ASSET ENGINEER - Bridge Maintenance

About the role

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, seeks a full-time Asset Engineer to perform professional engineering supervision of the Bureau’s asset management program.

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents Bridge Maintenance programs to follow the Department’s guidelines and procedures developed by the Asset Management Performance, Strategy (AMPS) Section.
• Oversees the diverse job functions of tracking, reporting, and communicating all aspects of Bridge Maintenance programs and accomplishments to Bureau management, the Bridge Management Committee, the Executive Office, the AMPS Section and other vested groups.
• Performs field reconnaissance for Bridge Maintenance assets to assess condition and other parameters of all assets.
• Evaluates condition of existing structures and performs structural calculations to provide data for determining maintenance, rehabilitation of replacement needs.
• Assets include, but are not limited to, fixed bridges, movable bridges, Bureau owned equipment, consumable inventory, and buildings.
• Obtains bridge asset condition data and proposed work plans from other Bureaus. Assembles, analyzes, and organizes the data to provide the basis for a prioritized, coordinated Bridge Maintenance work plan.
• Updates the final work plan on an ongoing basis to assure coordination with other Department work.
• Develops, manages, and reports on Bridge Maintenance work accomplishments and associated costs.
• Tracks, maintains, and reports on Bureau performance measures.
• Analyzes data and creates reports that evaluate the cost effectiveness of past, current and proposed maintenance, repair, and replacement efforts.
• Plans, analyzes, and evaluates computer programs in support of the Bridge Maintenance Asset Management program.
• Counsels and trains employees to ensure appropriate recording of the Bureau’s work accomplishments.
• Develops, implements, and manages Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs to ensure the accuracy of data that is input into the Bridge Asset Management programs.
• Manages, recommends, and implements computerized database systems for efficient purchase and tracking of consumable inventories.
• Studies, recommends, and presents solutions to challenges faced in development of the asset management and inventory management programs.
• Provides supervision of Warehouse Facility employees including identifying and recommending training needs, recommending leave, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.

Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a Master of Science degree from a recognized college or university with a major concentration in civil engineering.
• Experience: Four years' post baccalaureate experience in the practice of civil engineering.
• OR Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in civil engineering.
• Experience: Six years' post baccalaureate experience in the practice of civil engineering.
• OR Education: Possession of an Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical school with a major study in civil technology.
• Experience: Six years' experience in the practice of civil engineering at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher), plus two additional years' experience in a position comparable to an Engineering Technician.
• Licensed Professional Engineer - Licensure designation must be in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering.
• Valid driver's license or access to transportation.

Other requirements

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

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

Benefits

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

• 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
• 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

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.