Transportation Engineer jobs in North Dakota

Job ID  3022655

Location  Devils Lake, ND

Salary Range  From 5245.00 To 5245.00 Monthly

Full/Part Time  Full-Time

Regular/Temporary  Regular

Closing Date  10/16/2023

Devils Lake District, Devils Lake, ND

If you take P.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, we offer rewarding 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 I: $5,245 / month 
                                        Transportation Engineer II: $5,824 / month

Available Immediately: Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials.  The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.

*Applicants who anticipate receiving their degree by May of 2024 are eligible to apply; the start date is flexible.

Summary of Work

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our people and processes.  As a Transportation Engineer I in our Devils Lake District, you will lead and supervise construction projects to meet scheduled deadlines.  You will motivate and inspire your team by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages team member bonding, and demonstrates flexibility. The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Primary duties associated with this position are as follows: 

• Project Supervision
  • Supervisor in charge on construction projects.
• Construction Inspection and Recordkeeping:
• Inspection and documentation of contractor’s operations
• Prepare project progress reports
• Record keeping on CARS (Construction Automated Records System)
• Conduct and oversee construction survey activities
• Assign survey crews and monitor progress
• Operate state-of-the-art electronic survey equipment
• Perform and oversee materials testing on projects
• Analyze field testing data and make recommendations
• Complete final project records, bridge inspections and sign inventories
• Attend task-specific training opportunities to improve overall knowledge of engineering practices and principles
• Work with other engineers to prepare plans for the next construction season
• Act as lead to complete special projects or tasks for the district
• Construction Survey
• Materials Sampling and Testing
• Non-Construction Season Activities

Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Engineer II:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Two years of professional-level engineering work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in construction management and successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam may substitute for the educational requirement.
• Requires a class D driver’s license for travel to meetings and project locations.

Transportation Engineer I:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Minimum qualifications must be met by June 15, 2024.
• 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 the required drug test, medical screening, reference check and driving records check.

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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.