THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT LIMITED TO PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
Job ID: 36534
Agency: Department of Transportation - Division of Planning and Engineering
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $101,891.27 - $119,872.08, depending on experience
Pay Grade: EM2
Closing Date: 7/10/26
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visit https://dot.sd.gov/ .
Introduction:
Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work? Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork? In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to both support and enjoy your family?
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a perfect opportunity for you as a Bridge Maintenance Engineer!
Job Description:
This announcement is for the position of Bridge Maintenance Engineer in the SDDOT Office of Bridge Design. The Bridge Maintenance Engineer supervises a design squad consisting of 6 engineers and one CAD technician and is responsible for maintaining the SDDOT’s bridge network.
Duties include supervision of assigned engineering activities and personnel; managing the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) program for the State of South Dakota; managing the National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS) program for the State of South Dakota; effectively planning & programming structure maintenance projects in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program; and ensuring structure repair and rehabilitation projects are designed efficiently to provide safe and cost effective structure plans for State highway construction projects. This involves but is not limited to: supervision of the SDDOT Bridge Maintenance Section, establishing uniform rehabilitation/design procedures and office practices; ensuring state bridge inspection is conducted in accordance with the NBIS, load rating and inventory reporting is in accordance with the NBIS; preliminary engineering project management; maintenance design training coordination; plan reviews; bridge construction troubleshooting assistance; and assisting the Chief Bridge Engineer as needed.
Incumbent will work in an office environment, generally 8 hour work days Monday-Friday. In-state travel is required for structure site inspections (average 1 or 2 times a month with occasional overnight stays as necessary for long distance and/or multi-day work trips). Some out-of-state travel is also typical of this position (1 - 2 times/year). Must be able to physically traverse natural and constructed terrain in the field around structure sites (steep slopes, riprap, etc.).
Position Requirements:
Successful completion of all structural engineering related college coursework as would be required of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, extensive bridge engineering/design/maintenance experience, engineering managerial (supervisory) experience and Professional Engineer Registration in the State of South Dakota.
As the NBIS Program Manager for the State of South Dakota, this position is required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to be a registered Professional Engineer or have a minimum of ten years bridge inspection experience and have completed an FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
As the NTIS Program Manager for the State of South Dakota, this position is required by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to be a registered Professional Engineer or have a minimum of ten years bridge or tunnel inspection experience and have completed an FHWA-approved comprehensive tunnel inspection training course.
What You Bring to the SDDOT:
- Growth mindset - Vision and creativity
- Team-oriented attitude
- Confident, action-oriented personality
- Attention to detail and a passion for organization
- Commitment to fostering high ethical standards
What the SDDOT Offers:
- Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans
- Well-being program
- Employee assistance program
- Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account
- Free basic life insurance policy
- Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
- Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
- Sick leave (14 days per year)
- Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
- Military leave (15 days per year)
- 11 paid holidays
- Longevity pay
- Semimonthly pay periods
- Eligibility for meal per diems
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- structural engineering design principles;
- bridge preservation and asset management practices;
- structure inspection requirements;
- bridge construction techniques and practices;
- personnel management.
Skills to:
- effectively communicate and apply structural engineering knowledge in practical bridge applications;
- lead and manage a team;
- possess excellent decision making skills.
Abilities to:
- effectively manage a highly technical group of employees in delivering safe and economical bridge repair/rehab design & plans;
- manage the state bridge system inventory in the best possible condition within available funding constraints.
This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
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 here . 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=4AJ
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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