Transportation Engineer

Job Information

Job

Location:

Williston, ND
Salary Range: $5,403 to $7,243 monthly
Full Time, Regular, Professional FLSA Status

North Dakota Department of Transportation
Williston District, Construction Section, Williston, 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!

NDDOT Hiring Salary Transportation Engineer III: $7,243 / month
NDDOT Hiring Salary Transportation Engineer II: $5,999 / month
NDDOT Hiring Salary Transportation Engineer I: $5,403 / month

Applicants who graduate in May 2026 will be considered.

As a Transportation Engineer in our Williston District, you will manage small and medium construction projects and be the main inspector on large projects. The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. Previous experience in preparing environmental documents and construction plans is a plus.

• Manage construction projects, monitor contractor operations, and assure projects are built according to plans and specifications.
• Design projects and prepare plan documents for district-designed projects.
• Perform large project inspections, bridge inspections, preliminary surveys, bridge deck evaluations, construction survey, and materials testing.
• Fill in for project engineer in their absence and handle miscellaneous job duties.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other applicable engineering degree.
• Four years of professional-level engineering work experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Requires a Class D driver’s license for travel to meetings and project locations.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other applicable engineering degree.
• Two years of professional-level engineering work experience.
• Eligibility to write the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Requires a Class D driver’s license for travel to meetings and project locations.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other applicable engineering degree.
• Eligibility to write the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Requires a Class D driver’s license for travel to meetings and project locations.

Applicants who graduate in May 2026 will be considered.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.

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Submit an application .gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

* Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate…