Intern Engineer Fargo 3033614

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

Job ID 3033614
Location Fargo, ND
Salary Range From 20.00 To 20.00 Hourly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
FLSA Status Nonexempt

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
Our team performs a wide range of duties, including highway construction, engineering, and administration, as well as roadway, bridge, and roadside maintenance. We also conduct traffic engineering, highway sign maintenance, materials testing, equipment and vehicle upkeep. The operation of rest areas and visitor centers within our district are also part of our district’s responsibilities.

This internship will provide a quality experience with construction inspection, survey and field office work. You will also conduct field sampling and testing of construction materials and interpret plans for the projects you are working on. Additionally, you will learn the skills of computing quantities, documentation of project records, preparing project pay quantity reports, and become familiar with progressive estimates. We utilize MicroStation and you will develop your knowledge and skill base with it too. You will work closely with project engineers and we will provide you an experience that will prepare you for a career as a civil/construction engineer.

Minimum 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.

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

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