Engineer - III; Highway Construction Project Engineer

Highway Construction Project Engineer

We are looking for a Highway Construction Project Engineer to help us live out our mission of providing ‘Better Lives Through Better Transportation.’

• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Self‑motivated and determined mindset

• Health insurance (zero‑cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
• Well‑being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental, Vision and 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
• Paid overtime (if applicable)

• Perform contract administration, reports, estimates, construction change orders, etc.
• 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
• Work regular 40‑hour weeks, mid‑November through March; some extended work hours and weekends, April through mid‑November
• Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic

• Civil engineering highway and bridge construction theories, principles, and design practices
• Basic practices and terminology of computer operations and computer aided design and drafting practices
• Construction materials (preferred but not required)
• Construction contract administration (preferred but not required)
• Department of Transportation policies and procedures (preferred but not required)
• Experience with various types of engineering survey equipment (preferred)

• Operate computers, use Microsoft software, and other related software
• Operate survey equipment and perform the necessary calculations

• Work cooperatively in a team atmosphere
• Lead a team of technical experts through the process of solving complex transportation engineering related problems
• Interpret, apply and revise department policies and processes
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• 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
• Keep current with development in your own field or expertise and apply this knowledge to effectively manage resources
• Demonstrate self‑confidence and take action when needed
• Attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly
• 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 projects and assignments

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering & successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• Certification in one or more materials testing areas (asphalt, concrete, gravel)
• Certification in one or more inspection areas
• Valid driver’s license
• Further certifications will be determined by the supervisor according to job responsibility or needs
• Required certifications must be maintained for continued employment

The total compensation of hourly wage plus State/Federal benefits for a typical year for an entry‑level Highway Construction Project Engineer is approximately $91,332.00 annually.

‘An Equal Opportunity Employer’