Engineer - III; Assistant Region Traffic Engineer

Agency:
Department of Transportation / Division of Operations

Pay Grade: E1-E3

Closing Date: 09/21/2026

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

The Assistant Region Traffic Engineer will be involved in design layout and assembly of highway construction and maintenance plans, which includes roadway surfacing, pipe culverts, minor grading, guardrail, riprap and other miscellaneous highway features along with permanent signing, pavement marking, traffic control, and traffic signal plan section for highway construction plans. Duties may include, but are not limited to participate in project scoping;

produce permanent signing, pavement marking, etc.. plans for highway construction or maintenance projects; prepare work orders for maintenance crews to complete specific traffic related improvements; review assigned project plans for accuracy and completeness; provide oversight of the completion of various traffic studies and analyses; and provide technical assistance support to construction staff and assist with contractor questions.

A valid driver's license is required.

A typical 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, although hours may vary depending on workload. Work activity will predominately be an office environment with occasional field work. Field work may involve driving and working throughout the Aberdeen Region in all weather conditions and around traffic.

• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible benefits - dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness and more
• Health savings account
• 6% fully matched retirement plan
• Vacation leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• Paid parental & family medical leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Assistant Region Traffic Engineer is approximately $91,332.00 annually.

Only applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field AND passed the FE Exam will be considered.

• highway design methods, processes, and sequences (preferred but not required);
• standard terminology, techniques, and practices of drafting and graphic designs;
• engineering and scientific principles, practices, and methods as applicable to highway design.

• access, operate, and maintain various software application (i.e. Microsoft based software, Microstation, Inroads, and ArcGIS);
• read and interpret highway construction plans, right-of-way plats, and regulatory documents;
• provide technical information and interpretation to permitting agencies, consultants, contractors, and other SDDOT staff.

• display high standards of ethical conduct and demonstrate behaviors in line with SDDOT's core values;
• work independently on several concurrent projects and participate in the entire design process;
• attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, management, contractors, consultants, and the general public;
• exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action;
• listen attentively to others and effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing;
• work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD…