Staff Engineer/P.E. - Civil Traffic/Transportation

Staff Engineer/P.E. - Civil Traffic/Transportation

Salary

See Position Description

Location

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Job Type

Midmanagement

Job Number

202600130

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering

Opening Date

08/25/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $2,855.20 - $3,152.80 bi-weekly C42

$3,003.20 - $3,308.00 bi-weekly C42C

Do you have a passion for civil engineering and helping communities grow? Consider joining the City of Sioux Falls Engineering Department as a Staff Engineer focused on Traffic/Transportation Operations and Planning, helping shape the future of South Dakota's largest community. We are an interdisciplinary team of professional engineers who pride ourselves on taking initiative and using innovation to shape our community. You'll be part of a talented and committed team and play a crucial role in both developing and implementing various traffic and multimodal transportation programs.

Job Responsibilities

1. Research, develop, and maintain specific engineering projects and programs, including design standards and specifications, ordinances, and evolving technologies.

2. Review plans, specifications, and/or plats submitted by outside consultants, contractors, developers, or other private individuals or groups and make recommendations regarding their acceptability. Review applicable annexation requests, right-of-way vacations and easement releases, subdivision financial securities, and permits applications.

3. Design plans and develop specifications and cost estimate for construction projects. Determine methods, locations, standards, type of materials, and estimated costs.

4. Provide project coordination for assigned construction projects and programs. Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with scope, budget, and schedule. Monitor projects for compliance with specifications, engineering design standards, and local, state, or federal rules, regulations, or ordinances. Answer questions and resolve issues related to assigned projects.

5. Coordinate design and bidding process, acquisition of easements or permits, and advertisement for bids. Collaborate with property owners, attorneys, government representatives, utility companies, etc., and attend related meetings.

6. Inspect construction activities and materials ensuring compliance and provide work direction and monitor the work methods of consulting engineers and architects, technicians, or any other departmental employees as assigned.

7. Perform other such duties and functions as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or transportation engineering; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

The successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is desirable for the C42 level position.

A licensed professional engineer with the state of South Dakota is required for the C42C level position.

Must possess or be able to obtain prior to hire a valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to perform complicated engineering assignments with minimal direction.

• Knowledge of plans and specification interpretation, engineering and surveying principles, structural, utility, and/or street design and construction.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Ability to think strategically, multitask, and conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work activities.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, interpersonally, and in writing, to a variety of internal and external audiences.

The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!

• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.
• The City of Sioux Falls is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Employer City of Sioux Falls

Address 224 W 9th St

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104-6407

Phone 605-367-8740

Website siouxfalls.gov