Transportation Utilities Coordinator

Job

Agency:
Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering / Road Design

Location:

Pierre or Rapid City

Salary: $30.31-$35.66 hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: J

Closing Date: 07/20/2026

This is a full‑time position with the Department of Transportation. Location will be determined by the agency/hiring manager based on the needs of the agency and the experience level of the candidate. The role is responsible for working with utility companies and other DOT staff to identify potential impacts to existing utilities and determine possible alternatives to avoid or minimize those impacts during highway construction projects.

Duties include notifying utility companies of planned construction projects, conducting meetings to inform them of proposed highway designs, preparing agreements to ensure appropriate reimbursement of utility relocation/adjustment costs, and issuing certifications per state and federal regulations.

Typical office environment with site travel and occasional overnight stays.

• 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

The total compensation of hourly wage plus state/federal benefits for a typical entry level Transportation Utilities Coordinator is approximately $85,220.00 annually.

A 2‑year technical degree in civil engineering technology, engineering/architectural drafting, or a vocational technical degree in a related field; a 4‑year construction management degree; and/or related experience in highway and/or utility construction is preferred.

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding the location and relocation of utilities (preferred but not required)
• Utilities operations and standards (preferred but not required)
• Legal land descriptions (preferred but not required)
• Principles related to design and construction of projects

• Use Micro Station/Inroads or similar CAD software (preferred but not required)
• Read and interpret utility plans and maps (preferred but not required)
• Read and interpret highway construction plans or related construction plans
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and orally

• Display high standards of ethical conduct
• Demonstrate self‑confidence and take action when needed
• Attend to all details of assignments and complete work accurately and thoroughly
• Treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs
• 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 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 use E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

An Equal Opportunity Employer