Civil Engineer Jobs in South Dakota

A Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering industry, responsible for designing, constructing, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants. They perform various tasks such as conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed plans, estimating costs, and ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements and environmental guidelines. A Civil Engineer also plays a crucial role in making decisions on issues like traffic flow, water resource use, and urban development.

Important skills for a Civil Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using specialized software for designing and modeling infrastructure systems. They should also have excellent communication skills to effectively present their ideas and negotiate with clients and other professionals. The essential certifications for a Civil Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license which requires a degree from an ABET-accredited program, four years of relevant work experience, and passing scores on two exams. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals might work as a Civil Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician, or Junior Civil Engineer to gain practical experience and technical skills in the field.

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Engineer I - III (Assistant Region Bridge Engineer)

  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 1 hour ago
  • Aberdeen, SD
  • 1 hour ago

engineering principles of structural design, construction, and maintenance methods and practices; different structure types, construction materials, and methods; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices...

Engineer I - III (Foundation Engineer)

  • Pierre, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 5 days ago

Knowledge of: civil engineering highway and bridge construction theories, principles, and design practices; geotechnical engineering principles (soil mechanics, groundwater, etc.); South Dakota geology...

Civil Engineer

  • North Sioux City, SD
  • 7 days ago
  • North Sioux City, SD
  • 7 days ago

Engineering or a related field, along with aminimum of 4 years of experience in civil engineering and 2 years of overseas managementexperience....

Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Pierre, SD
  • 10 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 10 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer (FinOps)

  • Pierre, SD
  • 10 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 10 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Building Engineer Assistant

  • Pierre, SD
  • 14 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 14 days ago

Building Engineer Assistant Posting Details Posting Details Logo InstitutionSouth Dakota State University Working TitleBuilding Engineer Assistant Posting NumberCSA02333P DepartmentSDSU-Facilities...

Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

  • Pierre, SD
  • 16 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 16 days ago

Summary** We are currently seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our Defense & Systems Customer Services and Support team. If you are a technical all-rounder with a passion for building...

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Transportation Engineer Lead

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 26 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 26 days ago

This Engineering Lead opportunity is with a reputable company with offices across multiple states. They are looking for an experienced transportation engineer to join their team who also has the...

Structural Engineer - Bridges

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities: Support existing transportation projects and serve as a PM on upcoming projects Leads the structural design efforts for complex transportation design projects Work on bridge and structural...

Civil Engineer/Construction Manager

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 45+ days ago

SUMMARY Civil Engineer/ Construction Manager - Serve as a quality assurance specialist supporting the US Army Corps of Engineers during the construction phases of airfield runway projects at Ellsworth...

Experienced Airport Civil Engineer

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 60+ days ago

The successful candidate must have all the following: A bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university At least 4 years of relevant work experience...

Civil Project Engineer

  • Pierre, SD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 60+ days ago

Education and experience requirements are: Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering; Professional Engineer license; A minimum of 4 years of qualifying experience....

Bridge Engineer

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 60+ days ago

/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (Land Development) in our Sioux Falls, SD office As a Civil Engineer you will provide a high level of leadership, mentoring and training for less experienced...

Senior Civil/ Structural Engineer

  • Lake Preston, SD
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lake Preston, SD
  • 90+ days ago

We are seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team in Kirkland, WA, to lead and work on various Civil/Structural Engineer and Power Industry projects....

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in South Dakota

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Civil Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in South Dakota offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in South Dakota
4-6 years
28.6%
2-4 years
23.8%
None
23.8%
1-2 years
14.3%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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