Principal Engineer

Position: PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1

641 Main Street / Lancaster, NH

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

Position #20449

$40.70/hour - $55.88/hour

This position offers a Trainee Status
* at the following pay rate: $38.85 per hour

* Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date


* See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

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NHDOT Recruitment Brochure

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1, has a full-time vacancy for a Principal Engineer.

SUMMARY
:
To direct and supervise overall highway maintenance operations within a highway district of the Department of Transportation as well as administering, formulating, and authorizing complex engineering and administrative policies and procedures.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education
:
Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in 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: Four years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

OR

Education
:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience
:
Six years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

OR

Education
:
Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering or engineering technology.

Experience
:
Eight years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

License/Certification:

1. Professional Engineer (PE) License with designation in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering

2. Valid driver's license and/or access to transportation

Other Requirements:

1. Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency

2. Must have a telephone or acceptable means of communication and be available 24 hours per day

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' for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant living within highway district preferred.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a NH Professional Engineer license within 12 months of hire

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria:
None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria:
None

DISCLAIMERS:

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.

When applicable, 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.

Responsibilities:

Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of a highway maintenance district with responsibility for ensuring the integrity, mobility, and safety of the state highway system and for providing safe all-weather travel within the District.

Formulates strategies and plans to efficiently and cost effectively implement the Department's objectives and goals. Routinely evaluates highway pavements, and recommends programs for restoration, rehabilitation, or resurfacing.

Prepares,…