Engineer I - III (Highway Construction Project Engineer)
About The Position
We're looking for a Highway Construction Project Engineer to help us live out our mission of providing "Better Lives Through Better Transportation." We're looking for an individual who exemplifies our core values and is willing to develop skills in construction administration, asphalt paving, concrete paving, grading, bridge construction, and more. You'll have opportunities to work both independently and in team settings, both in an office environment and an outdoor environment. Our team dynamics are supportive and goal-oriented. Team members at SDDOT are purpose-driven and know the difference their work makes.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Possess or be eligible to obtain their Fundamentals of Engineering or Professional Engineering license.
- Speak English language proficiently and fluently.
- Certification in one or more materials testing areas and/or one or more inspection areas is required within the first year of employment.
- Must apply online; emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Prior construction contract administration and construction engineering experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of construction materials.
- Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Knowledge of construction contract administration.
- Knowledge of Department of Transportation policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform construction contract administration, reports, estimates, construction change orders.
- Perform project design work and plans.
- Test, and sample materials (Portland cement concrete, asphalt, gravel and soil).
- Inspect roadways, concrete and asphalt paving, and structures (bridges, box culverts, pipe culverts, and installations).
- Perform field surveys.
- Inspect temporary traffic controls through and around work zones.
- Provide technical guidance to peers, managers, subordinates, external entities.
- Planning and assigning work, and providing staff guidance and support.
- Provide communication both verbally and written to the public, government agencies, media, private sector, and internally.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
