South Dakota State Government
Engineer I - II (Assistant Geotechnical Engineer)
South Dakota State Government, Pierre, South Dakota, United States, 57501
Overview
$5,000 Hiring Incentive Available
Current Department of Transportation Employees and Those from Other State Agencies Do Not Qualify. Former Department of Transportation employees must have a minimum of 1-year break in employment to be eligible for the hiring incentive. Job ID: 32847 Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering / Office of Materials and Surfacing Location: Pierre Salary: $32.06 - $38.99 per hour, depending on experience Pay Grade: E1 - E2 Closing Date: 09/30/2025 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.
Responsibilities Join a dedicated team of professionals working in a diverse, challenging field. As the Assistant Geotechnical Engineer with the South Dakota Department of Transportation, you will provide geotechnical design information and construction support for transportation projects throughout the state. Duties will include assisting the Foundation, Geology, and Soils Sections with the collection of subsurface information, laboratory analysis, and design recommendations for structural foundations, soil embankments, subgrades, slope stability, and geologic studies.
Work is normally in an office environment with eight-hour work days.
Travel is required for site inspections and construction support. Statewide overnight travel with drill crews will occasionally be required to obtain a working knowledge of subsurface exploration methods and techniques.
Benefits
Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
Well-being program
Employee assistance program
Dental and Vision
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
Flexible scheduling
Paid overtime (if applicable)
Reimbursement of Professional Licenses (if applicable)
The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Engineer is approximately $89,431.00 annually.
Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: Applicant should possess or be eligible to obtain an FE or PE license.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Only applicants with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering or a related engineering field will be considered.
Knowledge
geotechnical engineering principles (soil mechanics, groundwater, etc.);
South Dakota geology;
geotechnical subsurface investigation techniques;
operate computers, use Microsoft software, and other related software.
Skills
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability
effectively plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines;
prepare, interpret, and use engineering plans, maps, specifications, and technical reports;
read and interpret state and federal laws and rules and department standards, policies, and procedures;
organize, analyze, calculate, and evaluate available information and draw upon reasonable conclusions;
provide work direction.
Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/WdCQix5wB8A.
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 $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 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://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2C7
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'
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$5,000 Hiring Incentive Available
Current Department of Transportation Employees and Those from Other State Agencies Do Not Qualify. Former Department of Transportation employees must have a minimum of 1-year break in employment to be eligible for the hiring incentive. Job ID: 32847 Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering / Office of Materials and Surfacing Location: Pierre Salary: $32.06 - $38.99 per hour, depending on experience Pay Grade: E1 - E2 Closing Date: 09/30/2025 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.
Responsibilities Join a dedicated team of professionals working in a diverse, challenging field. As the Assistant Geotechnical Engineer with the South Dakota Department of Transportation, you will provide geotechnical design information and construction support for transportation projects throughout the state. Duties will include assisting the Foundation, Geology, and Soils Sections with the collection of subsurface information, laboratory analysis, and design recommendations for structural foundations, soil embankments, subgrades, slope stability, and geologic studies.
Work is normally in an office environment with eight-hour work days.
Travel is required for site inspections and construction support. Statewide overnight travel with drill crews will occasionally be required to obtain a working knowledge of subsurface exploration methods and techniques.
Benefits
Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
Well-being program
Employee assistance program
Dental and Vision
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
Flexible scheduling
Paid overtime (if applicable)
Reimbursement of Professional Licenses (if applicable)
The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Engineer is approximately $89,431.00 annually.
Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: Applicant should possess or be eligible to obtain an FE or PE license.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Only applicants with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering or a related engineering field will be considered.
Knowledge
geotechnical engineering principles (soil mechanics, groundwater, etc.);
South Dakota geology;
geotechnical subsurface investigation techniques;
operate computers, use Microsoft software, and other related software.
Skills
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability
effectively plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines;
prepare, interpret, and use engineering plans, maps, specifications, and technical reports;
read and interpret state and federal laws and rules and department standards, policies, and procedures;
organize, analyze, calculate, and evaluate available information and draw upon reasonable conclusions;
provide work direction.
Join the South Dakota Department of Transportation! View more about this opportunity here: https://youtu.be/WdCQix5wB8A.
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 $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 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://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2C7
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'
#LI-Onsite
#J-18808-Ljbffr