State of New Hampshire
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER SUPERVISOR
State of New Hampshire, Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
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 higher‑education institution with a major in engineering; or Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering and a Master of Business Administration from an accredited institution.
Experience:
One year of civil engineering work experience after Professional Engineer licensure, OR
Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering and three years of civil engineering experience after PE licensure;
Associate’s degree with a major in engineering or engineering technology and five years of civil engineering experience after PE licensure.
License/Certification:
Licensed Professional Engineer in New Hampshire (civil, highway, geotechnical, or structural engineering) or a licensed PE in another state who obtains NH licensure within one year of employment.
Driver’s License:
Valid driver’s license and access to transportation for statewide travel; MVR meets minimum standards.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 12 semester hours of graduate or undergraduate geotechnical engineering and/or geological courses.
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 recommendations.
Coordinates with designers and participates in meetings to ensure 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 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.
DISCLAIMER 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.
CONTACT
For additional information contact Dennis Herrick, Administrator at 603‑271‑3151 or at Bureau42@dot.nh.gov.
For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online contact James Roberg at (603)‑271‑8025 or at James.G.Roberg@dot.nh.gov.
EEO STATEMENT Equal Opportunity Employer; TDD Access: Relay NH 1‑800‑735‑2964.
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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 higher‑education institution with a major in engineering; or Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering and a Master of Business Administration from an accredited institution.
Experience:
One year of civil engineering work experience after Professional Engineer licensure, OR
Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering and three years of civil engineering experience after PE licensure;
Associate’s degree with a major in engineering or engineering technology and five years of civil engineering experience after PE licensure.
License/Certification:
Licensed Professional Engineer in New Hampshire (civil, highway, geotechnical, or structural engineering) or a licensed PE in another state who obtains NH licensure within one year of employment.
Driver’s License:
Valid driver’s license and access to transportation for statewide travel; MVR meets minimum standards.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 12 semester hours of graduate or undergraduate geotechnical engineering and/or geological courses.
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 recommendations.
Coordinates with designers and participates in meetings to ensure 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 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.
DISCLAIMER 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.
CONTACT
For additional information contact Dennis Herrick, Administrator at 603‑271‑3151 or at Bureau42@dot.nh.gov.
For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online contact James Roberg at (603)‑271‑8025 or at James.G.Roberg@dot.nh.gov.
EEO STATEMENT Equal Opportunity Employer; TDD Access: Relay NH 1‑800‑735‑2964.
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