ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V AUTOMATION SPECIALIST(Job Id 53436)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V AUTOMATION SPECIALIST(Job Id 53436) Location: US:NH:CONCORD Occupation Category: 17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Post Date: 09/10/2026 Close Date: 11/05/2026 Salary: 25.400-34.140 Department of Transportation Bureau of Right-of-Way 7 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V AUTOMATION SPECIALIST Position #21514 $25.40/hour - $34.14/hour *See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement. ********************************************************** NEW HAMPSHIRE DOT Build Your Career. Build Your Community. Build New Hampshire. NHDOT Recruitment Brochure ********************************************************** The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Right-of-Way, has a full-time vacancy for an Engineering Technician V Automation Specialist. SUMMARY: Serve as the Departments 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. 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/Experience: 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 drivers license and access to transportation if required for performing field work. Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency. Trainee Option: Not applicable PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 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. AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No Criteria: Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No DISCLAIMERS: 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. 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: 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 contr ctors 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. For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Pamela Shore, Training and Recruitment Specialist, at (603) 271-8026 or at [email protected] For additional information contact Eric Sargent, Administrator, at (603) 271-3222 or [email protected] . *TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including: 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. See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay Other 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 Wellne