Engineering Jobs in South Dakota

Two Openings:

1) Sioux Falls, ND

2) Gillette, WY

Job Description:

$35/hr, company car, 3 meals a day, lodging as needed

Duration: 6 month contract-to-hire

Remote/Onsite: Onsite, this role requires a lot of travel (regional driving only). They will get a company truck and travel/meals will be expensed.

PR: $30-35/hr

Start: Mid April - April 16th

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Survey Technician to support land surveying operations. The ideal candidate will assist in collecting, processing, and analyzing field data for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering surveys. This role requires a strong understanding of surveying principles, proficiency with survey instruments and software, and the ability to work effectively in both field and office environments.

• Set up and operate total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, levels, drones, and other surveying instruments in a fashion consistent with accepted rules and practices.
• Assist in construction layout and data collection
• Assist in topographic, boundary and site survey tasks.
• Assist in boundary document research at courthouses.
• Maintain detailed and accurate field notes.
• Perform basic calculations from field note data, and read, interpret and use topographic maps and design drawings
• Demonstrate understanding of basic survey or CAD computer applications
• Download and process raw data from field instruments
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• Experience with AutoCAD

As a Construction Project Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the construction process, from planning and budgeting to ensuring the successful completion of projects. You will work closely with clients, architects, subcontractors, and our team of skilled construction professionals to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and overseeing all phases of commercial construction projects.
• Creating and managing project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Collaborating with clients, architects, and subcontractors to ensure project specifications and goals are met.
• Procuring necessary permits and licenses, and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.
• Supervising onsite construction activities, resolving any issues that may arise, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Monitoring project progress and quality control, ensuring that all work is performed to meet or exceed industry standards.
• Managing project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and project reports.
• Coordinate inspections and conduct walkthroughs to ensure the successful completion and handover of projects to clients.
• Maintaining effective communication and building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in commercial construction project management, with a proven track record of successfully leading projects from start to finish.
• A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction processes, codes, and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software, Procore, Revu BlueBeam, and MS Office Suite.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and materials as well as project management principles.
• Thorough understanding of architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, and team members.
• A high level of attention to detail and organization.
• Availability to travel to project sites as needed.

Note: Only candidates with experience in commercial construction project management will be considered for this position.

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• Adhere to Terex safety policies and procedures
  
• Have ability to operate various types of welding machines on various materials: Short arc, stick, FCAW on X1050, T-1, etc
  
• Operate stationary and/or portable grinders and pneumatic chipping hammers to remove excess metal, oxidation and foreign matter from weldments and structures
  
• Operate material handling equipment to move parts and materials, as needed
  
• Read and interpret blueprints. Capable of working from drawings, sketches, templates, temporary stop gauging devices and patterns, as well as set up jigs and fixtures. Access computer terminals
  
• Comply with TEREX Utilities quality standards through error prevention and by meeting such requirements with zero defects
  
• Follow and promote The Terex Way Values
  
• Compliance with all applicable occupational health and safety required
  
• Perform other functions as needed
  

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• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience
  
• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience
  
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and 40-100 lbs. with assistance of others or lifting equipment provided
  

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• Possess good mechanical aptitude
  
• Capable of using most hand tools
  
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
  
• Recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize risks
  
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, order acknowledgement, engineering drawings and written instruction
  
• Function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude
  
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate welding equipment, forklifts and overhead cranes
  
• Atmospheric exposure to dust, and vapors
  
• Certain personal protective equipment is required
  

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• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
  
• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
  
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
  
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
  
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Outside Sales Representative | Unlimited Commission

Build a business — not just another sales job.

Schaeffer Manufacturing | Remote | 1099

Schaeffer Manufacturing is looking for self-driven professionals who want to build a long-term, repeat-order business through relationship-based selling.

With 185+ years of American-made manufacturing excellence, Schaeffer Oil delivers premium lubricants and fuel additives that reduce downtime, improve performance, and lower operating costs across industrial and fleet markets.

What you’ll sell:

• Industrial lubricants & hydraulic oils

• Heavy-duty engine oils & greases

• Fuel additives & specialty products

(Consumables that drive repeat business)

Who you’ll work with:

Manufacturing • Fleet • Construction • Agriculture • Mining • Food Production

Why this role works:

• 1099 independent contractor

• Unlimited commission + bonuses

• Income tied to account growth

• Six-figure potential for disciplined builders

• No micromanagement or hourly quotas

We provide:

Proven products • Brand credibility • Technical & sales training • Marketing tools • Support teams

You build:

Your book of business • Recurring revenue • Long-term income • Your own schedule

This is a business ownership opportunity for professionals who value independence, scalability, and relationship-based selling.

Interested?

Apply to learn more about the opportunity in your local market.

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision of the Engineering Director/Manager, the job of the Hydraulic Design Engineer is responsible for design efforts from inception through production in new product development or existing product design.

The Hydraulic Design Engineer will work in collaboration with other engineers, cross-functional teams not limited to sales, manufacturing, purchasing, and service. They will develop conceptual and final design solutions manage and coordinate project activities, support existing product offerings, and perform testing or analysis of new and existing products to further Astec’s product line development goals.

This Hydraulic Design Engineer’s scope of work will focus on Hydraulically Controlled equipment such as track screening and crushing, mobile mining, portables, asphalt milling and paving, track and mobile and forestry, and stationary equipment.

The preferred work location is Yankton SD.

Deliverables and Responsibilities:

· Perform hydraulic design engineering as it relates to Astec product development and improvement projects.

