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Overview
Join a team dedicated to supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, and high-quality transportation infrastructure throughout Vermont. This position offers the opportunity to apply technical expertise, collaborate with professionals across the Agency and industry, and contribute to programs that have a lasting impact on the State's transportation system. If you enjoy problem-solving, continuous improvement, and meaningful public service, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference.
This position supports the VTrans Materials & Research Section by performing technical review, development, coordination, and maintenance of materials-related specifications, acceptance requirements, and program documentation. Work includes reviewing and revising standard and special specifications for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Agency requirements and applicable industry standards, as well as establishing and evaluating material acceptance criteria and coordinating with internal staff and external stakeholders to support effective specification development and implementation.
The position also supports the organization and delivery of materials-related components of digital construction plan sets in accordance with Agency digital delivery standards. In addition, it maintains and manages key materials program documentation to ensure information remains current, properly controlled, and aligned with Agency procedures. The work involves cross-functional coordination to support consistent application of materials requirements and effective delivery of construction and materials information.
As a member of the Construction and Materials Bureau, this position contributes to critical components of project delivery by supporting the processes, standards, and coordination necessary for successful transportation construction. The work performed in this role helps ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency from project development through construction, ultimately supporting the Highway Division's mission of delivering reliable transportation infrastructure.
Please reach out to phil.peloquin@vermont.gov with any questions.
Who May Apply
This position, Civil Engineer I - Materials & Research (Job Requisition #55520), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

• Civil Engineer I - Materials & Research: 55520
• Civil Engineer II - Materials & Research: 55494
• Civil Engineer III - Materials & Research: 55521

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Philip Peloquin at philip.peloquin@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors
Duties are generally performed in both office and field settings for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards, and construction sites during all weather conditions and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.
OR
Associates degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field AND two (2) years of experience in engineering OR licensure as an Engineer Intern.
OR
College senior in the final year of a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.
Special Requirements
Candidate in final year of bachelor's degree must successfully graduate prior to start date.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.