Intern Engineer Local Govt 3033609

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Bismarck (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 in Bismarck, ND invites an undergraduate intern to join our team for the summer of 2027. This temporary, full-time internship pays $20 hourly and provides a hands-on view of federal aid highways and statewide transportation programs.

The intern will assist with project documentation, plans and studies, contracting, payments and compliance, and coordinate with federal, state and local agencies, MPOs and transit providers to move projects from planning

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in civil, construction, or transportation engineering.
• Possession of a valid Class D driver license for travel within North Dakota.
• Satisfactory completion of the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects for federal aid highways, roads and bridges, and transportation programs.
• Review documents, plans and studies, contracting, payments and compliance.
• Coordinate with public agencies, consultants, MPOs and transit providers.

Education

Civil engineering

Construction engineering

Transportation engineering

Job description

Job ID 3033609

Location Bismarck, 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 plays a key role in supporting communities across North Dakota by administering, coordinating, and allocating funds for county, urban, Transportation Enhancement, and transit federal aid programs and projects. We serve as a vital link between the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, local county and city officials, MPOs, transit providers, and our internal divisions and districts—working closely with partners to guide projects from start to finish. From helping local entities prepare their projects for bid openings to overseeing the statewide public transportation program, we’re here to ensure every project runs smoothly and benefits North Dakota communities.

Our intern will be exposed to what we do and assist with projects for federal aid highways, roads and bridges, transportation alternatives, state funding programs, metropolitan and local transportation planning and public transportation. In addition, review of documents, plans and studies, contracting, payments and compliance. Coordinate with public agencies, consultants, MPOs and transit providers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a college/university undergraduate degree program in the following or similar degrees: civil engineering, construction engineering, transportation engineering.
• Possession of a valid Class D driver license for travel within the state of North Dakota.
• Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process.

About Team ND

'Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.' - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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

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.