Civil Engineer - Transportation

KLJ•Sioux Falls, SD

11d•$85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Provides technical expertise and engineering judgment in the planning, design, analysis, and construction support of transportation infrastructure projects in the public and private sectors. This role supports roadway, highway, and multimodal improvement projects through data analysis, design development, permitting, and construction coordination. Generates clear, accurate documentation and ensures projects meet or exceed industry standards for safety, mobility, sustainability, and functionality—because great transportation systems move communities forward.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with discipline-specific design software
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree is preferred.
Professional Engineering License preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Perform professional civil engineering work and assist with conducting research and observations of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate sustainable solutions with civil engineering design standards.
Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various environmental, surface, grading, pavement, leveling, hydrological, construction, and drainage issues.
Research databases regarding historical property land uses.
May support a project proposal and interview based on direction from the responsible project team.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement, and development projects.
Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and adhere to professional conduct and KLJ’s policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.