Engineer I - Pierre, United States - South Dakota State Government
Description
$2,500 Hiring Incentive
Current Department of Transportation Employees do NOT qualify for Hiring Incentive
Job ID: 26985
Agency:
Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering / Office of Materials and Surfacing
Salary:
$ $37.43 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade:
E- E2
Closing Date: 06/05/2024
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit .
Join a dedicated team of professionals working in a diverse, challenging field. South Dakota is one of the most geologic diverse states in the nation.
As the Assistant Geotechnical Engineer with the South Dakota Department of Transportation, you will provide geotechnical design information and construction support for transportation projects throughout the state.
Duties will include assisting the Foundation, Geology, and Soils Sections with the collection of subsurface information, laboratory analysis, and design recommendations for structural foundations, soil embankments, subgrades, slope stability, and geologic studies.
Work is normally in an office environment with eight-hour work days.Travel is required for site inspections and construction support.
Statewide overnight travel with drill crews will occasionally be required to obtain a working knowledge of subsurface exploration methods and techniques.
What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:
Hiring Incentive
Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
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:
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 Engineer is approximately $84,474.00 annually.
Licenses and Certifications:
Applicant should possess or be eligible to obtain an FE or PE license.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Only applicants with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering or a related engineering field will be considered.
Knowledge of:
geotechnical engineering principles (soil mechanics, groundwater, etc.);
South Dakota geology;
geotechnical subsurface investigation techniques;
operate computers, use Microsoft software, and other related software.
Skill to:
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
manage multiple projects concurrently.
Ability to:
effectively plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines;
prepare, interpret, and use engineering plans, maps, specifications, and technical reports;
read and interpret state and federal laws and rules and department standards, policies, and procedures;
organize, analyze, calculate, and evaluate available information and draw upon reasonable conclusions;
provide work direction.
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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 employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits.
Must apply online:
https://sodakprod-You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone:
Email:
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