Transportation Engineer Team Lead

Devil's Lake District, Devil's 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: $8,437 / month

Summary of Work

Design Team Leader

• Oversee the development of the plans assigned to the District and determine assignments.

• Organize, conduct and attend plan reviews, PS&E and TS & L.

• Review existing conditions, survey data and gather information needed.

• Comply with design and department standards and policies.

• Project plan preparation.

• Provide input during project development at preliminary field reviews and other meetings.

• District Title VI Specialist.

Oversee Preparation of Project Finals

• Review final records and provide recommendations on acceptance.

• Prepare and organize project records for use in project finals.

Construction Project Supervision

• Supervise large federal aid projects.

• Plan and develop goals and objectives.

• Supervise work of employees and consultants performing inspection duties materials testing and surveying.

• Provide proper training and conduct safety meetings.

• Coordinate schedules to avoid unreasonable delays to the project.

• Keep District informed of the activities of the Consultant and Contractor to ensure all guidelines are being followed.

Contract Administration and Records Management

• Utilize computer and Construction Automated Records System (CARS).

• Track proper shop drawings and/or certification of materials required.

• Negotiate change order items with contractors.

• Conduct necessary EEO and Labor Compliance interviews required for project.

Construction Inspection, Materials Testing, and Surveying

• Oversee survey data collection for projects.

• Resolve problems encountered by survey crew.

• Determine elevations and establish roadway grades.

• Knowledge of GEOPAK and data collection.

• Operations of state-of-the-art electronic survey equipment.

• Review and approve material certifications.

• Resolve problems encountered by testing of materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering,

Four years of professional-level engineering work experience,

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of ND.

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.