Transportation Engineer I

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Department of Transportation in Bismarck seeks a Transportation Engineer I to lay out department projects, learn multiple engineering disciplines, and contribute to safe, efficient transportation solutions across the state.

This role requires a civil engineering bachelor's degree, FE exam eligibility, and a valid driver's license; it offers exposure to scoping studies, reports, and collaboration with multiple divisions using MicroStation and ArcGIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Eligibility to write the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• This position requires a Class D driver's license for travel to various projects and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scoping studies across the state to verify roadway characteristics and identify issues and needs.
• Develop scoping reports and coordinate with other divisions to determine recommendations.
• Assist with special programs and funding management for project scoping and rural community initiatives.
• Assist in the development, evaluation, and future direction of the NDDOT scoping process to improve practices.
• Assist traffic operations to gain experience in that section.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related degree

Eligibility to write the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Class D driver's license

Tools

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Summary of Work

Programming 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.

Transportation Engineer I Salary: $5,512/month

Responsibilities

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our TEAM. As a Transportation Engineer in the Programming Division, you will have the opportunity to layout department projects, learning about a variety of engineering disciplines and developing skills that will set you up for a great career in engineering. Your primary responsibilities in this position will be:

Conduct Scoping Studies

• Visit potential project sites throughout the state to:
• Verify roadway characteristics.
• Identify issues and needs.
• Discuss potential improvements with District engineers.

Develop Scoping Reports

• Investigate and develop potential improvement options
• Coordinate with other engineering divisions to review applicable issues and determine recommendations
• Organize all available roadway data, issues, and recommendations into an accurate report.
• Develop cost estimates and visuals created with MicroStation and ArcGIS.
• Create presentations of potential improvement options for NDDOT leadership to aid in decision making

Assist with Special Programs & Funding Management

• Solicit, scope & track projects for special funding programs
• Oversee landscape architecture consultants assisting with scoping Rural Community Enhancement Program projects

Assist in the Development, Evaluation, and Future Direction of the NDDOT Scoping Process

• Keep up with changing technology, construction practices, laws, strategic plans, and management objectives.
• Use knowledge of those elements to make recommendations to improve existing practices.

Assist Traffic Operations

• Gain additional experience aiding the Traffic Operations section.

Minimum Qualifications

• To be considered as a Transportation Engineer I, you must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or closely related degree.
• Eligibility to write the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• 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.

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

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.

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.