City engineer, Civil Engineering

Welcome to Box Elder, South Dakota - a community that truly feels like home. Nestled between the rolling prairie and the scenic Black Hills, Box Elder offers the best of both worlds: peaceful small-town living with easy access to adventure. Conveniently located just east of Rapid City along Interstate 90, the city is also proud to be home to Ellsworth Air Force Base, which plays a vital role in the local economy and adds to the strong sense of community.

Box Elder blends military and civilian life seamlessly, creating a diverse, welcoming atmosphere where people from all backgrounds come together. Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area year‑round, with the Black Hills to the west and Badlands National Park nearby-making hiking, camping, and exploration part of everyday life.

Founded in 1907 as a charming whistle stop, Box Elder has grown into one of the fastest‑growing cities in South Dakota. With an impressive average growth rate of 5% each year, it continues to evolve while holding on to its close‑knit character. Whether you're seeking opportunity, natural beauty, or a place to put down roots, Box Elder offers a vibrant future and a place to belong.

This position directs the operations of the Engineering Department, including planning directing, and coordinating engineering, subdivision development, and public works design and construction activities.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Hires, trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines department personnel.
• Coordinates the work of contractors, including engineers, architects, etc.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; prepares and administers the department budget.
• Directs long- and short-term department planning and policy formation.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates engineering, subdivision development, and public works design and construction activities.
• Assists in projecting a broad range of public improvements and advises the Public Works Director, elected officials, and other city personnel on engineering matters.
• Coordinates activities with the city management, elected and appointed officials, consultants, contractors, and representatives of local, state, and federal agencies.
• Administers contracts and manages the work of contractors engaged in capital improvements projects; tracks project pay applications, schedules, change orders, and overages; coordinates consulting engineering contracts.
• Coordinates bid processes for public works, engineering, maintenance, and other city projects.
• Represents the city in collaborating with other governmental jurisdictions, private firms, and the general public on engineering matters.
• Participates in the preparation of the five-year capital improvement plan and the annual capital budget.
• Manages the engineering review of construction plans for all private development projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local ordinances and with standard engineering practices.
• Assists in the preparation and updating of city development standards and regulations.
• Presents as necessary at the Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee meeting, Planning and Zoning Committee, and City Council.
• Conducts presentations regarding construction projects or proposed projects.
• Reviews contractor pay applications and approves payment.
• Conducts constructions progress meeting for developments and public works projects.
• Interprets city specifications and requests for design exemptions.
• Compiles data, prepares reports, and completes special projects as requested; prepares and maintains related documents.
• Performs related duties.

Guidelines include city engineering specifications, bidding and procurement laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines required judgement, selection, and interpretation in applicant. This position develops…