KLJ is actively seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Municipal Team in Rapid City, SD). The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical expertise with planning, design, modeling, plan production, and QC/QA protocols for SDDOT, municipalities, and counties. The Senior Civil will lead and mentor teams in design and plan preparation for urban roadways, rural highway, and freeway projects.

Performance Expectations:

• Plan, design, and analyze data on municipal engineering projects and be Engineer of Record for deliverables
• Serve as technical resource and advisor for a team of engineers and designers
• Prepare studies, construction documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation
• Prepare quantities and construction cost estimates
• Prepare construction drawings
• Communicate with clients and contractors regarding project issues and attends meetings
• Assist with defining scope of work, fee, and schedule
• Assist project manager and engineers in ensuring project/task schedules and budgets are met
• Perform quality control reviews and checks to ensure compliance with KLJ quality standards
• Coordinate with technicians to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation
• Provide construction administration processes and direct on-site construction observation
• Assist in the management of larger projects or manage smaller projects
• Collaborate with sales team in pursuit strategies, proposal development, and interviews

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer in the State of SD, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• 8+ years of experience on surface transportation projects, preferably in SD
• Knowledge of SDDOT design, construction, and administration procedures
• Have a broad understanding of roadway design, including roadway elements, hydrology and hydraulics, as well as structures and traffic-related items
• Occasional to moderate travel may be required
• Proficient with MS Office Suite software program
• Proficiency with MicroStation/Geopak, InRoads, and OpenRoads preferred

What We Offer

• Flexibility with hybrid work options including working in a KLJ office or remote location
• An employee-owned firm where your voice matters, and we share in the success of the company
• A culture of safety, equity, diversity, and inclusion for a safe and respectful workplace
• Technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities
• Competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family
• Opportunity to collaborate across offices and markets for career growth
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, allowing for individual growth and development regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability, paid time off, wellness, 401K, employee stock ownership, service awards, and performance bonus, depending on employment status

Who We Are

• A full-service engineering consulting firm specializing in infrastructure planning, design, permitting, and construction for the transportation, aviation, oil & gas, telecommunications, and power markets
• 85+ years of exceptional client experience
• Ranked #179 In Engineering News-Records (ENR) 2021 "Top 500 Design Firms"
• Offer a full breadth of engineering services, including planning, design, grant writing, public engagement, traffic, survey, right-of-way, GIS, environmental, cultural resources, civil, structural, electrical, and construction engineering
• Checkout our website at or watch our KLJ - Engineering, Reimagined video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SSTGB-c5kk

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. The employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear and communicate clearly

The employee must:

• Be able to walk on uneven terrain up to ten miles per day
• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined, and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k/ESOP, employee stock ownership program, and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program.

KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at www.kljeng.com/careers.

Position will be posted until filled.