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Lead Transportation Designer

Zing Recruiting
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2026
We are seeking a Lead Transportation Designer in the Rapid City, South Dakota area for one of our prominent clients. In this role you will support transportation infrastructure projects including roadway design, highway improvements, traffic analysis, and construction-related engineering services. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects from concept through construction while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop roadway and transportation improvement projects.
  • Prepare engineering plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
  • Coordinate with public agencies, clients, and internal project teams.
  • Assist with project management, scheduling, and client communications.
  • Support transportation planning, traffic studies, and permitting efforts.

Ideal Background

  • Civil Engineering degree.
  • Transportation or roadway engineering experience.
  • PE licensure
  • Experience with transportation design software and DOT projects is highly valued.
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D, Open Roads, preferred

Compensation

  • Starting pay up to $160K (DOE)

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as a 100% employee-owned company
  • 401(k) with profit sharing
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition assistance and professional development support
  • Professional licensing, certification, conference, and training assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Salary : $160,000

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