Lead Civil Engineer

Title: Lead Civil Engineer

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

Type: Full Time Exempt

Workplace: hybrid

Category: Civil

Job Description:

Rapid City, South Dakota

Civil /

Full Time Exempt /

Hybrid

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Lead Civil Engineer to manage our Rapid City, SD office location while also handling project management responsibilities. This person will work under the office Lead and play a crucial leadership role in mentoring team members and helping Foth continue to grow the business. This role involves leading technical engineering design teams, ensuring quality assurance/control, and managing water and wastewater projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• • Lead technical municipal engineering design teams for water systems, utilities, roadway design, conveyance, storage and pump stations.
  • Lead quality assurance/control and project management activities for water and wastewater projects.
  • Business development and coordinating governmental clients.
  • Interact with clients for successful project delivery.
  • Develop and manage members and client relationships.
  • Support growth and development of market by creating statements of qualifications, proposals, and presentations; conducting contract negotiations; and participating in professional organizations, advertising, and tradeshows.
  • Deliver technical projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments.
  • Negotiate change orders to the scope of work with the client and subconsultants.
  • Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs.
  • Provide construction administration.
  • Lead, coordinate, and build project teams.
  • Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for team members.
  • Participate in recruiting activities by attending professional networking events and college career fairs.

Required Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in South Dakota or ability to become registered  within one (1) year.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing projects and client relationships.
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience working in the civil engineering consulting industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• • 15+ years of experience planning, designing, and constructing public utility projects.

Why Rapid City:

• • Outdoor enthusiasts have an abundance of activities from which to choose year-round, including world-class mountain biking, hiking, fishing, boating, golfing, rock climbing, skiing, and snowmobiling. 
  • Cultural opportunities abound; the area hosts top-quality entertainment from around the country, including musicians, comedians, traveling theater groups, international dance troupes, rodeos, powwow competitions, and a world-renowned motorcycle rally.
  • Rapid City is connected to the 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest.
  • Get lost on the 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails. Over 25 breweries and wineries are scattered through the Hills. Mountain lakes give fishermen and beach-lovers a place to soak up the sun.
  • For those that would be relocating to Rapid City, there is grant money that would be available along with a sign on bonus

Why Foth: 

Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development. 

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.  Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.  Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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