$2,500 Hiring Incentive!
Current Department of Transportation Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive

Job ID: 22571
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations / Pierre Region
Location: Pierre, Mobridge, or Winner – Negotiable
Salary: $29.73 - $35.80 depending on experience
Pay Grade: E2-E3
Closing Date: 04/13/2023

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit http://dot.sd.gov.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre Region Office is looking for an Engineer to support our Mission to provide "Better Lives through Better Transportation." An Engineer in this position will administer consultant design and construction administration work orders and be the responsible manager for various consultant projects in the Pierre Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for finding consultants, coordinating agreements, directing the consultant's work, answering questions, ensure project schedules are met, and procuring and processing payments.

This position is an office position with occasional travel to attend various inspections, landowner meetings, public hearings, etc. on projects the successful candidate will be coordinating.

A typical 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, although hours may vary depending on workload.

The successful candidate will also assist in final plan reviews of various projects and have the opportunity to assist with Region Design.

Qualifications of the successful applicant will determine the engineering classification level assigned. Salary will be set depending on qualifications.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Hiring Incentive
• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
• Leave:
• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid Family Leave (24 hours per week for eight weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Semimonthly Pay Periods
• Eligibility for Meal Per Diems
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Overtime

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for an Engineer II is approximately $82,851.00 annually.

Licenses and Certifications:
Depending upon experience level, applicants should possess or be eligible to obtain either FE or PE license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Only applicants with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field will be considered. Three to seven years of transportation engineering experience is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• mathematical principles and Engineering principles & practices applied in Civil Engineering;
• Federal and South Dakota's current design standards and specifications for roadways;
• practical construction concepts.

Skills to:

• communicate information clearly and concisely, both orally and written;
• effectively utilize Microsoft Office products.

Ability to:

• interpret, understand, and implement state and federal laws and rules; and department standards, policies, and procedures;
• effectively plan, prioritize, and organize work and project details to meet schedules and deadlines;
• establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers, consultants, local governments’ staff, and the public;
• multi-task and be a self-starter;
• work individually and as part of a team.

Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/WdCQix5wB8A.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=LRD
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"