Engineer I - III (Assistant Region Traffic Engineer)

Job ID: 32434

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: 09/08/2025

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

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 participate in project scoping; produce permanent signing, pavement marking, etc.. plans for highway construction or maintenance projects; prepare work orders for maintenance crews to complete specific traffic related improvements; review assigned project plans for accuracy and completeness; provide oversight of the completion of various traffic studies and analyses; provide technical assistance support to construction staff and assist with contractor questions.

A valid driver's license is required.

A typical 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday although hours may vary depending on workload. Work activity will predominately be an office environment with occasional field work. Field work may involve driving and working throughout the Aberdeen Region in all weather conditions and around traffic.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Only applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• 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 application (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 takes 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 $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.

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