Transportation Engineer

Overview

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

The North Dakota Department of Transportation, Roadway Design Division, Bismarck, ND, is looking for a Transportation Engineer to develop reports, plans, and specifications for construction projects on state and federal highway systems. The engineer will produce environmental documents, obtain federal approvals, and provide technical support to consultants and contractors. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience with Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) programs.

• Prepare preliminary engineering studies and environmental reports for impact analysis, cost estimating, engineering analysis, and decision-making.
• Develop complex project plans to communicate engineering analysis to contractors and project stakeholders.
• Schedule and coordinate project development, ensuring sequencing and coordination to keep projects on schedule.
• Provide technical assistance to consultants and designers; act as the primary contact for information, decisions, and data related to projects.

• Transportation Engineer III
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • Four years of professional-level engineering work experience.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as required by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
  • Class D driver’s license for travel to meetings and project locations.
• Transportation Engineer II
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • Two years of professional-level engineering work experience.
  • Eligibility to write the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
  • Class D driver’s license for travel to meetings and project locations.
• Transportation Engineer I
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • Eligibility to write the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
  • Class D driver’s license for travel to meetings and project locations.
  • A related degree may substitute for the civil engineering degree at all levels.

Applicants who will receive their degree by May 2026 will be considered. Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of the interview process and reference check. Submit an application .gov/careers by the closing date (11:59 P.M. CST). Include a resume and cover letter that clearly explain how your experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

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. § 23-12-10.