Transportation Engineer

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation in Bismarck seeks a Transportation Engineer III to design and oversee projects on state and federal highways. Primary duties include preparing preliminary studies, environmental reports, and project plans, with coordination across teams and consultants.

Minimum qualifications require a bachelor's in civil engineering and four years of professional experience, plus passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with FE eligibility.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
• Experience with environmental/roadway design processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary engineering studies and environmental reports.
• Develop project plans and communicate analysis to contractors and teams.
• Coordinate project development and scheduling to meet deadlines.
• Provide technical support to consultants and designers.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering exam

Tools

CADD

Job description

NDDOT Starting Salary

Transportation Engineer III: $7,388 / month

Summary Of Work

Design Division - Bismarck, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

December 2026 and May 2027 graduates will be considered for the Transportation Engineer I level.

NDDOT Starting Salary

Transportation Engineer III: $7,388 / month

Transportation Engineer II: $6,119 / month

Transportation Engineer I: $5,512 / month

Skills

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our people and processes. As a Transportation Engineer in Design Division, you will develop reports, plans, and specifications for construction projects on state and federal highway systems. You will develop environmental documents and obtain federal approval. The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and attention to detail with previous experience in using a Computer Aided Drafting and Design Program (CADD). You will also have knowledge of practices, principles, standards, and guidelines as related to engineering processes; preparing engineering reports and plans for roadway construction and providing technical support for consultants.

Primary duties associated with this position are as follows:

• Prepare multiple preliminary engineering studies and environmental reports needed for impact analysis, cost estimating, engineering analysis, and decision making.


• Prepare multiple project plans, including complex plans, to communicate engineering analysis to contractors and others involved in roadway improvement projects.


• Schedule and coordinate project development. Many activities and tasks rely on other activities or tasks to be complete or partially complete before moving forward - sequencing and coordination becomes paramount when delivering a project on schedule.


• Provide technical assistance to consultants and designers; serve as contact for information, decisions, and data for projects.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered as a Transportation Engineer III, you must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a closely related degree, and four years of professional-level engineering work experience. You will need to have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

To be considered as a Transportation Engineer II, you must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or closely related degree, and two years of professional-level engineering work experience. In addition, you must have passed or have the ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

To be considered as a Transportation Engineer I, you must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or closely related degree.

• December 2026 and May 2027 graduates will be considered for the Transportation Engineer I level.

This position requires a class D driver's license for travel to various projects and required trainings.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.

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.

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. Sect. 23-12-10.