civil engineer i

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Transportation

Bureau of Bridge Design

7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

CIVIL ENGINEER I – III

Civil Engineer I: $22.50/hour - $30.22/hour

Civil Engineer II: $25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

Civil Engineer III: $28.74/hour - $38.85/hour

Position #20097

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Bridge Design, has a full-time vacancy for a Civil Engineer I, II or III.

SUMMARY :

Civil Engineer I: To perform entry-level civil engineer duties during assignment as needed within the Bureau of Bridge Design.

Civil Engineer II: To perform engineering duties including investigations and calculations associated with the design, construction and maintenance of bridges and other highway structures for the Bureau of Bridge Design.

Civil Engineer III: To perform engineering calculations and develop studies and plans associated with the design, construction and maintenance of bridges and other highway structures for the Bureau of Bridge Design.

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.

CE I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience: No experience required.

OR

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering or civil technology.

Experience: Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in engineering comparable to an Engineering Technician.

License/Certification:

1. Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.

2. Valid driver's license and access to transportation for statewide travel

Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Department of Transportation.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering including a working knowledge of advanced high school mathematics. Knowledge of surveying, material testing and elementary design. Skill in the use of surveying, material testing and drafting instruments and calculators. Ability to make simple drawings, tracings and technical calculations. Ability to perform simple laboratory tests and assume inspection responsibilities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, members of the public and other employees. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (NCEES IBA-01)

For the in-band advancement to be applied, the eligibility requirements in Per In-Band Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Civil Engineers Level 1 to Level BGA-01)

Criteria: For promotion from Civil Engineers-1 job title to Civil Engineers-2, job title the eligibility requirements in Per Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.

CE II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Education: Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience: No experience required.

OR

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience: Eighteen (18) months of post baccalaureate experience engineering.

OR

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study engineering or civil technology.

Experience: Eighteen (18) months of experience in engineering at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher), plus two (2) additional years' experience in a position comparable to an Engineering Technician.

License/Certification:

1. Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.

2. Valid driver's license and access to transportation for statewide travel

Other Requirements:

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Department of Transportation.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge of mathematics, including trigonometry and its application to field surveying and engineering computations. Knowledge of the standard practices of civil engineering as applied to design, construction and maintenance activities. Skill in the use of engineering instruments and testing laboratory equipment in field or office. Ability to perform precise survey work, make moderately difficult technical computations and estimates, reduce field notes and draw complex preliminary and final plans and compile engineering data and statistics. Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications. Ability to organize the work of skilled and unskilled workers. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, members of the public and other employees. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES :

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (NCEES IBA-01)

For the in-band advancement to be applied, the eligibility requirements in Per In-Band Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

Evidence of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam through the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: Civil Engineers Level 2 to Level BGA-01)

For promotion from Civil Engineers-2 job title to Civil Engineers-3 job title, the eligibility requirements in Per Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied.

CE III

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience: Two (2) years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering.

OR

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Experience: Four (4) years of post-baccalaureate experience in engineering.

OR

Education: Associate degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering or civil technology.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience in engineering at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher), plus two (2) additional years' experience in a position comparable to an Engineering Technician.

License/Certification:

1. Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.

2. Valid driver's license and access to transportation for statewide travel

Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the Department of Transportation.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering with special reference to the activities of the appropriate specialty. Knowledge of modern methods and techniques related to the design, construction and maintenance of public works. Knowledge of engineering surveying and soils and materials engineering. Ability to perform all the mathematical computations required in engineering surveying and design operations. Ability to prepare, interpret and use civil engineering plans, maps and specifications. Ability to plan and supervise the work of assistants. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates and contractor's employees. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS : None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES :

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Civil Engineer I:

Assists with evaluation of existing bridge conditions and checks calculations to determine structural capacity to provide data for determining maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement needs.

Reviews and checks preliminary bridge and roadway location, alignment, profile, drainage, hydraulic, survey and soil data to provide information for developing and evaluating design alternatives.

Checks and revises fabricator shop drawings and performs necessary engineering calculations for review of contractor falsework proposals to insure conformity with plans, design, and office specifications.

Drafts and checks contract plans for bridges, approaches and other highway related structures in compliance with drafting and engineering standards to produce detailed contract plans for review.

Checks structural design calculations for concrete, steel and timber bridges and other highway related structures in compliance with office standards, state specifications and national engineering codes in order to provide safe economical structures and highways.

Reviews and checks quantities for bridges, roadways and related structures to provide information for project cost estimates and for bidding and construction purposes.

Compiles information, performs basic design functions, and computes quantities.

Reviews construction plans for compliance, evaluates proposed improvements and prepares design plans.

Civil Engineer II:

Drafts and checks contract plans for bridges, approaches and other highway related structures in compliance with drafting and engineering standards to produce detailed contract plans for review.

Performs structural design calculations for concrete, steel and timber bridges and other highway related structures in compliance with office standards, state specifications and national engineering codes in order to provide safe economical structures and highways.

Applies computer-aided design (CAD/D) and PC computer techniques to expedite engineering duties.

Checks the condition of existing structures and performs calculations to determine structural capacity to provide data for determining maintenance, rehabilitation or replacement needs.

Develops preliminary bridge and roadway location, alignment, profile, drainage, hydraulic, survey and soil data to provide information for developing and evaluating design alternatives.

Computes quantities for bridges, roadways and related structures, to provide information for project cost estimates and for bidding and construction purposes.

Checks and revises fabricators shop drawings and performs necessary engineering calculations for review of contractor falsework proposals to ensure conformity with plans and design and office specifications.

Civil Engineer III:

Develops and checks contract plans applying engineering principles and practices in accordance with state specifications and national engineering codes to provide plans for review and advertisement.

Performs complex design calculations for concrete, steel and timber bridges and other highway related structures in compliance with office standards, state specifications and national engineering codes in order to provide safe economical structures and highways.

Initiates and integrates computer aided design (CAD/D) and personal computer techniques to expedite engineering duties.

Develops preliminary bridge and roadway studies coordinating extensive engineering information to provide design alternatives for review.

Advises less experienced design and technical personnel in order to assist in the proper development of projects and to promote an understanding of bureau policies, state specs and national engineering codes.

Communicates with departmental bureaus and other agencies in order to facilitate the production of contract plans and ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency of the contract plans.

Checks fabricators' shop drawings and performs necessary engineering calculations for review of contractor falsework proposals to ensure conformity with plans and design and office specifications.

Evaluates the condition of existing structures and performs calculations to determine structural capacity to provide data for determining maintenance, rehabilitation or replacement needs.

DISCLAIMERS:

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.

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.

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*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 and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

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

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% 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)

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