State Of North Dakota Bismarck , ND 58502
Posted 1 week ago
Programming Division, Bismarck, 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 II: $5,999 / month
Transportation Engineer I*: $5,403 / month
This position is eligible for remote work schedule, 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, learn about a variety of engineering disciplines, and develop 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.
Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including engineers, project managers, and NDDOT leadership.
Deliver clear and concise presentations to effectively convey project findings and recommendations.
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
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 technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Sheldon, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at sheldonmallory@nd.gov or 701.328.2649, or Mary Grund, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, at mgrund@nd.gov or 701.328.4366. 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.
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