State of South Dakota · 17 hours ago
Engineer I - III (Highway Construction Project Engineer)
Mitchell, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$32.06/hr - $44.34/hrThe South Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Construction Project Engineer to join their team in Mitchell. The role involves overseeing highway construction projects, performing contract administration, project design work, and inspecting materials and roadways to ensure safety and compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
Perform contract administration, reports, estimates, construction change orders
Perform project design work and plans
Inspect, test, and sample materials (Portland cement concrete, asphalt, gravel and soil)
Inspect roadways, concrete and asphalt paving, and structures (bridges, box culverts, pipe culverts, and installations)
Perform field surveys
Inspect temporary traffic controls through and around work zones
Regular 40-hour work weeks, mid-November through March
Some extended work hours and weekends, April through mid-November
Qualification
Required
Currently have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering OR graduate in the Spring of 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering for entry-level position
Valid driver's license is required
Certifications are required within the first year of employment
Certification in one or more materials testing areas (asphalt, concrete, gravel)
Certification in one or more inspection areas
Further certifications will be determined by the supervisor according to job responsibility or needs
Required certifications must be maintained for continued employment
perform contract administration, reports, estimates, construction change orders
perform project design work and plans
inspect, test, and sample materials (Portland cement concrete, asphalt, gravel and soil)
inspect roadways, concrete and asphalt paving, and structures (bridges, box culverts, pipe culverts, and installations)
perform field surveys
inspect temporary traffic controls through and around work zones
regular 40-hour work weeks, mid-November through March
some extended work hours and weekends, April through mid-November
communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
operate computers, use Microsoft software, and other related software
operate survey equipment and perform the necessary calculations
work cooperatively in a team atmosphere
create an environment that fosters high ethical standards
manage day-to-day responsibilities in a manner that instills public trust
use vision, creativity, reasoning, and experience to reach conclusions and make effective decisions
anticipate and meet the needs of customers by delivering and continuously improving quality services
develop networks and use them to strengthen internal and external support
listen attentively to others and clearly convey information and ideas
treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs
actively seek, collect, and evaluate information to learn more about issues or events
set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of project and assignments
safely move, drag, and lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance)
walk, sit, and stand for extended periods of time
routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Preferred
EIT or PE licensure is preferred but not required
basic practices and terminology of computer operations and computer aided design and drafting practices (preferred but not required)
construction materials (preferred but not required)
manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (preferred but not required)
Department of Transportation policies and procedures (preferred but not required)
Experience with various types of engineering survey equipment (preferred but not required)
Benefits
Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
Well-being program
Employee assistance program
Dental and Vision
Health savings account
Free basic life insurance policy
Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
Sick leave (14 days per year)
Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
Military leave (15 days per year)
11 paid holidays
Longevity pay
Semimonthly pay periods
Eligibility for meal per diems
Company
State of South Dakota
Governor Larry Rhoden’s goal is to create a culture in state government centered around servant leadership, civility, openness, and responsiveness.
Founded in 1889
10001+ employees
Funding
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Pat Snow
Chief Technology Officer
Jason Simmons
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