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We currently have job postings for City of Watertown, City of Sioux Falls, Delta Solutions & Strategies, LLC, Infrastructure Design Group Inc., City of Rapid City, City of Worthington, GeoTek, and Banner Associates. Please click on the logos below or pan down to access the job postings.

City of Sioux Falls, SD

City of Watertown, SD

Engineering Technician

Civil Engineer II

Engineering Technician

Pay Grade: 140 (Grade 5)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

View the complete posting and apply online at: https://www.watertownsd.us/

Position Summary: 

This position provides technical support to the City’s Engineering Division including customer service, inspection, plan review support, and management of the City’s infrastructure.  This position will also provide other technical related duties to achieve the objectives of the Engineering Division, including surveying, operating computer aided drafting (CAD) and geographic information systems (GIS); producing plans and specifications for projects; administering projects, conducting research and gathering data; providing information regarding projects; and observing and inspecting construction to ensure compliance.

Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists with current projects by preparing maps and researching, performing inspections, surveying, and staking. Operates survey equipment and performs surveying computations.
• Retrieves, reviews, enters, or edits data within the City’s asset management and GIS programs for accurate reporting and record keeping.
• Develops maps, project plans, and cost estimates.
• Inspects sidewalks for areas in need of replacement; communicates with residents and schedules work with management personnel.
• Evaluates city roads to determine rating and evaluating in concurrence with the pavement management system.
• Evaluates pavement markings to determine updates and schedules work with management personnel.
• Maintains files and documentation as required for public and private development project.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and updates for project tracking items.
• Conducts research on issues pertaining to sight distance and corner clearance, and entrance sign locations.  Communicates with residents and between departments to ensure safety requirements are met and city ordinance is followed.
• Evaluates and inspects private and public works projects. Ensures construction standards are met on multiple projects. Approves modifications in the field as appropriate.
• Communicates with and schedules construction/inspection with contractors and engineering consultants.
• Provides updates and issues to engineering staff.  
• Performs project management of City projects by inspecting and testing work in progress and processing contractor payment requests on projects that include roadway, sidewalks, new building infrastructure, parks, utilities and storm water.
• Reviews and approves construction plans and specifications for accuracy and compliance with City requirements. 
• Meets with developers, contractors, engineers and surveyors to discuss various aspects of construction projects.
• Monitors detailed records and reports of construction projects.  Reviews and makes changes to construction plans.
• Reviews material supply sheets for compliance with specifications prior to construction.
• Creates punch lists for private development and public capital construction projects and performs follow-up inspections.
• Interprets engineered drawings, blue prints, and computer images of utilities.
• Investigates, trouble-shoots and resolves complaints with homeowners, contractors and developers.
• Inspects grading operations to ensure compliance with and enforces the Storm Water Management and Floodplain Management programs.
• Performs mapping updates and maintenance of new and existing civil maps for subdivisions, road right of ways, city public utilities infrastructure through the use of manual drafting, computer aided mapping and Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Assists surveyors, engineers, other departments and general public in researching information, records, and interpreting and resolving questions and inquiries.
• Performs scoping, calculations, CAD design, and plans and specification preparation for capital construction projects as assigned.
• Issues right-of-way, grading, or other permits as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in engineering, surveying, engineering technician or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous related work experience.
• APWA Certification as a Stormwater Manager or Public Infrastructure Inspector

Other Requirements:

• Previous experience to include GIS or AutoCAD.
• Certification in Erosion & Sediment Control.
• ACI Certification in Concrete Testing
• Possession of valid driver's license.

Full Job Description: A full description can be found by clicking here.

Application Process: Interested Applicants can download and application from the City of Watertown’s website at www.watertownsd.us and then send it to City of Watertown, Human Resources, 23 2nd St. NE, Watertown SD, 57201.

Civil Engineer II

Salary: Annually $66,289.60 - $77,667.20

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

View the complete posting and apply online at: https://www.watertownsd.us/

Position Summary: This position is responsible to assist the Public Works Director/City Engineer with administrative oversight, leadership, planning, coordinating and implementation of the Engineering Division in order to ensure essential services are provided to plan, design, construct, and maintain the public infrastructure and provide for public safety, health and welfare.

Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conducts design reviews and site plan reviews.
• Performs quality control field inspections and approves inspector daily reports; performs field engineering as required; coordinates the work of survey crews as needed.
• Provides service to customers by answering questions, providing information, making referrals and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution.
• Communicates on the progress and quality of the work, issuance of stop work orders, liquidated damages, or field corrective orders if contractor does not follow specifications.
• Attends project status meetings between City and Contractor.   Ensures final project is completed and completes closeout documents. 
• Conducts special engineering studies and prepare reports as required.
• Assists in requesting or applying for grants to assist in the funding of municipal projects.
• Retrieves, reviews, or modifies data within the City’s GIS/modeling programs for accurate reporting and record keeping.
• Serves as a resource to communicate engineering standards and ordinance requirements for project planning meetings, pre-construction meetings, or other communications for engineers, consultants, developers, residents, and technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous intern or work experience in engineering
• APWA Certification as a Stormwater Manager or Public Infrastructure Inspector

Other Requirements:

• EIT Certification
• Possession of valid driver's license.

Full Job Description: A full description can be found by clicking here. 

Application Process: Interested Applicants can download and application from the City of Watertown’s website at www.watertownsd.us and then send it to City of Watertown, Human Resources, 23 2nd St. NE, Watertown SD, 57201.

Engineering Technician

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Hiring Range DOQ: $23.74 - $25.79 hourly

Deadline for Filing: Thursday, November 5, 2020

The Position

Perform a variety of paraprofessional office and field engineering work, including inspection, drafting, minor to moderately complex design work, engineering records, asset management, and surveying. Active contact with the public, contractors, and other customers.

This position will focus on issuing permits, site inspections, GPS field collection, and GIS records updates.

Qualification Standards

• Graduation from high school or GED certification and completion of a two- (2-) year course in engineering technology; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
• Must possess or be able to obtain prior to hire a valid driver’s license.

Application and Selection

Apply online at www.siouxfalls.org/careers. Most qualified will be invited for testing. If an ADA accommodation is needed please contact, 72 hours prior to closing date, 605-367-8740 or recruiter@siouxfalls.org.

The City of Sioux Falls is a tobacco-free work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Delta Solutions & Strategies, LLC

Engineer Project Manager 

Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

The 28th Civil Engineering Squadron (28 CES) located at Ellsworth AFB in the vicinity of Rapid City, South Dakota, provides support to the Civil Engineer (28 CES/CC), Operations Flight (CEO), and Engineering Flight (CEN) for Ellsworth AFB and throughout the 28th Bomb Wing installation. This position will provide the 28th CES with Air Force project programming capabilities. The Engineer will support the mission to evaluate and recommend programs and development plans for new construction, renovation, and improvements of real property facilities including utility systems, utilizing a professional knowledge of multi-discipline engineering. The Engineer will be part of a team providing support for the accomplishment of Operations and Maintenance (O&M), military family housing (MFH), non appropriated fund (NAF), Special Interest programs, host-tenant, host-nation, real property maintenance by contract (RPMC), Sustainment, Restoration, Modernization, & Demolition (SRMD), and/or military construction (MCP/MILCON) programs/projects.

This position will help provide temporary engineering services at the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron (28 CES) to perform Air Force programming, engineering and construction management for FY20 and FY21 through FY22 construction projects as assigned. These projects and requirements are directly attributable to the Force Improvement Program (FIP), future planning, and the surge engineering workload at Ellsworth AFB. A total length of 3 years is expected to align with the effort to right-size the engineering flights throughout the Air Force.

The Engineer shall provide Air Force civil engineering project management capabilities. The Engineer shall apply knowledge of other disciplines to determine coordination required ensuring all design, construction, or maintenance operations considerations have been addressed.

Minimum Personnel Qualifications:

Individual shall possess a minimum at least

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET school in engineering in one of the following curriculums: Mechanical, Electrical, Civil
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in designs, and construction projects, record and manage the processes and documentation

• Able to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures.

• Ability to provide professional cost estimating calculations and professional cost estimating documents that can be provided for contracts and professional project development.

• Minimum 3 years of experience utilizing engineering techniques in the operations, maintenance, repair, or construction of infrastructure facilities, including buildings and utility systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Preparation of formal briefings, project management documents and status reports. Support 28 CES’s expanded mission and support internal operations to ensure quality assurance of its products and services.

• Assist with schedule support, project level meeting attendance, database support, and budget submittals.

• Provide cost/schedules/status report reviews, scientific and technical research/document reviews/recommendations, and analysis of program and project data gaps.

• Provide assistance with Quality Assurance and Control of Architect Engineer (AE) designs. Ensure compliance of designs with base standards along with engineering and building codes.

• Provide Quality Assurance and Control over Construction Contractors for construction projects. Assists in defining requirements, developing and integrating execution strategies, Statement of Objectives (SOO), Statements of Works (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), programming documents, DD 1391s, Form 9s, cost estimates, and other components of acquisition packages to support the 28 CES mission. The contractor shall capture and document processes and records as needed to support the design, development, construction and close-out of 28 CES requirements as described herein.

• Uses cost estimating tools (such as PACES and RS Means) to produce government estimates.

• Assesses validity, feasibility, and impacts (economic, environmental, etc.) of short and long range plans, projects, and base development actions, and integrates with overall installation plans and makes recommendations to the Government.

