Engineer

Position Description

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Location: Rapid City, SD

Job Summary:

Engineer I: Assist with design and administrative components of capital improvement projects and engineering programs under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer. This role operates under close supervision and serves in a developmental capacity with opportunities for structured mentorship from senior engineering staff.

Engineer II: Manage construction engineering tasks under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This position may assist in mentoring Engineer I employees and contribute technical guidance during design and construction.

Engineer III: Under limited supervision, this position will lead engineering analysis, design, contract administration, and management of City projects and programs. This role will provide mentorship and technical guidance to other engineers and support staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Engineer I: (Full Salary Range: Min $72,215 - Max $96,933)

· Supports planning and design tasks for public infrastructure projects.

· Assists with engineering reviews of public infrastructure and private development projects.

· Conducts project research and preliminary field investigations.

· Prepares reports, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates.

· Prepares various permits for design projects.

· Performs infrastructure inspections for quality and compliance.

· Assists with civil surveying using manual and electronic equipment.

· Utilizes CAD, GIS, and other software for design, modeling, and basic data updates.

· Participates in consultant selection, coordination, and construction plan management.

· Maintains project documentation.

· Assists with the implementation of engineering programs.

· Communicates with stakeholders, staff, and the public to clarify design intent, resolve discrepancies, and provide technical assistance.

· Acts as the design representative for projects during construction.

· Performs other duties in support of departmental projects and programs.

Engineer II: ($82,251 - $104,195)

· Supports planning, design and management tasks for public infrastructure, private development, and permit-related projects.

· Reviews plans, submittals, requests for information, change orders, pay applications, testing reports, and quantities for field and construction use.

· Coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies, developers, contractors and other stakeholders.

· Facilitates preconstruction, progress, homeowner, and final inspection meetings from project initiation to completion.

· Prepares and presents project updates and visual progress reports to leadership and staff.

· Resolves field and contract issues in alignment with City policies and procedures.

· Assists with consultant selection and proposal evaluations.

· Maintains digital and physical project documentation.

· Updates standard forms, specifications, and product lists.

· Supports infrastructure design efforts utilizing CAD and related tools.

· Oversees project safety, quality assurance, and compliance.

· Acts as the design representative for projects during construction.

· Communicates with stakeholders, staff, and the public to clarify design intent, resolve discrepancies, and provide technical assistance.

· Performs other duties in support of departmental projects and programs.

Engineer III: ($94,000 - $118,000)

· Leads preparation of designs, specifications, cost estimates bids, and contract documents for streets, drainage, water, and sewer infrastructure systems, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure key objectives are met.

· Leads the planning, design and management of projects for divisions and departments throughout the City.

· Conducts risk assessments and assists with developing comprehensive mitigation strategies on large complex infrastructure projects.

· Conducts site investigations and interprets test data.

· Assigns tasks to technical and non-technical support staff.

· Develops scopes, budgets, and schedules for engineering projects.

· Assists with funding proposals for engineering initiatives, manages compliance with funding agreements, and ensures timely reimbursements.

· Reviews construction plans for compliance with standards, codes, ordinances, and engineering principles.

· Researches and negotiates easement agreements and right-of-way acquisitions needed for construction activities and public infrastructure.

· Proposes and supports improvements to engineering programs, policies, and standards.

· Maintains project records.

· Updates standard forms, specifications, design criteria, and department policies.

· Communicates with stakeholders, staff, consultants, developers, contractors, and the public to clarify design intent, resolve discrepancies, and provides technical support.

· Mentors team members, provides technical guidance, and supports their professional development.

Qualifications:

All: Must possess a valid South Dakota driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days from date of hire.

Engineer I: Bachelor's degree in engineering required. Civil engineering degree preferred.

Engineer II: Bachelor's degree in engineering required. Civil engineering degree preferred. Two years of relevant civil engineering experience required.

Engineer III: Bachelor's degree in engineering required. Civil engineering degree preferred. Four years of relevant civil engineering experience required. Professional Engineer (PE) License required. Must obtain South Dakota PE within 6 months from date of hire.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Most work is performed indoors in an office where interruptions may occur. Some work is performed outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

Engineering Services