ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I -III

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Construction

7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - III

Engineering Technician I - $15.93/hour- $20.80/hour

Engineering Technician II - $17.81/hour - $23.39/hour

Engineering Technician III - $19.96/hour - $26.41/hour

Multiple positions available

37.5 Hours per Week

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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Construction has several full-time vacancies for an Engineering Technician I, II or III.

SUMMARY :

Engineering Technician I

To perform routine technical duties at designated construction project sites, field offices, and laboratories involving testing, surveying, measuring, and documenting for the Department of Transportation’s Construction Bureau.

Engineering Technician II

To perform routine technical and minor administrative duties at designated construction project sites, field offices, and laboratories involving testing, surveying, measuring, and documenting for the Department of Transportation’s Construction Bureau.

Engineering Technician III

To perform skilled technical and administrative duties at designated construction project sites, field offices, and laboratories involving testing, surveying, measuring, and documenting for the Department of Transportation’s Construction Bureau.

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:

Engineering Technician I

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science.

Experience: No experience required.

OR

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

Experience: Two (2) years of' experience as an Engineering Aide, one (1) year of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Aide II.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or have access to transportation statewide travel if required for performing engineering field work. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

Engineering Technician II

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science.

Experience: One (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I.

OR

Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Engineering Technician, at least one (1) year of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician I.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or have access to transportation for use in statewide travel if required for performing engineering field work. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

Engineering Technician III

Education : Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one (1) year of required work experience.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an Engineering Aide or Technician, two years of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician II. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one (1) year of required formal education.

License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license and/or have access to transportation for use in statewide travel if required for performing engineering field work. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Engineering Technician I

Conducts field tests of soils, concrete, and bituminous material to assure conformance with contract specifications.

Assists inspection of contractor’s performance to assure compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Documents information and provides assistance in preparing project records showing the quality and quantity of the completed work.

Performs audits on project records and corrects errors.

Gathers and maintains specific records of engineering and technical data with the use of surveying and drafting equipment.

Checks layout and placement of roadway and bridge construction items.

Engineering Technician II

Inspects contractor’s performance to assure compliance with contract plans and specifications.

Conducts field tests of soils, concrete, and bituminous material or supervises consultant testing to assure conformance with contract specifications.

Makes field measurements of constructed work items for documentation and payment.

Documents information and prepares, or provides assistance in preparing, project records showing the quality and quantity of the completed work.

Performs audits on project records and corrects errors.

Gathers and maintains specific records of engineering and technical data with the use of surveying and drafting equipment.

Checks layout and placement of roadway and bridge construction items.

Administers minor resurfacing and highway contracts.

Engineering Technician III

Oversees phases of engineering construction projects to assure the contractor’s compliance with the plans and specifications.

Oversees or performs field-testing of soils, concrete, and bituminous material to assure conformance with contract specifications.

Makes field measurements of constructed work items for documentation and performs calculations for progress payments.

Documents information and prepares project records showing the quality and quantity of the completed work.

Assists in the inspection of safety devices to assure the safety of the traveling public, pedestrians, and construction workers.

Oversees the audit of project records for completeness and accuracy.

Checks the layout for bridges, drainage structures, buildings, and roadway to enable project to be constructed as designed.

Administers resurfacing contracts and/or minor roadway and bridge contracts as a Contract Administrator.

Disclaimer Statement : 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 classification.

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Mikayla Collins, Recruitment Specialist at (603)-271-8026 or at Mikayla.A.Collins@dot.nh.gov .

For additional information contact Nickie Hunter at 603-271-2571 or Bureau30@dot.nh.gov .

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other 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)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964