Principal Engineer-Street Engineering

City of Sioux Falls•City of Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Are you energized by creating safe, high-performing streets and shaping the infrastructure of a growing city? The City of Sioux Falls is looking for a forward-thinking Principal Street Engineer to lead key street and bridge improvement programs. In this role, you’ll drive major rehabilitation efforts, champion pavement management, support transformative reconstruction projects, and partner across departments to deliver exceptional public infrastructure. If you’re a collaborative, innovative street engineering professional ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply and help build the future of Sioux Falls.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and four (4) years’ practical experience in related civil engineering work including work associated with the management and supervision of construction project work; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Must be registered, or have the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of hire, as a professional engineer or architect in the state of South Dakota and/or registered land surveyor in the state of South Dakota.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is desirable.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of plans and specifications, engineering fundamentals, structural, sanitary, street design and construction, transportation, engineering, water supply and distribution, surveying, and storm drainage.
Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and City codes and ordinances and the ability to apply that knowledge in specialized areas.
Knowledge of computer systems and software applications.
Knowledge of traffic flow theory, highway capacity analysis, accident reduction, vehicle delay reduction, engineering economy, problems with traffic control, statistics, and graphic principles.
Ability to supervise employees and manage projects.
Ability to design and prepare plans, write specifications, and determine cost estimates.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with City staff and officials, consultants, property owners, attorneys, governmental representatives, and utility company representatives.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and recommend new transportation and utility engineering projects and prepare project estimates and priorities for the City Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
Coordinate activities concerned with technical aspects of the bidding process, bid scheduling, and resolution of engineering design and construction-related problems in area of technical responsibility. Monitor and review the activities of consulting engineers and architects in the design administration of CIP projects.
Assign, supervise, and provide technical assistance to project staff for specific phases or aspects of the project such as technical studies, design, preparation of specifications, and technical plans.
Supervise employees and make recommendations relative to hiring, layoff or suspension, disciplinary actions, promotions, the adjustment of grievances, and employee performance appraisals.
Review plan design, specifications, plats, and permits for compliance with engineering principles, City standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Monitor and control expenditures within limitations of project budgets. Prepare reports and project documents.
Provide technical data for scope of services and evaluate and approve design and specification changes on A/E contracts.
Prepare reports and maintain project diary. Author special grant applications, calculate costs, author justification, and coordinate with other applicable agencies or departments; i.e., utilities, Department of Environmental Protection, etc. Investigate and analyze traffic problems and recommend corrective action.
Coordinate, conduct, and assign staff in the analysis and review of design standards, standard specifications, and technical data for construction inspection standards.
Evaluate utility system or facility problems and prepare reports and work orders as necessary to address problems.
Direct and conduct land surveys and plats for acquisition and transfer of City land; sign and seal plats in accordance with state law. Provide legal licensed land surveyor services for the City.
Investigate, review, and recommend solutions to problems and issues. May conduct or participate in public hearings and meetings on transportation/utility/miscellaneous projects to inform and/or take input from citizens and organizations. Present department position and answer questions relating to projects for citizens, organizations, and the news media.
Establish truck routes and weight limits for city streets. Issue permits for overweight/oversize loads.
Perform other such duties and functions as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position.