Civil Engineering Intern: Fieldwork & Materials Testing

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation is offering a paid internship in Fargo, ND for Summer 2027. The role focuses on construction inspection, survey and field office work, with hands-on experience in materials testing and plan interpretation.

You will learn to compute quantities, document project records, and prepare pay quantity reports, while gaining exposure to progressive estimates. Proficiency with MicroStation will be developed as you work with project engineers.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering technology, civil/construction engineering or similar undergraduate degree program.
• Requires ability to lift and carry a total weight of up to 50 pounds.
• Possession of a valid Class D Driver’s License for travel within the state of North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection, survey and field office work.
• Conduct field sampling and testing of construction materials and interpret plans for the projects you are working on.
• Learn skills of computing quantities, documentation of project records, and preparing project pay quantity reports.
• Become familiar with progressive estimates and develop knowledge with MicroStation.

Skills

Lift 50 pounds

Driver's license

Education

Engineering technology or civil/construction engineering undergrad

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

North Dakota Department of Transportation is offering a paid internship in Fargo, ND for Summer 2027. The role focuses on construction inspection, survey and field office work, with hands-on experience in materials testing and plan interpretation.

You will learn to compute quantities, document project records, and prepare pay quantity reports, while gaining exposure to progressive estimates. Proficiency with MicroStation will be developed as you work with project engineers.