Transportation Engineer

Job  |

Location:

Bismarck, ND | Salary Range: $5,403 to $7,243 per month | Type:
Full Time | FLSA Status:
Professional.

$7,243 per month

$5,999 per month

$5,403 per month

As a Transportation Engineer in the Local Government Division, you will manage locally developed roadway and bridge projects to ensure timely delivery and compliance with state and federal funding guidelines. You will also provide technical support to local agencies and consultants, offering guidance on program requirements and engaging through meetings and presentations. Additionally, the role supports a variety of Local Government programs by executing contracts, preparing documents, and assisting with project delivery to meet divisional objectives.

• Project management of local developed roadway and bridge projects.
• Review project schedules and monitor activities for timely completion to meet bid-ready requirements.
• Provide guidance on development of project activities such as environmental clearance, permitting, and utility coordination.
• Review and provide feedback for project plans, specifications, and estimates needed to meet bidding requirements.
• Work with various NDDOT divisions, districts, FHWA, and other federal/state agencies.
• Attend field reviews, public input meetings, and project meetings to provide technical assistance.
• Provide technical assistance to cities, townships, counties, and other non-state governmental agencies and consultants.
• Support agencies in local state and federal program guidance.
• Attend local agency meetings to communicate, collaborate, and educate.
• Present at local agency meetings and conferences.
• Aid local government teams on other programs as requested by the division director.
• Execute contracts, prepare agreements, and process payments.
• Prepare bidders’ proposals and PACER estimates.
• Review and submit final plans, certifications, SP’s, construction completion dates for bidding.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Four years of professional-level engineering work experience.
• Successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related degree.
• Two years of professional-level engineering work experience.
• Pass or have the ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related degree.
• December 2026 graduates will be considered for this level.

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.

The State of North Dakota offers a competitive rewards package that supports 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.

NDDOT does not provide sponsor ships and is not an E-Verify employer.