Engineer I - III Foundation Engineer
Engineer I - III Foundation Engineer
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*** $5000 Hiring Incentive! ***
Current Department of Transportation Employees and Those from Other State Agencies Do Not Qualify for Hiring Incentive
Former Department of Transportation employees must have a minimum of 1year break in employment to be eligible for the hiring incentive
Job ID: 31229
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering / Office of Materials and Surfacing
Location: Pierre
Salary: $31.66 $43.79 per hour depending on experience
Pay Grade: E1 E3
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
This is a fulltime position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation please visit .
Introduction:
Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to both support and enjoy your family
As a member of our closeknit team you will experience meaningful exciting and empowering work every day all while maintaining balance with your personal life. Thats because the South Dakota Department of Transportation puts our employees first in everything we do. With generous PTO policies and 11 paid holidays you can advance your career and still have time to make memories with friends and family. Our team members receive onthejob training and some of the best benefits available with 6 matching retirement contributions and health insurance options that include a $0 premium employeeonly coverage plan.
Keep the most important things in your life your top priority with a longterm career that makes it possible.
Benefits you wont find anywhere else:
Job Description:
Were looking for a Foundation Engineer to help us live out our mission of providing Better Lives Through Better Transportation.
In the office our Foundations Engineers provide designs and recommendations for transportation projects across the entire state which include bridges buildings retaining walls traffic signals roadway lighting and more. On construction projects you will provide technical assistance to field engineers for pile driving drilled shafts spread footings and retaining walls. Were looking for a Foundation Engineer who exemplifies our core values and is willing to develop skills in geotechnical analysis design and construction.
Youll have opportunities to work both independently and in team settings both in the office and in the field. Our team dynamics are supportive and goaloriented and we have mentoring opportunities for new employees to develop skills and abilities on the job. Team members at SDDOT are purposedriven and know the difference their work makes.
Work is normally in an office environment with eighthour work days. Travel is required for site inspections and construction support. Statewide overnight travel with drill crews will occasionally be required to obtain a working knowledge of subsurface exploration methods and techniques.
Some extended work hours may be required during construction season Work assignments are occasionally performed outside in all weather conditions and possibly around highway traffic.
What You Bring to the SDDOT:
What the SDDOT Offers:
Duties and Responsibilities:
All position responsibilities are tightly related to the SDDOT mission to efficiently provide a safe and effective public transportation system.
These duties include:
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Position Requirements:
Only applicants with a bachelors degree in civil or geological engineering or a related engineering field will be considered. Applicant should possess or be eligible to obtain an FE or PE license.
Valid drivers license required.
Compensation:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Foundation Engineer is approximately $88469.00 annually.
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify 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. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Current Department of Transportation Employees and Those from Other State Agencies Do Not Qualify for Hiring Incentive
Former Department of Transportation employees must have a minimum of 1year break in employment to be eligible for the hiring incentive
Job ID: 31229
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering / Office of Materials and Surfacing
Location: Pierre
Salary: $31.66 $43.79 per hour depending on experience
Pay Grade: E1 E3
Closing Date: 05/01/2025
This is a fulltime position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation please visit .
Introduction:
Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to both support and enjoy your family
As a member of our closeknit team you will experience meaningful exciting and empowering work every day all while maintaining balance with your personal life. Thats because the South Dakota Department of Transportation puts our employees first in everything we do. With generous PTO policies and 11 paid holidays you can advance your career and still have time to make memories with friends and family. Our team members receive onthejob training and some of the best benefits available with 6 matching retirement contributions and health insurance options that include a $0 premium employeeonly coverage plan.
Keep the most important things in your life your top priority with a longterm career that makes it possible.
Benefits you wont find anywhere else:
- 6 matching retirement funding
- Accruable sick leave and vacation leave
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Onthejob training
- Advancement paths for all positions
- Flexible scheduling
- HSA and low and high deductible health insurance plans
Job Description:
Were looking for a Foundation Engineer to help us live out our mission of providing Better Lives Through Better Transportation.
In the office our Foundations Engineers provide designs and recommendations for transportation projects across the entire state which include bridges buildings retaining walls traffic signals roadway lighting and more. On construction projects you will provide technical assistance to field engineers for pile driving drilled shafts spread footings and retaining walls. Were looking for a Foundation Engineer who exemplifies our core values and is willing to develop skills in geotechnical analysis design and construction.
Youll have opportunities to work both independently and in team settings both in the office and in the field. Our team dynamics are supportive and goaloriented and we have mentoring opportunities for new employees to develop skills and abilities on the job. Team members at SDDOT are purposedriven and know the difference their work makes.
Work is normally in an office environment with eighthour work days. Travel is required for site inspections and construction support. Statewide overnight travel with drill crews will occasionally be required to obtain a working knowledge of subsurface exploration methods and techniques.
Some extended work hours may be required during construction season Work assignments are occasionally performed outside in all weather conditions and possibly around highway traffic.
What You Bring to the SDDOT:
- positive attitude;
- willingness to learn;
- selfmotivated and determined mindset.
What the SDDOT Offers:
- Hiring incentive
- Health insurance (zerocost premium plan low and high deductible plans and single and family plans)
- Wellbeing 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
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid overtime (if applicable)
Duties and Responsibilities:
All position responsibilities are tightly related to the SDDOT mission to efficiently provide a safe and effective public transportation system.
These duties include:
- provide geotechnical designs and recommendations;
- provide technical assistance during construction projects;
- inspect construction activities and projects;
- occasional travel with drill crews to perform subsurface explorations until a working knowledge is acquired;
- regular 40hour work weeks;
- some extended work hours may be required during construction season Work assignments are occasionally performed outside in all weather conditions and possibly around highway traffic.
Knowledge of:
- civil engineering highway and bridge construction theories principles and design practices;
- geotechnical engineering principles (soil mechanics groundwater etc.;
- South Dakota geology;
- basic practices and terminology of computer operations;
- construction materials (preferred but not required);
- department of Transportation policies and procedures (preferred but not required).
Skill to:
- communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- operate computers use Microsoft software and other related software;
- manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to:
- work cooperatively in a team atmosphere;
- create an environment that fosters high ethical standards;
- manage daytoday 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;
- 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;
- prepare interpret and use engineering plans maps specifications and technical reports;
- read and interpret state and federal laws/rules and department standards policies and procedures;
- provide work direction.
Position Requirements:
Only applicants with a bachelors degree in civil or geological engineering or a related engineering field will be considered. Applicant should possess or be eligible to obtain an FE or PE license.
Valid drivers license required.
Compensation:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Foundation Engineer is approximately $88469.00 annually.
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify 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. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Employment Type
Full-Time
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