Intern Engineer Grand Forks 3033616

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is offering a paid summer internship in Grand Forks, ND. The internship focuses on learning concrete and asphalt materials, lab testing, inspections, survey work, traffic control, and paving tasks within the Grand Forks district.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate civil or construction engineering program, capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, and possessing a valid North Dakota Class D driver license.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in civil/construction or similar engineering undergraduate degree program.

Responsibilities

• Learn and assist with concrete and asphalt materials, lab testing, construction inspections, survey, traffic control and signing, pavement repair projects.
• Understand construction plans, specifications and drawings, and participate in district project construction, repair and testing.

Education

Undergraduate civil/construction engineering program

Job description

Job ID 3033616
Location Grand Forks, ND
Salary Range From 20.00 To 20.00 Hourly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
FLSA Status Nonexempt
This is a temporary position with no paid benefits.
All internships are paid full-time summer of 2027 positions.

Summary of Work

With roughly 70 full-time employees, we are responsible for 1,799 lane miles of roadway, ensuring everything from highway construction and bridge maintenance to traffic engineering and sign upkeep is handled with care. We also manage roadside maintenance, rest area and visitor center upkeep, materials testing, and equipment and vehicle maintenance to ensure our roads remain safe and functional. Our team works hard every day to keep North Dakota's transportation network in top shape.

During this internship, the intern will learn and process concrete and asphalt materials and perform lab testing, construction inspections, survey, traffic control and signing, concrete pavement repair, thin asphalt overlays, chip seals and other major/minor tasks and responsibilities of the Grand Forks district.

The intern will also learn how to understand and utilize construction plans, specifications, drawings and other common NDDOT documents while actively participating in the construction, repair and testing of district projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in civil/construction or similar engineering 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.

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