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Utilities Director

Missouri River Energy Services
Pierre, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2027

The City of Pierre seeks a passionate individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best places to live, work, and visit. This position directs the operations, construction, maintenance, and repair of the city’s electric, water, and wastewater utilities and directs the city’s street construction, maintenance, and repair operations. The utilities director is a key member of the City’s leadership team and is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of utility services while planning for long-term infrastructure sustainability, regulatory requirements, and community growth.

QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in engineering, public administration, business administration, or a related field with at least three years experience or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Must possess strong administrative skills, oral & written communication skills. Municipal government experience would be preferred.

$126,608.61 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2,000 annual educational assistance available.

Open until filled

UP TO A $3,000 HIRING BONUS!

Applications to: City of Pierre Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre SD 57501, (605) 773-7429, www.cityofpierre.org

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