Job Description
Job ID: 36610
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Planning and Engineering / Road Design
Location: Pierre or Rapid CitySalary: $30.31-$35.66 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 07/20/2026
This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information about the Department of Transportation, please visit http://dot.sd.gov .
Location will be determined by the agency/hiring manager based on the needs of the agency and the experience level of the candidate.
This position is responsible for working with utility companies and other Department of Transportation (DOT) staff to identify potential impacts to existing utilities and determining possible alternatives to avoid or minimize those impacts during highway construction projects. Duties include, but are not limited to, notifying utility companies of planned construction projects, conducting meetings to inform utility companies of proposed highway design, preparing agreements to ensure appropriate reimbursement of utility relocation/adjustment costs, and issuing certification per state and federal regulations.
Typical office environment with site travel and occasional overnight stays.
What the SDDOT Offers: - Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
- Well-being program
- Employee assistance program
- Dental and Vision
- Health savings account
- Free basic life insurance policy
- Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
- Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
- Sick leave (14 days per year)
- Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
- Military leave (15 days per year)
- 11 paid holidays
- Longevity pay
- Semimonthly pay periods
- Eligibility for meal per diems
The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Transportation Utilities Coordinator is approximately $85,220.00 annually.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A 2-year technical degree in civil engineering technology, engineering/architectural drafting, or a vocational technical degree in a related field; a 4-year construction management degree; and/or related experience in highway and/or utility construction is preferred.
Knowledge of:
- applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding the location and relocation of utilities (preferred but not required);
- utilities operations and standards (preferred but not required);
- legal land descriptions (preferred but not required);
- principles related to design and construction of projects.
Skill to:
- use MicroStation/Inroads or similar computer aided drafting (CAD) software (preferred but not required);
- read and interpret utility plans and maps (preferred but not required);
- read and interpret highway construction plans or related construction plans;
- communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to:
- display high standards of ethical conduct;
- demonstrate self-confidence and take action when needed;
- attend to all details of assignments and completes work property, accurately, and thoroughly;
- treat customers courteously and is responsive to their needs;
- work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4BY
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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