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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Department of Transportation HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE PROJECT ENGINEER (Job ID 50241) in Concord, New Hampshire
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE PROJECT ENGINEER (Job ID 50241)
Location: US: NH: CONCORD
OccupationCategory:17-0000Architecture andEngineeringOccupations
Employment Type: FULL-TIME
Post Date: 02/20/2026 Close Date: 04/16/2026
Salary: 34.140-46.630USD
Description
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highway Maintenance
7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH
HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE PROJECT ENGINEER
Position #21282
$34.14/hour - $46.63/hour
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, has a full-time vacancy for aHighway Maintenance Project Engineer.
SUMMARY:
To formulate, plan, direct and evaluate multiple professional administrative civil engineering and supervisory functions involvingthe operation of a Highway Maintenance District.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required workexperience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formaleducation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
Education: Possession of a Master of Science degree from a recognized college or university with a major concentration in civilengineering, or possession of a Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized college or university with a major in civil engineeringand possession of a Master of Business Administration degree from a recognized college or university.
Experience: One year of work experience in the practice of civil engineering post Professional Engineer registration.
OR
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's of Science degree from a recognized college or university with a major concentration in civilengineering.
Experience: Three years' work experience in the practice of civil engineering post Professional Engineer registration.
OR
Education: Possession of an Associate's degree from a recognized college or university, with a major study in civil technology.
Experience: Five years' work experience in the practice of civil engineering post Professional Engineer registration
License/Certification:
Professional Engineer (PE) License with designation in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering
Valid driver's license and/or access to transportation
Other Requirements: The applicants Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
Trainee Option: Not Applicable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: In-depth knowledge of construction techniques/practices
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire within one year of employment.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available: No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises, plans, coordinates and directs the design and construction of multiple complex transportation projects within the district to assure compliance w th Department goals and requirements.
- Responsible for the preparation of cost estimates relative to infrastructure improvement projects within a district.
- Reviews and modifies, as required, plans and specifications to adapt to actual field conditions.
- Authorizes the use of construction/maintenance materials, equipment and procedures necessary for the completion of various projects.
- Performs complex administrative and engineering duties to analyze the operation of a district and direct future actions.
- Directs and supervises district staff in the completion of required records that consist of, but limited to, MATS, Lawson, and GHRS.
- Exercises, and communicates to others, engineering judgment that could affect the safety of the public and workers, thereby decreasing the potential liability to the Department.
- Communicates with the general public, abutters, contractors, and the news media to maintain good public relations, and to accomplish Bureau goals and objectives.
- Represents the department at public meetings and offers technical expertise while providing cooperation and coordination between state departments, engineering firms, and the public.
- Trains, evaluates, and supervises a staff of professionals in order to delegate assignments to further the departments objectives.
- Provides maintenance expertise during the project development process and performs reviews of plans and contract proposals.
- Consults with department and outside specialists in related fields to formulate plans and methods for the most efficient methods of highway construction and maintenance.
- Serves as a temporary District Highway Maintenance Engineer in event of prolonged illness or absence.
- Responds to emergency situations, at any hour of the day, to protect the highway system and to provide for public safety and convenience.
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty andresponsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplementaljob 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. Anemployee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed oneyear of being hired into this position.
For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact DJ Garber, at (603)-271-8026 or atDaniel.J.Garber@dot.nh.gov
For additional information contact Alan Hanscom, at (603) 271-2693 or at HighwayMaintenance@dot.nh.gov
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of e