Civil Engineer South Dakota

LVI Associates; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (PE) to join its Midwest engineering team and lead civil design efforts on land development and infrastructure projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals, regulatory coordination, and cost estimating, with opportunities for mentorship and leadership in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license preferred.
• 5–10+ years in civil engineering, land development, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with local permitting processes and engineering standards.
• Experience with industry-standard design software and engineering tools.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design on public and private sector projects.
• Prepare and review plans, specs, and technical documents for site development and utilities.
• Support grading, drainage, stormwater, roadway, and utility design activities.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist with permitting efforts.
• Develop construction cost estimates and support project delivery.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Civil design expertise

Project coordination

Communication skills

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer (PE)A well-established engineering consulting firm in the Midwest is seeking a Civil Engineer (PE) to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of land development and infrastructure projects while collaborating with a multidisciplinary group of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design efforts on a range of public and private sector projects.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, and technical documents related to site development and utility infrastructure.
• Support grading, drainage, stormwater, roadway, and utility design activities.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist with permitting efforts.
• Develop construction cost estimates and provide technical support throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Desired Background

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Approximately 5-10+ years of experience in civil engineering, land development, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with local permitting processes and engineering standards.
• Experience with industry-standard design software and engineering tools.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Opportunity Highlights

• Diverse project portfolio across public and private markets.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.
• Opportunities for technical growth, mentoring, and project leadership.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.