Intern Engineer Williston

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation offers a paid full-time summer internship for 2027. Interns will gain hands-on experience with NDDOT plans and specifications while working on construction projects, including materials testing, surveying, and inspection.

Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program in engineering technology or civil/construction engineering, able to lift up to 50 pounds, and hold a valid Class D driver's license for travel within North Dakota.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in engineering technology, civil/construction engineering or similar.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Valid Class D Driver License for travel within North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Assist on construction projects with plans and specifications.
• Gain experience in materials testing, construction surveying, and inspection.
• Test materials (aggregate, hot mix asphalt, concrete, soils) to verify specifications.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering technology or civil/construction engineering

Tools

Class D Driver License

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

This internship will provide quality experience with learning and utilization of 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. You will be testing materials such as aggregate, hot mix asphalt, concrete, and soils to ensure that the materials meet NDDOT specifications.

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 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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