$2,500 Hiring Incentive!
Current Department of Transportation Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive

Job ID: 23012
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning & Engineering / Office of Bridge Design
Location: Pierre – Negotiable
Salary: $28.40 - $31.48, depending on experience
Pay Grade: E1-2
Closing Date: 06/05/2023

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit http://dot.sd.gov.

Location is negotiable and has the option to be remote.

This announcement is for the position of Transportation Engineer (Hydraulics Section - Water Resources Engineer). This position is involved in performance of hydrologic/hydraulic (H&H) analyses, modeling and studies for the purpose of providing recommendations for design/construction of drainage features on highway projects. Duties include, but are not limited to, determination of drainage basin hydrologic design characteristics (size, slope, land use, discharges/flood flows, etc.), determination of hydraulic design parameters (water surface profiles/elevations, flow velocities/depths, scour depths, size of opening for drainage structures, etc.), assisting other Water Resources Engineers in the preparation of H&H design information and recommendations, preparation of floodplain development permit applications, and developing a working knowledge of state and federal policies/procedures for design of highway related drainage facilities/features.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Hiring Incentive
• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
  • Well-Being Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
• Leave:
  • Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
  • Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
  • Paid Family Leave (24 hours per week for eight weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
  • Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Semimonthly Pay Periods
• Eligibility for Meal Per Diems
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Overtime (if applicable)

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Engineer is approximately $79,651.00 annually.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in water resources is preferred. Applicant should possess or be eligible to obtain an FE or PE license.

Knowledge of:

• knowledge of civil, environmental, and hydrologic/hydraulic engineering principles and practices;
• familiarity with hydrologic/hydraulic design software (HEC-RAS, HY-8, WMS, etc.);
• basic principles and terminology of computer operation.

Skill to:

• effectively use Microsoft Office products;
• communicate effectively.

Ability to:

• read, interpret, and evaluate engineering plans, and specifications for acceptable engineering practices;
• organize, analyze, calculate, and evaluate available information and draw upon reasonable conclusions;
• effectively plan, organize and prioritize work activities to meet schedules and deadlines;
• work in a team environment;
• develop positive working relationships.

Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/4Bwxxkb3oZo.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

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 employer paid health insurance 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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=M61
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"