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State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation

Bureau of Right-of-Way

7 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH

  AUTOMATION SPECIALIST 

(ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V)

Position #21514

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Right-Of-Way has a full-time vacancy for an Automation Specialist (Engineering Technician V).

SUMMARY: Serve as the Department’s Automation Specialist and GNSS liaison between various Bureaus (Highway Design, Construction, and Right-of-Way), advancing 3D modeling and GNSS use Department-wide. Ensure consistency in the use of GNSS hardware and software systems through development and application of policies, procedures, and QA/QC processes. 
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical institute with a major study in engineering, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, environmental studies, agronomy, geology, soil science or earth science. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience:  Seven years engineering experience, two years of which shall have been at a level equivalent to Engineering Technician IV. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license and access to transportation if required for performing field work. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS 

Under a recent change to the rules, an applicant's relevant experience now counts towards formal education degrees referenced below! See Per 405.1.

  • 18 Months of additional relevant experience = Associate's degree
  • 36 Months of additional relevant experience = Bachelor's degree
  • 54 Months of additional relevant experience = Master's degree

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Considerable knowledge and experience in the fields of land surveying and construction engineering. Knowledge of GNSS equipment and software applications. Working knowledge of ArcGIS is preferred. Ability to conduct training programs. Ability to perform job functions on active construction sites. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate all GNSS activities (digital inspection, 3D modeling, use of GNSS hardware and software, etc.) related to e-Construction initiatives for the Bureaus of Construction, Highway Design, and Right-of-Way. This will include coordination with contractors for the use of 3D models and GNSS equipment for automated machine guidance systems.
  • Coordinate efforts with the Bureau of Highway Design to meet program goals. Work with CAD/D Section staff to develop processes and procedures for project delivery to the Bureau of Construction.
  • Support the Geodetic Survey Section by maintaining access to the Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) network through yearly subscription service, for use by the Bureaus of Construction and Right-of-Way.
  • Provide subject matter expert advice and day to day technical support to field and office personnel in the use of engineering and construction automation. This may require routine visits to active construction sites during various phases of project completion.
  • Develop standards and specifications for the use of engineering and construction automation. Perform quality control of data outputs from systems to ensure established accuracies are being achieved and data composition is configured appropriately for downstream use Department-wide.
  • Coordinate and provide training and documentation for implementing use of 3D models and GNSS into daily construction inspections and associated work.
  • Coordinate deployment of GNSS equipment and software in conjunction with the Construction Services Section.
  • Responsible for evaluation and implementation of new and emerging technologies related to engineering and construction automation that may be beneficial to the Department.

Disclaimer Statement: 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 classification.

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online contact Krista Robichaud, Recruitment Specialist, at 603-271-8026 or at Krista.Robichaud@dot.nh.gov.

For additional information contact Steve LaBonte, Administrator, at 603-271-3222 or Bureau50@dot.nh.gov.