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Engineer I - III (Project Engineer) (Job Id 14121)

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Job ID: 14121
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Salary: $24.87 - $33.58 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: E1 - E3
Closing Date: 06/15/2020
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit http://www.sddot.com/.
This position performs contract administration on a variety of small to moderately complex projects such as reconstruction projects, structures, Portland cement concrete paving projects and asphalt paving projects. Duties include, but are not limited to preparing project documents; compiling, analyzing, and preparing project information and data; developing preliminary design plans; reviewing plans and plats; developing final, complete project plans; providing technical guidance to peers, managers, subordinates, and/or external entities; attending and providing training; reviewing the work of others; inspecting materials; inspecting contractor's work; providing information to the public, other government agencies, internally, the media and the private sector; and planning and assigning work and providing staff guidance and support.
A typical 40-hour workweek, Monday through Friday, although hours may vary during construction activity including weekends.
Work activity will involve both an office environment and an outdoor environment. Outdoor work involves working outdoors in all weather and around traffic.
Licenses and Certifications:
Currently have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Only applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related degree to be considered. Candidates with work experience related to road and bridge construction are preferred.
Knowledge of:
  • civil engineering highway and bridge construction theories, principles, and design practices;
  • basic practices and terminology of computer operations and computer aided design and drafting practices;
  • construction materials (preferred but not required);
  • construction contract administration (preferred but not required);
  • Department of Transportation policies and procedures (preferred but not required).
Skill to:
  • operate computers, use Microsoft software, and other related software;
  • operate survey equipment and perform the necessary calculations.
Ability to:
  • 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;
  • listen attentively to others and clearly convey information and ideas;
  • develop expertise by actively identifying development needs, taking advantage of development opportunities, and applying newly learned knowledge and skills on the job;
  • treat customers courteously and is responsive to their needs;
  • exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action;
  • actively seek, collect and evaluate information to learn more about issues or events;
  • display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals;
  • set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of project and assignments;
  • work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals;
  • safely move, drag, lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance);
  • walk, sit and stand for extended periods of time;
  • routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE 
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 offers paid employee health insurance plus ten paid holidays, generous vacation leave accrual, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information please visit https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Apply through the external application.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources 
500 East Capitol 
Pierre, SD 57501-5070 
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Fax: 605.773.4344 
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"