Transportation Engineer III

North Dakota Department of Transportation; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer III to support Utility, Railroad, and ADA/PROWAG coordination in the Design Division, Bismarck, ND. The role focuses on leading utility conflict resolution, reviewing consultant work, and ensuring compliance with FAA, ADA, and PROWAG guidelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating with designers, preparing cost estimates, managing program administration, and maintaining related databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and four years of experience interpreting construction plans and specifications or other engineering related documents.
• Fundamentals of Engineering exam completed as required by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Two years of contract experience and working knowledge in CADD or GIS applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in coordinating with designers to prepare utility conflict/resolution plans and identify and minimize utility impacts.
• Review consultants' work and assist with coordination with utility companies; obtain FHWA Authorization for utility items and prepare/execute agreements with utilities.
• Review proposed impacts to railroad right of way and coordinate with railway companies; assist with meetings, permits, licenses, and rights to enter.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CADD

GIS

Job description

Design Division, Utility and Railroad Design, Bismarck, ND

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NDDOT Starting Salary

Transportation Engineer III: $7,388 / month

Utility Coordination

• Take the lead in coordinating with designers to prepare utility conflict/resolution plans and identify and minimize utility impacts.
• Advise consultants on utility relocation and accommodation policies and procedures. Review consultants' work and assist with coordination with utility companies.
• Obtain FHWA Authorization for utility items. Prepare and execute agreements/letters to utilities.
• Prepare cost estimates and make payments to eligible relocated utilities.
• Make recommendations to designers for additional contract requirements in project plans.
• Provide guidelines and remain current with Federal Aviation (FAA) guidelines/regulations on airport clearances.
• Use computer software such as CADD Software, GIS Applications, ArcMAP, Microsoft Office, Mainframe, FAA Airspace program, etc.

Railroad Coordination

• Review proposed impacts to and work activities within railroad right of way, and determine the level of coordination with the affected railway company.
• Work with designer, consultant, and each railroad company to determine the requirements the company has based on the project impacts.
• Attend regular coordination meetings with the railroad companies. Assist with meeting summaries and agendas.
• Apply for and coordinate work needed to secure permits, agreements, licenses, or rights to enter with the railroad companies.
• Prepare special provisions for railroad requirements or review special provisions on consultant projects.
• Review and comment on plans that involve railroad property Assist in developing plan requirements, such as pay items and plan notes for internal projects to meet requirements specified by railway companies.

Assisting with ADA/PROWAG Compliance Activities

• Update the ADA Transition Plan.
• Assist with maintaining Standard Drawings.
• Maintain guidance related to ADA/PROWAG application.
• Assist the Legal Division regarding ADA/PROWAG questions.
• Submit required information to Civil Rights.

Support and Management of Utility, Rail, and ADA Program Administration

• Assist in maintaining and updating the three programs' policies, manuals, guidance documents, specifications, standard drawings.
• Remain current with national, state and industry codes, regulations, laws and construction practices as they pertain to the three program areas.
• Help train and advise staff and consultants.
• Assist the broadband coordinator on any influx of items for contracting, administration, coordination with companies, and updating policies and guidance.
• Review utility service needs for NDDOT projects and prepare agreements for service contracts.
• Assist to maintain databases for utilities and rail contracts, licenses, permits, etc.
• Assist to maintain database for ADA/PROWAG curb ramp MEF and design as-builts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered as a Transportation Engineer III, you must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and four years of experience interpreting construction plans and specifications or other engineering related documents. 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.

Two years of contract experience and working knowledge in CADD or GIS applications is preferred.

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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