assets.
• Supervises the inspection of completed engineering projects to ensure compliance with agency policies and specifications.
• Reviews evaluations and recommended actions proposed by other administrative and engineering staff and consultants to achieve appropriate engineering and programmatic…