Engineer I - II (Region Design Engineer)
Engineer I - II (Region Design Engineer)
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Job ID: 32214
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location: Aberdeen SD
Salary: $32.06 - $38.99 per hour depending on experience
Pay Grade: E1 - E2
Closing Date: 08/18/2025
This is a full-time 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
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a perfect opportunity for you as a Region Design Engineer!
The successful applicant will be a member of the Region Design squad within the Aberdeen Region Office. This position is involved in design layout and assembly of highway construction and maintenance plans which includes roadway surfacing pipe culverts minor grading guardrail riprap and other miscellaneous highway features. Duties may include but are not limited to design development through analyzing project scope and preparing design based on standards field inspections and engineering knowledge; design reviews of peers project work and provide recommendations for corrective actions; and technical assistance to provide support to construction staff and assist with contractor questions.
A typical 40-hour work week Monday through Friday although hours may vary depending on workload. Work activity will predominately be an office environment with occasions in an outdoor environment; and outdoor work may involve working in all weather conditions and around traffic. Limited overnight travel for meetings will occur.
What You Bring to the SDDOT:
What the SDDOT Offers:
Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Abilities:
Position Requirements:
Currently have a Bachelors degree in civil engineering OR graduate in the winter of 2025 with a bachelors degree in civil engineering for entry-level position.
Only applicants with a bachelors degree in civil engineering or related will be considered. Engineer (E-1): a bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field with a desire to learn and design. Engineer (E-2): a bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field plus 1-3 years of progressive education training and experience equivalent to a Level 2 in the Engineering Career Family. Experience in highway construction or design with knowledge of roadway surface pipe culvert construction materials and guardrail is helpful.
A valid drivers license.
Compensation:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Region Design Engineer is approximately $89431.00 annually.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
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 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. 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
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 32214
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location: Aberdeen SD
Salary: $32.06 - $38.99 per hour depending on experience
Pay Grade: E1 - E2
Closing Date: 08/18/2025
This is a full-time 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
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a perfect opportunity for you as a Region Design Engineer!
The successful applicant will be a member of the Region Design squad within the Aberdeen Region Office. This position is involved in design layout and assembly of highway construction and maintenance plans which includes roadway surfacing pipe culverts minor grading guardrail riprap and other miscellaneous highway features. Duties may include but are not limited to design development through analyzing project scope and preparing design based on standards field inspections and engineering knowledge; design reviews of peers project work and provide recommendations for corrective actions; and technical assistance to provide support to construction staff and assist with contractor questions.
A typical 40-hour work week Monday through Friday although hours may vary depending on workload. Work activity will predominately be an office environment with occasions in an outdoor environment; and outdoor work may involve working in all weather conditions and around traffic. Limited overnight travel for meetings will occur.
What You Bring to the SDDOT:
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Self-motivated and determined mindset
What the SDDOT Offers:
- 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)
Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
- highway design methods processes and sequences (preferred but not required);
- standard terminology techniques and practices of drafting and graphical designs;
- engineering and scientific principles practices and methods as applicable to highway design.
Skills:
- access operate and maintain various software applications (i.e. Microsoft based software Microstation Inroads OpenRoads Designer and ArcGIS);
- read and interpret highway construction plans right-of-way plats and regulatory documents;
- provide technical information and interpretation to permitting agencies consultants contractors and other SDDOT staff.
Abilities:
- display high standards of ethical conduct and demonstrate behaviors in line with SDDOTs core values;
- work independently on several concurrent projects and participate in the entire design process;
- attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly accurately and thoroughly;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel management contractors consultants and the general public;
- exercise sound judgment when making decisions and takes prompt decisive action;
- listens attentively to others and effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing;
- work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
Position Requirements:
Currently have a Bachelors degree in civil engineering OR graduate in the winter of 2025 with a bachelors degree in civil engineering for entry-level position.
Only applicants with a bachelors degree in civil engineering or related will be considered. Engineer (E-1): a bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field with a desire to learn and design. Engineer (E-2): a bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field plus 1-3 years of progressive education training and experience equivalent to a Level 2 in the Engineering Career Family. Experience in highway construction or design with knowledge of roadway surface pipe culvert construction materials and guardrail is helpful.
A valid drivers license.
Compensation:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Region Design Engineer is approximately $89431.00 annually.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
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 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. 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
#LI-Onsite
Employment Type
Full-Time
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