Traffic Design Engineer-28309

*** $2,500 Hiring Incentive! ***
Current Department of Transportation Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive

Job ID: 28309
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning & Engineering / Road Design
Location: Pierre or Rapid City
Salary: $31.66 - $43.79 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: E1 - E3
Closing Date: 10/11/2024

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.

Location will be determined by the agency/hiring manager based on the needs of the agency and the experience level of the candidate.

The incumbent will be a member of a traffic squad in the Road Design Office performing design activities. They are assigned particular projects to design traffic signal plans, roadway lighting plans and pavement marking plans. This includes analyzing traffic volumes for number of lanes, level of service and queue lengths; perform warrant justification for the installation of traffic signals and roadway lighting; conduct traffic studies and reviewing traffic impact studies.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Hiring Incentive
• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
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  • Well-Being Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
• Leave:
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  • 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
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Overtime (if applicable)

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Traffic Design Engineer is approximately $88,469.00 annually.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Applicants with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• engineering principles and practices as applied to highway construction and traffic safety;
• state and federal laws and regulations governing traffic safety and engineering processes;
• department and federal policies and procedures regarding project planning, development, and design;
• Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD);
• Highway Capacity Manual;
• National Electrical Codes.

Skill to:

• general computer operation including Microsoft Office products;
• operate Highway Capacity and Synchro Software;
• operate Lighting Design Software;
• serve as a project manager for traffic engineering projects;
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and public speaking.

Ability to:

• establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with internal and external customers;
• manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• organize, analyze, calculate, and evaluate available information and draw upon reasonable conclusions;
• communicate information clearly and concisely and develop ideas in a logical sequence;
• interpret laws, regulations, and specifications governing engineering procedures and practices;
• enforce policies and define standards;
• develop procedures and determine the logical flow of work through the work unit;
• communicate information concisely and effectively.
• work in a team environment;
• develop positive working relationship.

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=6Q
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"