October 2022 ASCE-NH Newsletter October 2022 | Page 12

Staff Engineer Pease Development Authority , a New Hampshire State Agency with operational authority for two airports , a deep water sea port , a 27-hole golf course and a thriving business park , seeks a full time Staff Engineer
The Staff Engineer provides support to the Pease Development Authority ( PDA ) and all associated facilities on engineering and environmental issues , construction projects and contracts .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
� Develop conceptual and final design parameters for PDA sponsored construction projects . Provide direction to professional consulting firms and review and oversee project specifications and contracts .
� Manage PDA construction contracts including but not limited to : landside infrastructure improvements ( such as sidewalk construction , intersection improvements , signage , lighting and landscaping projects ); demolition projects ; golf course , airport and sea port construction projects .
� Review and make recommendations on proposals submitted by tenants . Monitor tenant construction and operational activities to ensure compliance with regulations .
� Provide engineering support and technical advice regarding design , construction , or program modifications and structural repairs .
Additional Duties : � Create and maintain databases for properties , land , utilities , infrastructure , and lease and grant obligations . � Implement and manage development plans such as surface transportation , ADA compliance , energy efficiency programs , etc . � Assist clients by providing infrastructure information , researching and providing environmental reports and explaining any processes and requirements . � Manage programs related to federal grant obligations ( example : DBE , Prompt Payment ) � Conduct required studies and file required reports in a timely manner to the appropriate regulatory agency .
Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications : � Knowledge of land development programs , procedures , laws and regulations . � Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems . Ability to understand formulas , scientific equations , graphs , etc . � Extensive knowledge of project permitting and approval processes . � Solid experience in project planning and design , project bidding , contract administration , and fundamentals of construction practices . � Strong computer skills to include MS Office products and AutoCAD . ( GIS and survey experience a plus ) � Ability to make public presentations to PDA Board of Directors , senior management , and approval boards . � Excellent organizational abilities with high attention to detail .