Engineer I II (Project Manager)
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Job Location:
Rapid City - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
27-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job ID: 33153
Agency: Department of the Military
Location:Rapid City SDSalary: $30.53 - DOE
Pay Grade: E1-E2
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of the Military. For more information on the Department of the Military please visit .
Are you seeking a career where your work is meaningful rewarding and directly supports South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers and their families
The South Dakota Department of the Military has a perfect opportunity for you as a Project Manager.
We are seeking a self-motivated determined positive individual whom within the last 5 years or less graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering. The successful applicant will be a member of our project management team located in Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid Rapid City SD.
Team members in this position will utilize AutoCAD software to develop construction plans for smaller projects within a wide variety trades manage design and construction of capital improvement projects ranging from $100K up to $30M review and recommend approval of construction plans and technical specifications ensure construction plans and technical specifications comply with Federal and State regulations codes and standards provide construction observation and inspection of building projects to ensure compliance with construction plans and technical specifications coordinate with other engineers consultants and various stakeholders to facilitate participation in project design and construction.
This is a 40-hour per week position with a work week schedule consisting of four 10-hour days 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Alternate work schedules may be considered and approved. Work is completed in a typical office environment but will include oversight of projects throughout the State of South Dakota requiring occasional overnight travel.
What the Department of the Military Offers:
The total compensation of Hourly Wage State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Project Manager is approximately $85750.00 annually.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Abilities:
Position Requirements:
Currently have a Bachelors of Science 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.
Valid drivers license.
Must pass a National Security Check.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume college transcript and cover letter outlining the reason for pursuing a Project Management position.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
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 here . 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: 33153
Agency: Department of the Military
Location:Rapid City SDSalary: $30.53 - DOE
Pay Grade: E1-E2
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of the Military. For more information on the Department of the Military please visit .
Are you seeking a career where your work is meaningful rewarding and directly supports South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers and their families
The South Dakota Department of the Military has a perfect opportunity for you as a Project Manager.
We are seeking a self-motivated determined positive individual whom within the last 5 years or less graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering. The successful applicant will be a member of our project management team located in Joint Force Headquarters on Camp Rapid Rapid City SD.
Team members in this position will utilize AutoCAD software to develop construction plans for smaller projects within a wide variety trades manage design and construction of capital improvement projects ranging from $100K up to $30M review and recommend approval of construction plans and technical specifications ensure construction plans and technical specifications comply with Federal and State regulations codes and standards provide construction observation and inspection of building projects to ensure compliance with construction plans and technical specifications coordinate with other engineers consultants and various stakeholders to facilitate participation in project design and construction.
This is a 40-hour per week position with a work week schedule consisting of four 10-hour days 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Alternate work schedules may be considered and approved. Work is completed in a typical office environment but will include oversight of projects throughout the State of South Dakota requiring occasional overnight travel.
What the Department of the Military Offers:
- 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 State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Project Manager is approximately $85750.00 annually.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
- standard terminology techniques and practices of drafting and graphical designs;
- engineering and scientific principles practices and methods
Skills:
- access operate and maintain various software applications (i.e. Microsoft based software AutoCAD BlueBeam and ArcGIS);
- read and interpret construction plans technical specifications and regulatory documents.
Abilities:
- display high standards of ethical conduct and demonstrate behaviors in line with department 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 of Science 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.
Valid drivers license.
Must pass a National Security Check.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume college transcript and cover letter outlining the reason for pursuing a Project Management position.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
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 here . 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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Primavera
- Microstation
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- ProCore
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Project Management
- Autocad
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
