State of South Dakota
Engineer I - III (Assistant Region Traffic Engineer)
State of South Dakota, Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States, 57401
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Job ID:
33641
Agency:
Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location:
Aberdeen, SD
Salary:
$32.06 - $34.66 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:
E1-E3
Closing Date:
11/28/2025
The Assistant Region Traffic Engineer will be involved in design layout and assembly of highway construction and maintenance plans, which includes roadway surfacing, pipe culverts, minor grading, guardrail, riprap and other miscellaneous highway features along with permanent signing, pavement marking, traffic control, and traffic signal plan section for highway construction plans. Duties may include, but are not limited to, participating in project scoping; producing permanent signing, pavement marking, etc. plans for highway construction or maintenance projects; preparing work orders for maintenance crews to complete specific traffic related improvements; reviewing assigned project plans for accuracy and completeness; providing oversight of the completion of various traffic studies and analyses; and providing technical assistance support to construction staff and assisting with contractor questions.
A valid driver's license is required. The position is full-time with a typical 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Work activity will predominately be an office environment with occasional field work driving through the Aberdeen Region in all weather conditions.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have Only applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Highway design methods, processes, and sequences (preferred but not required);
Standard terminology, techniques and practices of drafting and graphic designs;
Engineering and scientific principles, practices, and methods as applicable to highway design.
Skill To
Access, operate, and maintain various software applications (i.e. Microsoft based software, MicroStation, InRoads, and ArcGIS);
Read and interpret highway construction plans, right-of-way plats, and regulatory documents;
Provide technical information and interpretation to permitting agencies, consultants, contractors, and other SDDOT staff.
Ability To
Display high standards of ethical conduct and demonstrate behaviors in line with SDDOT's core values;
Work independently on several concurrent projects and participate in the entire design process;
Attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, management, contractors, consultants, and the general public;
Exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action;
Listen attentively to others and effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing;
Work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
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 a $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. 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=2QI
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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Job ID:
33641
Agency:
Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location:
Aberdeen, SD
Salary:
$32.06 - $34.66 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:
E1-E3
Closing Date:
11/28/2025
The Assistant Region Traffic Engineer will be involved in design layout and assembly of highway construction and maintenance plans, which includes roadway surfacing, pipe culverts, minor grading, guardrail, riprap and other miscellaneous highway features along with permanent signing, pavement marking, traffic control, and traffic signal plan section for highway construction plans. Duties may include, but are not limited to, participating in project scoping; producing permanent signing, pavement marking, etc. plans for highway construction or maintenance projects; preparing work orders for maintenance crews to complete specific traffic related improvements; reviewing assigned project plans for accuracy and completeness; providing oversight of the completion of various traffic studies and analyses; and providing technical assistance support to construction staff and assisting with contractor questions.
A valid driver's license is required. The position is full-time with a typical 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Work activity will predominately be an office environment with occasional field work driving through the Aberdeen Region in all weather conditions.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have Only applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Highway design methods, processes, and sequences (preferred but not required);
Standard terminology, techniques and practices of drafting and graphic designs;
Engineering and scientific principles, practices, and methods as applicable to highway design.
Skill To
Access, operate, and maintain various software applications (i.e. Microsoft based software, MicroStation, InRoads, and ArcGIS);
Read and interpret highway construction plans, right-of-way plats, and regulatory documents;
Provide technical information and interpretation to permitting agencies, consultants, contractors, and other SDDOT staff.
Ability To
Display high standards of ethical conduct and demonstrate behaviors in line with SDDOT's core values;
Work independently on several concurrent projects and participate in the entire design process;
Attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, management, contractors, consultants, and the general public;
Exercise sound judgment when making decisions and take prompt, decisive action;
Listen attentively to others and effectively communicate information both verbally and in writing;
Work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
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 a $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. 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=2QI
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 | Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
“An Equal Opportunity Employer”
#J-18808-Ljbffr