State of New Hampshire ยท 1 month ago
ACCESS & UTILITY ENGINEER
The State of New Hampshire is seeking an Access & Utility Engineer for the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance. This role involves developing and administering major engineering programs related to various permitting functions of the district, ensuring compliance with standards, and overseeing engineering staff.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates the permit application review process with other Department Bureaus, Federal agencies, State agencies, municipal authorities, developers, consultants, property owners, and utilities to ensure efficient issuance of the permits
Reviews, comments and directs changes to complex consultant-designed projects, studies, reports and plans to ensure compliance with Department standards, access management principals, and maintenance requirements
Inspects and monitors complex projects, coordinates major phases of construction and directs field changes in order to protect the traveling public and the integrity of the State highway system
Directs, trains, and supervises an engineering staff in the evaluation of plans and specifications, application of engineering principles and sound access management techniques, and inspection of highway construction to ensure compliance with Department standards and access permits
Develops, reviews, explains, and defends current and long-range Department objectives relative to the permit process in order to promote good public relations and the goals of the Department
Performs research and analysis relative to the State highway system in order to respond to public and governmental inquiries. Maintains the drainage inventory and ensure MS4 compliance
Supervises record-keeping of all permits, records, plans, deeds, easements, and other public documents for all highways and/or projects within the District
Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering and four years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering and six years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering
Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering or engineering technology and six years of experience in the practice of engineering at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher), plus two additional years of experience in a position comparable to an Engineering Technician
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
Must be willing and able to be available for 24-hour call
Preferred
Resides within the District
Benefits
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 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)
Company
State of New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a small New England state and is defined by its quaint towns and large expanses of wilderness.