City Engineer & Public Works Division Leader

City of Rapid City

Rapid City (SD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

City of Rapid City is seeking an experienced City Engineer to lead the Engineering Services Division and shape the infrastructure of a growing community. This senior leadership role influences long-range planning, capital investments, and collaboration with developers and partners in Rapid City.

You will oversee municipal design, construction, development reviews, traffic operations, and environmental engineering while advising City leadership and elected officials on infrastructure decisions

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a four-year college or university.
Eight years of progressively responsible professional Civil Engineering experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
South Dakota PE license or ability to obtain South Dakota licensure within one year of hire.
Valid South Dakota driver's license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Previous leadership or management experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for municipal design, construction, development review, and traffic operations.
Provide strategic direction for the City's engineering programs, policies, standards, and long-term infrastructure priorities.
Oversee the planning, design, construction, and contract administration of significant municipal capital improvement projects.
Lead development of the City's Capital Improvement Program for transportation, stormwater, water, and wastewater infrastructure.
Guide engineering review of private development and public infrastructure improvements while working collaboratively with developers, consultants, contractors, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
Provide strategic oversight of the City's traffic signal system, traffic control devices, roadway lighting, and transportation safety initiatives.
Manage the Engineering Services Division budget and help establish long-term funding and investment priorities.
Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering professionals while building a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented team.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to the Public Works Director, Mayor, Common Council, City departments, and community stakeholders.
Represent the City at public meetings, professional organizations, intergovernmental working groups, and community discussions.
Promote innovation, process improvement, sound engineering practices, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
Provide leadership during emergencies, infrastructure incidents, and other critical situations and may serve on behalf of the Public Works Director when needed.