ASSET ENGINEER - Highway Maintenance

About the role

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, has a full-time vacancy for an Asset Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Develops and documents the Highway Maintenance Asset Management program to follow the Department’s guidelines and procedures developed by the Asset Management Performance, Strategy (AMPS) Section.
• Oversees the tracking, reporting, and communicating all aspects of Highway Maintenance Asset Management program to Highway Maintenance management (including district level), Executive Office, AMPS Section and other vested groups.
• Evaluates, plans, implements, and monitors asset management program within the Bureau for efficiency and makes recommendations to Administration for change.
• Analyzes data and creates reports that reflect the past, current, and future situation of the asset management programs within the Bureau and the Department as needed.
• Performs field reconnaissance to verify and evaluate Highway Maintenance assets, including location, type, condition, and other parameters, in order to provide data for determining maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement needs.
• Obtains asset condition data and proposed work plans from other Bureaus. Assembles, analyzes, and organizes the data to provide the basis for a prioritized, coordinated Highway Maintenance work plan.
• Updates the final work plan on an ongoing basis to ensure coordination with other Department work.
• Plans, analyzes, and evaluates computer programs (GIS based, ESRI based, or other platforms) in support of the Highway Maintenance Asset Management program.
• Captures data and coordinates training with employees and vendors to ensure appropriate data is inputted into the Highway Maintenance Asset Management program.
• Participates in and may chair Department’s Asset Management task forces or committees, internal and external as directed.
• Studies, recommends, and presents engineering and administrative solutions to challenges faced in development of the asset management program.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering. Four years of post-baccalaureate experience in civil engineering, geo technical or structural engineering.
• OR Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering. Six years of post-baccalaureate experience in civil engineering, geo technical or structural engineering.
• OR Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering or engineering technology. Six years of experience in civil engineering, geo technical or structural engineering at a level equivalent to Civil Engineer I (or higher), plus two additional years of experience in a position comparable to an Engineering Technician.
• Licenses/Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) License with designation in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering. Valid driver's license.
• Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.

Skills

• Experience working with MS Access, GIS, and CADD database/program analysis and management.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

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.
• 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).

Pay

$31.33/hour - $42.60/hour

Schedule

40 Hours per Week

Benefits

See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.