Development Review Engineer (PE) – Lead & Mentor

City of Rapid City; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 94,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal engineering department is seeking an Engineer III/IV to evaluate and review development projects in alignment with engineering standards. The role involves mentorship of engineers, technical guidance, and support in decision-making with developers and stakeholders. Candidates must possess civil engineering experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) License, demonstrating leadership and technical knowledge in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary range depending on the level.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant civil engineering experience required for Engineer III.
• Eight years of relevant civil engineering experience required for Engineer IV.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
• Must obtain South Dakota PE within 6 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the review engineer for moderately complex development projects.
• Provides timely reviews and responses on development applications.
• Documents and defends engineering comments with developers.
• Mentors team members and provides technical guidance.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Valid South Dakota driver’s license

Education

Four years of relevant civil engineering experience for Engineer III

Eight years of relevant civil engineering experience for Engineer IV

Job description

A municipal engineering department is seeking an Engineer III/IV to evaluate and review development projects in alignment with engineering standards. The role involves mentorship of engineers, technical guidance, and support in decision-making with developers and stakeholders. Candidates must possess civil engineering experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) License, demonstrating leadership and technical knowledge in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary range depending on the level.