Department of Transportation

Bureau of Materials and Research

5 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER SUPERVISOR

Position #21229

$34.14/hour - $46.63/hour

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

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

SUMMARY:

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.

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:

Education: Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering, or possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering and possession of a Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited institute of higher education.

Experience: One year of work experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

OR

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

Experience: Three years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

OR

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

Experience: Five years of work experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

License/Certification:

1. Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire or a Licensed Professional Engineer in another state. Licensure designation must be in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering.

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

Other Requirements: The applicant's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 12 semester hours of geotechnical engineering and/or geological courses, at either the graduate or under-graduate level.

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:

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

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: • Yes ☒ No Criteria:

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: • Yes ☒ NoCriteria:

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.

When applicable, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides geotechnical engineering guidance and technical reviews to a staff of civil engineers.

Performs as the geotechnical project engineer on complex and technically difficult NHDOT projects.

Completes geotechnical designs and evaluations using complex engineering analyses and current design codes. Writes reports and other correspondence to communicate geotechnical recommendations to other Department Bureaus and engineering consultants. Coordinate with designers and participates in meetings to ensure the proper implementation of geotechnical engineering elements.

Prepares contract specifications for proposed geotechnical work.

Develops and recommends technical operating procedures to the Geotechnical Section Chief.

Reviews reports and other documents prepared by in-house engineering staff and geotechnical engineering consultants to assure that the recommendations provide technically sound and cost-effective designs.

Meets with construction and design bureau engineers, contractors, FHWA engineers and project managers to resolve significant geotechnical issues or problems that occur during construction.

Serves on technical committees and provides the geotechnical evaluation of foundations, earth retaining structures or other engineering systems being assessed for use on NHDOT projects.

Conducts general administrative duties in the supervision of employees, including reviewing timesheets and leave requests, completing performance evaluations, recommending disciplinary action, interviewing and conducting training.

For additional information contact the Bureau of Materials & Research at [redacted] or at [redacted] .

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Pamela Shore, Training and Recruitment Specialist, at [redacted] or at [redacted]

*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:

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

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)

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