PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire – Division of Personnel Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io Bureau of Highway Maintenance - District 1 Principal Engineer Salary: USD 40.700-55.880 Close Date: 10/20/2026 Location: US:NH:LANCASTER Post Date: 09/21/2026 To direct and supervise overall highway maintenance operations within a highway district of the Department of Transportation as well as administering, formulating, and authorizing complex engineering and administrative policies and procedures. 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: Four years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering. Experience: Six years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure. Education: Associate’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering or engineering technology. Experience: Eight years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure. 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 Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency Must have a telephone or acceptable means of communication and be available 24 hours per day Trainee Option: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 9+ years of relevant education and experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in 'trainee status' for this position. Preferred Qualifications: Applicant living within highway district preferred. After-Hire Requirements: Must possess a NH Professional Engineer license within 12 months of hire. 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 Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of a highway maintenance district with responsibility for ensuring the integrity, mobility, and safety of the state highway system and for providing safe all-weather travel within the District. Formulates strategies and plans to efficiently and cost effectively implement the Department’s objectives and goals. Routinely evaluates highway pavements, and recommends programs for restoration, rehabilitation, or resurfacing. Prepares, monitors, adjusts, and supervises the accounting of District budgets to ensure efficient accomplishment of goals within Department mandated constraints. Supervises and directs surveys, preparation of plans and construction of state aid, betterment and other force account projects including the construction and maintenance of District buildings and storage facilities. Serves as the Engineer of Record for district-initiated projects. Consults with utilities, local officials, engineering firms, and others concerning requests for utility installation including water, sewer and natural gas pipelines, cables, conduits, and utility poles within highway limits. Supervises and directs evaluation of applications for the construction or alteration of drives giving access to the state highways, issues permits for such work, and monitors construction activity to check for compliance with specifications and established policy. Evaluates the performance of personnel, equipment, systems, and facilities to maximize their cost-effective utilization. Serves as appointing authority responsible for hiring, promotion and termination of district employees. Responds to emergency situations, at any hour of any day, to address safety and mobility problems on the highway system. Responds to inquiries from highway abutters, the traveling public, and appointed elected officials on the local, state, and federal level. Represents the Department at various meetings, hearings, and court proceedings. Performs and oversees work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders. For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Pamela Shore, Training and Recruitment Specialist, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io Benefits and Total Compensation 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. Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay 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: Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: EOE TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964 #J-18808-Ljbffr