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Principal Engineer-Street Engineering

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $3,822.40 - $4,704.80 Bi-weekly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Are you energized by creating safe, high-performing streets and shaping the infrastructure of a growing city? The City of Sioux Falls is looking for a forward-thinking Principal Street Engineer to lead key street and bridge improvement programs. In this role, you’ll drive major rehabilitation efforts, champion pavement management, support transformative reconstruction projects, and partner across departments to deliver exceptional public infrastructure. If you’re a collaborative, innovative street engineering professional ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply and help build the future of Sioux Falls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and four (4) years’ practical experience in related civil engineering work including work associated with the management and supervision of construction project work; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

Must be registered or have the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of hire, as a professional engineer or architect in the state of South Dakota and/or registered land surveyor in the state of South Dakota.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is desirable.

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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.