Access & Utility Engineer

Job Title:

ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER

State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 1

Base: $31.33/hr - $42.60/hr

Trainee Status: $30.02/hr

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

• Master’s degree with major in engineering, or
• Bachelor’s degree with major in engineering and six years post‑baccalaureate engineering experience,
• Associate’s degree with major in engineering or engineering technology, six years post‑baccalaureate engineering experience, plus two years experience at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher) and a comparable Engineering Technician.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License with designation in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo‑Technical or Structural Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) meeting minimum standards.
• Telephone.
• Availability for 24‑hour on‑call duty.

Candidates with an equivalent combination of 9 or more years of relevant 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.

No in‑band advancement available. No broad group level advancement available.

• Coordinate the permit application review process with other Department Bureaus, Federal agencies, State agencies, municipal authorities, developers, consultants, property owners, and utilities.
• Review, comment, and direct changes to complex consultant‑designed projects, studies, reports, and plans.
• 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.
• Develop, review, explain, and defend current and long‑range Department objectives relative to the permit process.
• 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.

James Roberg,  or James.

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Jennifer Fortier, Hiring Manager,  or District
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• Health and prescription drug benefits through State‑paid medical plan.
• Dental plan at minimal cost for employees and families ($500–$1,800 value).
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan.
• $50,000 state‑paid life insurance plus additional low‑cost group life insurance.
• Incentive‑based wellness program (ability to earn up to $500).

The State of New Hampshire is an equal opportunity employer. State of New Hampshire. TDD Access:
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