Principal Engineer

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Salary: USD

Close Date: 10/20/2026

Location:

US:

NH:

LANCASTER

Post Date: 09/21/2026

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.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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

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.

• 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, monitors, adjusts, and supervises the accounting of District budgets to ensure efficient accomplishment of goals within Department mandated constraints.
• Supervises and directs surveys, preparation of plans…