Intern Engineer Dickinson 3033607

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

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation invites engineering technology or civil engineering undergraduates to join a paid internship in Dickinson, ND. You will learn by reading plans and specifications and supporting on construction projects throughout the summer of 2027.

You will gain hands‑on experience in materials testing, construction surveying, and construction inspection while ensuring work aligns with project drawings and specifications, all within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering technology, civil 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 License for travel within the state of North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand NDDOT plans and specifications while working on construction projects.
• Gain experience in materials testing, construction surveying and construction inspection.
• Collaborate with a project team to ensure work aligns with plans and specifications.

Skills

Lifting capability

Driver license

Education

Engineering technology or civil engineering undergrad

Job description

Job ID 3033607

Location Dickinson, ND

Salary Range From 20.00 To 20.00 Hourly

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Temporary

FLSA Status Nonexempt

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

This is a temporary full-time position with no paid benefits.

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

Summary of Work

This internship will provide quality experience with reading and understanding NDDOT plans and specifications while working on construction projects. Applicants will have the opportunity to gain experience in materials testing, construction surveying, and construction inspection while ensuring projects are built according to the plans and specifications.

This experience will provide you with real life experience working on active civil construction projects. You will be part of a great project team and will learn valuable technical skills as well as how to communicate and work effectively as a team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering technology, civil 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 License for travel within the state of North Dakota.

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

About Team ND

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Total Rewards

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

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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.