· Effectively use 3-D CAD to model designs and use other engineering tools like Automation Studio to optimize solutions

· Create, check and maintain thorough engineering specifications and drawings

· Manage engineering changes per establish company procedures

· Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing and/or design issues and implement cost reduction ideas with regards to the product

· Use root cause analysis and other problem-solving skills to determine opportunities to improve products and implement corrective actions.

· Responsible for achieving due dates and pre-defined requirements defined by management

· Be a technical resource as needed to support other departmental needs such as operations, quality, purchasing, service, et cetera

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

· Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agriculture, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field

• · Minimum 5 years’ experience in equipment design and manufacturing (mechanical, structural, hydraulic and electrical/control system design)
• · Ability to work positively and productively both individually and with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors.
• · Good organization and time-management skills with ability to adjust to sudden changes in project/priority and manage multiple tasks
• · Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on a customary and regular basis

· Effectively work with sketches, marked-up prints and verbal instructions to drive concept to solution

· Ability to independently create & validate hydraulic circuits using simulation software such as Automation Studio.

· Demonstrate technical and written skills to document ideas, designs and concepts

· Ability to create and maintain complex hydraulic schematics.

· Ability to interpret customer drawings, specification drawings, and other applicable specifications to determine requirement and/or feasibility of component

· Develop design concepts to meet required cost objectives including involvement with supply chain operations to provide technical information for the selection of components.

· Ability to develop and/or guide necessary computations such as load development, stress analysis, performance measurement, hydraulic circuit analysis, costing, etc. and interpret the results as necessary

· Ability to lead DFMEA’s.

· Researches industry standards to stay abreast of latest applicable requirements. Performs GAP analysis on standards.

• · Proficient with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite, 3-D CAD software applications (SolidWorks preferred) and ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• · Document assigned tasks as required

Travel Requirements: May be asked to travel to develop business relationships with customers, dealers, and suppliers as well as visit other sites to participate in special projects. Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• · Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• · Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• · Respect for all individuals
• · Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• · Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Hydraulic Design Engineer will work in multiple environments including those listed below.

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

Job Title:       Design Engineer II

Department:    Product Development

Reporting to:    Engineering Division Manager

SUMMARY: 

Design Engineer II is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of new manufactured products and proprietary equipment as well as improvement to existing products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Originates and/or develops product designs relating to defined customer needs as well as proprietary products in new to market applications; collaborates with Sales and Management to develop new business opportunities. 
• Utilizes conventional engineering principles to provide comprehensive engineering studies of components, weldments and assemblies suited to meet detailed product performance specifications. 
• Identifies, evaluates, and recommends materials and production processes to optimize product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Plans and directs product testing requirements, if not previously specified by the customer.
• Perform design for manufacturability reviews, Bill of Material management, and cost evaluations.
• Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, and Management Teams.
• Maintain detailed management of engineering documents, designs, evaluations, and related materials.
• Coordinate with Production and Operations teams to ensure the timely completion of development projects.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Proficient creating parts, assemblies, and drawings with design software i.e. SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD
• 4 or more years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with ERP management software is required.
• Experience working in welding, sheet metal fabrication, hydraulics or plastics molding is preferred.

OTHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Project Management - Prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently; sets goals and objectives while developing realistic action plans to achieve targets; able to work independently as well as in a team environment. 
• Displays original thinking and creativity, strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Analytical and Diagnostic Skills - Methodical in solving problems backed by accurate data and analysis of findings.
• Communication - Speaks clearly and concisely; listens and requests clarification when needed; takes direction well.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Willingness to participate in hands-on work in a Manufacturing Environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires the ability to react, move about, install, remove, replace, and lift objects up to 50 lbs. Must be able to exchange information verbally, detect and observe situations, and work with others. Position may require the use of automobiles, ATV’s, test equipment, mechanical and electrical devices, tools, and computers. At times you will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment when entering production areas and working near moving equipment and machinery. May be exposed to noise, dust, and cold/hot temperatures when working in production or prototype areas. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed in an office environment with some time spent in production environments. The essential duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical demands, and work environment are representative of those that must be met and performed satisfactorily or will be encountered with this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION: Quality Control Manager

Duration: Permanent

Location: Rapid City, SD

Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm fully on-site

Pay: $100k-$135k

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture
• 5+ years of project experience serving as a Quality Control Manager working on federal or military construction
• Experience supporting USACE, NAVFAC, Federal, Military construction qualifies
• Experience supporting a project upwards of $30 million in budget

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is looking for a Quality Control (QC) Manager is an individual who provides the knowledge, skills and experience to define, inspect and document the daily work associated with both design and construction. This helps ensure that the work is being designed and constructed in accordance with the established minimum requirements for the project. The QC’s role is to support the Project Manager, Superintendent and others that are focused on the broader aspects of the project by providing a focused effort on quality of the physical work. The QC reports directly to the Superintendent for the sake of assuring that a conflict of interest does not occur among the productivity, schedule, safety and the quality objectives of the project.

• Work closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Engineer, and other project personnel to be a resource that readily understands the quality requirements for each definable feature of work.
• In coordination with the Project Engineer, review submittals for conformance with project drawings, specifications and change directives.
• Provide written QC reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project’s established standard and constructively confronts non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner.
• Verify and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittals, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project.
• Document all code and independent inspections that are required.
• Conduct daily inspections and periodically document the inspection process via follow up reports for specific definable feature of work to verify that work is proceeding with the contract documents and the approved submittals.
• Document and distribute pre-punch lists, punch lists, and the completion of these lists.
• Document final inspections, certificates of occupancy and acceptance of the works and various phases thereof.
• In coordination with the Project Engineer, maintain the project “as-built" drawings.