Transportation Engineer

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation, Devils Lake District, invites qualified engineers to join the team responsible for managing construction projects, inspections, and transportation infrastructure development across the state. A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; candidates should have or be prepared to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

This position offers a path from Transportation Engineer I to III with competitive starting salaries listed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Must pass or be able to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Class D driver's license is required for travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects and lead inspectors on large projects.
• Design projects and prepare plan documents for district projects.
• Fill in for the project engineer in their absence.
• Perform preliminary surveys and bridge deck evaluations.
• Conduct construction surveys and materials testing.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering exam

Driver's license

Job description

Summary Of Work

Devils Lake District, Devils Lake Construction, Devils Lake, ND

Shape the Future

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.

• December 2026 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

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our people and processes. As a Transportation Engineer in our Devils Lake District, you will manage small and medium construction projects and be the lead inspector on large projects. The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

You will manage construction projects, monitor contractor operations and assure project is built according to the plans and specs. You will also be responsible for designing projects and preparing plan documents for district designed projects.

Other duties include filling in for project engineer in their absence, preliminary surveys, bridge deck evaluations, construction survey and materials testing, as well as other miscellaneous job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered as a Transportation Engineer III, you must have a bachelor's degree in engineering 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.

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

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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.

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.