Job Description

Job ID: 29625
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations / Aberdeen Region
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually, depending on experience
Pay Grade: EM3
Closing Date: 12/27/2024

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit

This position will provide leadership and direction for field construction and maintenance operations in the Aberdeen Area. The incumbent will provide oversight in planning, organizing, and directing the activities of engineering and maintenance staff; and be responsible for coordinating information and activities with private contractors, local governments, and other agencies.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve 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

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Area Engineer is approximately $144,819.00 annually.

Relocation assistance may be available to final candidate.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A bachelor's degree in engineering, plus technical experience of 10 or more years and experience managing others in a supervisory capacity, developing and managing budgets, and working knowledge of state government. Professional Engineer license preferred (not required).

Knowledge of:

• the principles and practices of civil engineering;
• public transportation systems;
• state and federal laws and rules governing transportation construction procedures and materials;
• management of budgeting, procurement, and human resources management.

Skill to:

• supervise the work of others;
• utilize Microsoft Office;
• communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing.

Ability to:

• create an environment that fosters high ethical standards;
• use vision, creativity, reasoning, and experience to reach conclusions and make effective decisions;
• proactively and successfully bring about needed change in the agency;
• anticipate and meet the needs of customers by delivering and continuously improving quality services;
• identify opportunities to develop new services and encourage resourceful and innovative solutions;
• proven interpersonal and management skills;
• strong listening, speaking, and writing skills;
• interpret state and federal language, policies and regulations;
• show proven ability to build partnering relationships;
• define standards, determine the logical flow of work through the unit, and develop procedures;
• plan, assign, and monitor the work of professional, technical, and support staff;
• communicate expectations and standards of performance to subordinates and evaluate work performed;
• assign work priorities based on organization goals and situational pressures.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

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 $0 premium employee health insurance option 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 This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]


"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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