Bridge Engineering Intern: Design, Hydraulics & Asset Management

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation offers a Bridge Division Intern position for the summer of 2027. This paid full-time internship provides exposure to engineering design tasks, hydraulic analysis, project scoping, and statewide bridge asset management.

Responsibilities include assisting with plan prep and review, collecting site data, hydraulic inputs, data entry, and field visits to bridges. You will use engineering software and participate in team meetings to learn

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in engineering technology, civil/construction engineering or a related field.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Valid North Dakota Class D driver's license for state travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Bridge Design staff with plan preparation, drafting, and review of structural details.
• Support Preliminary Engineering & Hydraulics by gathering site data, reviewing drainage information, and preparing hydraulic inputs.
• Contribute to Bridge Management activities, including data entry, structure file updates, and condition-rating review.
• Help evaluate project corridors and structure needs during early scoping stages.
• Participate in field visits to bridges, box culverts, and pipe culverts to observe inspection, design, or hydraulic considerations.
• Use laptop and engineering software to support documentation and analysis.
• Assist with organizing design standards, manuals, and reference materials.
• Attend team meetings and learn how design, hydraulics, and management coordinate across the project lifecycle.

Education

Undergraduate in Engineering Technology or Civil/Construction Engineering

Job description

The North Dakota Department of Transportation offers a Bridge Division Intern position for the summer of 2027. This paid full-time internship provides exposure to engineering design tasks, hydraulic analysis, project scoping, and statewide bridge asset management.

Responsibilities include assisting with plan prep and review, collecting site data, hydraulic inputs, data entry, and field visits to bridges. You will use engineering software and participate in team meetings to learn