Programming Division, Bismarck, ND

If you takeP.R.I.D.E in displaying values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence, you have come to the right place.We are looking for a candidate who takes P.R.I.D.E in what the NDDOT stands for.

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, weofferrewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, an infant-at-work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NDDOT Starting Salary: Transportation Engineer II: $5,824 / month

Transportation Engineer I*: $5,245 / month

*Applicants who anticipate receiving their degree by May of 2025 are eligible to apply; the start date is flexible.

This position is eligible for remote work, with in-person duties, and meetings required.

Summary of Work

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our TEAM. As a Transportation Engineer I/II in the Programming Division, you will have the opportunity to layout department projects, learning about a variety of engineering disciplines and developing skills that will set you up for a great career in engineering. Your primary responsibilities in this position will be:

• Conduct Scoping Studies
  • Visit potential project sites throughout the state to:
    • Verify roadway characteristics.
    • Identify issues and needs.
    • Discuss potential improvements with District engineers.
• Develop Scoping Reports
  • Investigate and develop potential improvement options
  • Coordinate with other engineering divisions to review applicable issues and determine recommendations
  • Organize all available roadway data, issues, and recommendations into an accurate report.
  • Develop cost estimates and visuals created with MicroStation and ArcGIS.
  • Create presentations of potential improvement options for NDDOT leadership to aid in decision making
• Assist with Special Programs & Funding Management
  • Solicit, scope & track projects for special funding programs
  • Oversee landscape architecture consultants assisting with scoping Rural Community Enhancement Program projects
• Assist in the Development, Evaluation, and Future Direction of the NDDOT Scoping Process
  • Keep up with changing technology, construction practices, laws, strategic plans, and management objectives.
  • Use knowledge of those elements to make recommendations to improve existing practices.
• Assist Traffic Operations
  • Gain additional experience aiding the Traffic Operations section.

Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Engineer II:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, transportation, or construction engineering
• Two years of professional-level engineering work experience
• Eligibility to write the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Requires a class D driver's license for travel to meetings and project locations.

Transportation Engineer I:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, transportation, or construction engineering
• Eligibility to write the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Requires a class D driver's license for travel to meetings and project locations.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at malgreen@nd.gov or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/ .

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.