Intern Engineer Bridge

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

Must attach a copy of your unofficial transcript to be eligible for this internship.

This is a temporary position with no paid benefits.

All internships are paid full-time summer of 2027 positions.

Summary Of Work

The Bridge Division Intern supports three core functional areas of the division: Bridge Design, Preliminary Engineering & Hydraulics, and Bridge Management. This internship provides hands-on experience with engineering design tasks, hydraulic analysis, project scoping, and statewide bridge asset management. Interns gain exposure to real-world DOT workflows, technical standards, and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Assist Bridge Design staff with plan preparation, drafting, and review of structural details.
• Support Preliminary Engineering & Hydraulics by helping gather site data, reviewing drainage information, and preparing basic 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in 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.

Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and successful completion of a job function screening.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

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