STAFF ENGINEER

City of Pierre Fire Department; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 84,726 - 103,554; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Educational assistance

Retirement system matching

Job summary

A municipal engineering department located in South Dakota is seeking a civil engineer to provide infrastructure development and maintenance support. Responsibilities include drafting contracts, overseeing construction projects, and managing stormwater systems. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong project management skills, and the ability to work with various stakeholders. A competitive salary of $94,140.58 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota.
• Ability to develop, draft, and review contract documents.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil engineering support for city infrastructure development.
• Draft and administer contracts for the city.
• Conduct stormwater inspections and manage detention structures.

Skills

Knowledge of civil engineering principles

Knowledge of municipal infrastructure

Project management skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

This position provides civil engineering support for city infrastructure development and maintenance operations.

Major Duties

• Drafts, reviews, and administers annual and special contracts.
• Provides construction oversight for City of Pierre special projects.
• Field calls from citizens, external organizations, and businesses; answers questions and provides information.
• Develops plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Collects survey as-built data for public infrastructure.
• Conducts stormwater inspections, including establishing correction action requirements and follow-up correspondence with owners, contractors, and city staff.
• Drafts, updates, and reviews the annual stormwater report for submission to the South Dakota Department of Environmental and Natural Resources.
• Performs stormwater drainage fee assessment calculations; creates new maintenance fees for newly constructed projects.
• Drafts and submits right-of-way permits requests for submission to the South Dakota Department of Transportation.
• Drafts and submits Notice of Intent and Notice of Termination letters to the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
• Develops, drafts, reviews and submits Section 404 permits to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
• Manages maintenance of stormwater detention structures.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge Required By The Position

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and plan review principles.
• Knowledge of contract management principles.
• Knowledge of stormwater utility permitting processes.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, local ordinances, and city rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and finance.
• Skill in project management.
• Skill in strategic planning.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supervisory Controls

The City Engineer assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

Guidelines

Guidelines include federal and state environmental and stormwater regulations, the city Storm Water Plan, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, South Dakota Department of Transportation Specifications for Roads and Bridges, Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, city ordinances, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Complexity/Scope of Work

• The work consists of varied engineering and project management duties. The variety of projects to be managed contributes to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to provide engineering, surveying, contract administration, project design, construction management, permitting, and inspection services. Successful performance contributes to the effective and compliant management of city infrastructure projects.

Contacts

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, engineers, surveyors, contractors, elected and appointed officials, utility personnel, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects and climbs ladders.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, etc.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

None.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Qualifications

Category Engineering Status Open Salary $94,140.58 minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience. Posted March 25, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled