Transportation Engineer

North Dakota Department of Transportation; North Dakota; On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation invites applications for Transportation Engineer I–III positions. The roles involve managing district construction projects, inspecting contractor work, and preparing plan documents, with travel across Williston, Dickinson, Minot, and Bismarck districts and possible overnight stays.

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required, with FE exam requirements varying by level; TE III requires four years of experience, TE II two years, TE I a civil

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with FE exam for TE III per board requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related degree and two years of professional experience for TE II.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related degree for TE I.
• Must have passed or be able to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Class D driver's license required for travel to projects and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Manage small and medium construction projects and act as lead inspector on large projects.
• Design projects and prepare plan documents for district designed projects.
• Fill in for project engineer in their absence; conduct preliminary surveys, bridge deck evaluations, construction surveying and materials testing.
• Travel throughout Western North Dakota; on-site work in summer; may be based in Williston, Dickinson, Minot, or Bismarck.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related degree

Job description

NDDOT Starting Salary

Transportation Engineer III: $7,388 / month

Transportation Engineer II: $6,119 / month

Transportation Engineer I: $5,512 / month

Summary Of Work

Williston Distric, Construction Section, Western ND

This position will travel throughout Western North Dakota and be based out Williston, Dickinson, Minot, or Bismarck District office. Travel and overnight stays for the week may be required of the position. On-site work in the summer months could be in any one of the four districts listed.

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.

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.

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