Geotechnical Engineer Supervisor

Overview

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Materials and Research, has a full-time vacancy for a Geotechnical Engineer Supervisor.

Location: 5 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH

Position: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER SUPERVISOR, Position #21229

Compensation: $34.14/hour - $46.63/hour

Note: See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

To supervise professional geotechnical engineering staff and serve as the lead technical professional in order to provide geotechnical engineering evaluations and recommendations in the design, construction and maintenance phases of statewide NHDOT civil engineering projects.

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/Experience options:

License/Certification:

• Licensed Professional Engineer in New Hampshire or another state with Civil, Civil Highway, Geotechnical or Structural engineering designation.
• Valid driver's license and/or access to transportation for statewide travel

Other Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency. Trainee option:
Not applicable.

Minimum of 12 semester hours of geotechnical engineering and/or geological courses at graduate or undergraduate level.

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

In-Band Advancement Available:
No;
Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
No.

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed that are characteristic of this job title. When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. A trainee must meet the minimum qualifications within the period specified, not to exceed one year.

Provide geotechnical engineering guidance and technical reviews to a staff of civil engineers. Serve as the geotechnical project engineer on complex and technically difficult NHDOT projects. Complete geotechnical designs and evaluations using complex engineering analyses and current design codes. Write reports and communications to communicate geotechnical recommendations to other Department Bureaus and engineering consultants. Coordinate with designers and participate in meetings to ensure proper implementation of geotechnical elements.

Prepare contract specifications for proposed geotechnical work. Develop and recommend technical operating procedures to the Geotechnical Section Chief. Review reports from staff and consultants to ensure technically sound and cost-effective designs. Meet with construction and design bureau engineers, contractors, FHWA engineers and project managers to resolve significant geotechnical issues during construction. Serve on technical committees and provide geotechnical evaluation of foundations, earth retaining structures, or other engineering systems for NHDOT projects.

Conduct administrative duties including timesheets, leave requests, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, interviews and training.

For additional information contact Dennis Herrick, Administrator, at  or . For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online contact James Roberg at  or James.

G.Roberg.

Total compensation information:
The State of NH total compensation package features an employee benefits program including health benefits and retirement plans. See details below and at the provided links.

• Health benefits:
  
  HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits; actual value and employee contributions vary by plan and bargaining unit.
• Retirement:
  State’s share value % of pay.
• Other Benefits:
  Dental, Flexible Spending accounts, 457(b) plan, life insurance, wellness program, paid holidays and leave, and more.

Links for details:
Benefits overview, compensation calculator, Benefit Brochure, and NH HR site. EOE. TDD Access:
Relay NH