Transportation Engineer

Zing Recruiting; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid vacation

Sick leave and holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development support

Licensing, certification, conference,

EAP and wellness resources

Job summary

Zing Recruiting is seeking a Transportation Engineer for the Rapid City, SD area to support roadway design, highway improvements, traffic analysis, and construction-related services. You will guide projects from concept through construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating with public agencies and clients.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, with transportation experience; EIT or pursuing PE licensure, plus experience with transport design

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree.
• Transportation or roadway engineering experience.
• EIT required or working towards PE licensure; PE preferred for higher-level roles.
• Experience with transportation design software and DOT projects is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop roadway and transportation improvement projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with public agencies, clients, and internal project teams.
• Assist with project management, scheduling, and client communications.
• Support transportation planning, traffic studies, and permitting efforts.

Skills

EIT

PE licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Transportation Engineer in the Rapid City, South Dakota area for one of our prominent clients. In this role you will support transportation infrastructure projects including roadway design, highway improvements, traffic analysis, and construction-related engineering services. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects from concept through construction while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop roadway and transportation improvement projects.
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with public agencies, clients, and internal project teams.
• Assist with project management, scheduling, and client communications.
• Support transportation planning, traffic studies, and permitting efforts.

Ideal Background

• Civil Engineering degree.
• Transportation or roadway engineering experience.
• EIT required or working towards PE licensure; PE preferred for higher-level roles.
• Experience with transportation design software and DOT projects is highly valued.

Compensation

• 90-125K+ DOE

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as a 100% employee-owned company
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition assistance and professional development support
• Professional licensing, certification, conference, and training assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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