• Reviews contract deliverables and confirms project progress.
• Advises on contract modifications or adjustments for CES PM approval.
• Coordinates project activities with effected stakeholders.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technology for incorporation into projects and program.

Additional Requirements

The Engineer will have access to unclassified automated information systems including email, in accordance with DoD 5200.2-R, Personnel Security Program, personnel must have, at a minimum, a completed favorable National Agency Check plus Written Inquiries (NACI).

Thank you for considering a career with Delta Solutions & Strategies. If you have never applied for a position through our online portal and would simply like to send us your resume and a general application to consider for possible future opportunities, please apply now. After you have completed your application an email will be sent to you with information about how to check the status of your application.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D By applying for this position, you authorize Delta Solutions & Strategies to share your resume with our subcontractors, as we deem necessary.

Visit our company website to learn more about our team and to apply: https://www.deltasands.com/  

Infrastructure Design Group, Inc. 

 Civil Engineering Staff Engineer

 Civil Engineering Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer / Project Manager / Water Resources Technical Lead

Infrastructure Design Group, Inc. is a civil engineering and land surveying services firm providing professional services to public and private clients in the southeast South Dakota region. We provide professional engineering, surveying, and consulting services to local municipalities, county and state DOT’s, and other state departments, as well as private sector clients. We have an immediate opening for a full time Civil Project Engineer / Project Manager / Water Resources Technical Lead with a focus on water resources and drainage analysis to be located in either our Sioux Falls, SD; Mitchell, SD or Watertown, SD offices.

Civil Engineering Staff Engineer

As a Civil Engineering Staff Engineer, you will work with the engineers, surveyors, and technicians to complete engineering analysis, studies, and designs, drawings, layouts, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using computer-aided drafting software. Work also entails field investigations, inspections, and surveying. We are interested in a motivated individual capable of taking on multiple responsibilities as a team player. The position will focus on transportation and municipal type projects.

 

Qualifications:

Staff Engineer position requires a BS degree in Civil Engineering. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software is required. Internship experience, 2 years’ experience after graduation, along with experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Microstation/InRoads is preferred. Requires a good working knowledge of construction documents and technical knowledge.

The ideal candidate shall be self-motivated, organized, able to communicate effectively both written and orally, able to work in a team environment, and have strong interpersonal skills. We offer a competitive salary with full benefits which includes health insurance with company contribution, dental, vision, 401k with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and 100% company paid group life insurance and short & long term disability. Visit our company website to learn more about us and our team at www.InfrastructureDG.com.

Apply online: https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/562002?source=SDEngineersSociety

EOE

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Civil Engineer Project Engineer

As a Civil Engineering Project Engineer, this involves working with other engineers, surveyors, and technicians to complete engineering studies and designs, drawings, layouts, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using computer-aided drafting software. Work also entails field investigations and inspections. We are interested in a motivated individual capable of taking on multiple responsibilities as a team player. The position will focus on civil engineering design of transportation, municipal, and private development type projects, project management, and staff mentoring.

Qualifications:

Civil Project Engineer position requires a BS degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 4 years of related design/engineering and/or project management experience. Knowledge of DOT and/or typical municipal standards and competence with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation/InRoads is required. Requires proven technical knowledge to complete technical analysis and engineering designs.

The ideal candidate shall be self-motivated, organized, able to communicate effectively both written and orally, able to work in a team environment, and have strong interpersonal skills. We offer a competitive salary with full benefits including health insurance with company contribution, dental, vision, 401k with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and 100% company paid group life insurance and short & long term disability. Visit our company website to learn more about us and our team at www.InfrastructureDG.com.

Apply online: https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/562011?source=SDEngineeringSociety

EOE

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Civil Project Engineer / Project Manager / Water Resources Technical Lead

As a Civil Project Engineer / Project Manager / Water Resources Technical Lead, this role will involve working with other engineers, surveyors, and technicians to complete engineering studies and designs, drawings, layouts, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using computer-aided drafting software, computer modeling software, and other design and analysis methods and tools. Work also entails field investigations and inspections. We are interested in a motivated individual capable of taking on multiple responsibilities as a team player. The position will focus on water resources and drainage design, project management, mentoring staff, and oversight of transportation, municipal, and private development type projects.

Qualifications: This position requires a BS degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of related design/engineering and/or project management experience. Requires proven technical knowledge to complete technical analysis and engineering designs. Knowledge of DOT and/or typical municipal standards and competence with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation/InRoads is preferred.

The ideal candidate shall be self-motivated, organized, able to communicate effectively both written and orally, able to work in a team environment, and have strong interpersonal skills. We offer a competitive salary $80K to $120K (based on experience) plus we offer full benefits which includes health insurance with company contribution, dental, vision, 401k with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and 100% company paid group life insurance and short & long term disability.

Apply at: https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/job/559449?source=sdengineeringsociety

Visit our company website to learn more about us and our team at www.InfrastructureDG.com.

EOE

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City of Rapid City, SD

Engineering Project Engineer

Salary: Annually $66,384.12 - $71,521.18

Opening Date: 09/22/20

Closing Date: 10/20/20 11:59 PM

View the complete posting and apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rapidcity

About Us: The City of Rapid City Public Works Department is a multi-faceted department tasked with providing development engineering, street maintenance and repair, water treatment and reclamation, solid waste management, public transit systems, and GIS mapping services. It is the mission of Public Works to use our resources effectively to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community by providing safe and reliable drinking water, wastewater treatment, drainage, solid waste management, public transit, transportation systems, and GIS services. Please visit the Public Works website for more information.

This is your opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful places in the world! Considered the "Gateway to the Black Hills", Rapid City boasts a thriving community of 70,000+ with close proximity to world-class recreation and convenient lifestyle amenities with downtown shopping and restaurants. The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including employer-paid health insurance premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, and generous vacation and sick leave time off. For a detailed benefits summary, please click

here.

About Our Job: The position's primary function is to support the Water, Water Reclamation and Solid Waste Divisions in meeting their daily and overall operational goals. The Engineering Project Engineer performs Engineering analysis, design, contract administration and management of City infrastructure projects and programs. This Engineering Project Engineer role will be responsible for management of assigned projects in the Water, Water Reclamation, and Solid Waste Divisions within the Public Works Department. This position will report directly to the Assistant Public Works Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Water, Water Reclamation and Solid Waste Divisions in meeting their daily and overall operational goals.
• Manages design and/or construction of infrastructure projects and programs.
• Manages consultants and contractors.
• Develops projects for the Capital Improvement Plan.
• Coordinates with other Public Works Divisions, City Departments, and other agencies.
• Interprets intent of ordinances, statutes and laws of the City of Rapid City and State of South Dakota and monitors compliance of same.
• Participates in the consultant selection process and supervises their designs and construction plan preparation.
• Provides technical information to other City departments and the general public.
• Assumes applicable duties of Operations Management Engineer for specific facility management projects.

About You: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Project management experience in the Water, Water Reclamation, and Solid Waste industries is desired but not mandatory.
• The ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to multi-task and focus in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent project management, time management and organizational skills.

We understand your time is valuable, so we encourage you to apply if you possess the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering and four years related experience in Civil Engineering tasks.
• South Dakota Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.
• A valid driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days from date of hire.

The listed salary range is commensurate with the minimum qualifications for this position. The City of Rapid City will consider additional compensation for a candidate with exceptional qualifications beyond those listed.

To view the complete position announcement and the Engineering Project Engineer Supplemental Questionnaire, click here. 

GeoTek Engineering & Testing Services is the leader in our industry in the Sioux Falls area. We have been in business for over 32 years and specialize in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing, and Environmental/Industrial Hygiene Consulting. Work as a member of our team of experienced engineers, technicians and drill crews to deliver geotechnical engineering and construction quality control services to our clients.

This is an ideal position for a graduate engineer that wants to pursue the geotechnical engineering field. The candidate will be exposed to a wide variety of projects ranging from residential to multi-story structures.  Our service area includes a wide range of geological deposits, including glacial, alluvium and loess. Bedrock in the area includes quartzite and shales.

This position includes a mix of field and office work.  Field work will consist of visits to construction sites to observe and evaluate soils for support of footings, floor slabs and pavements. Observe and document conditions during installation of intermediate and deep foundation elements such as aggregate piers, helical piles, auger cast piles, micro piles and driven piles. Observe and document conditions during fill placements, proof rolls and soil cement stabilization. Office work will consist of coordinating geotechnical explorations, preparation of technical reports along with reviewing project plans and specifications.

Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with clients and contractors on job sites. Possession of a strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn is essential. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities is necessary.  

The majority of our sites are located within a 200-mile radius of Sioux Falls. Limited overnight travel may be required with position. Per diem is provided if an overnight stay is required.

The position requires the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. You must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

We offer competitive pay, 401k, profit sharing, health, dental & disability insurance, paid sick, holidays and vacation time.  

 For more information, visit our website at www.geotekeng.com

We have a tremendous team here at Banner and we are thrilled to announce that we have a need to increase our staff.  We have experienced significant growth over the past few years and have a lot of exciting projects going on!

Banner Associates is currently seeking Project Engineer and Project Manager candidates for our Water Resources, Wastewater, Structural and Civil Departments.  In addition, we are seeking candidates that have a working knowledge of MicroStation.  Positions may be based in Brookings, Sioux Falls or Rapid City.  South Dakota P.E. licensure required.  Please visit our website for additional details on these opportunities, or share your cover letter and resume with Sarah Meusburger at sarahm@bannerassociates.com.  We can’t wait to meet you!

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