Transportation Utilities Coordinator

Job Summary

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

Location:

Pierre or Rapid City (determined by agency/hiring manager)
Salary: $30.31–$35.66 hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 07/20/2026
Position:
Full‑time Transportation Utilities Coordinator

This position is responsible for working with utility companies and other Department of Transportation staff to identify potential impacts to existing utilities and determine 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 design, preparing agreements to ensure appropriate reimbursement of utility relocation/adjustment costs, and issuing certification per state and federal regulations.

• Notify utility companies of planned construction projects.
• Conduct meetings to inform utility companies of proposed highway design.
• Prepare agreements ensuring appropriate reimbursement of utility relocation/adjustment costs.
• Issue certification per state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with DOT staff to minimize impacts to utilities during highway construction.

• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans, including $0 premium employee‑only coverage)
• Well‑being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and vision coverage
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• South Dakota Retirement System membership 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

• 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 properly, accurately, and thoroughly.
• Treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs.
• Work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate to achieve shared goals.

• 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 be using E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
• The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
• “An Equal Opportunity Employer”.