Assistant District Engineer

Summary of Work

Williston District, Administration, Williston, ND

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

NDDOT Hiring Range: $9,865 per month

External candidates may qualify for up to $5,000 in approved moving expenses reimbursed after relocation.

• Develop and implement the policies and procedures of district operations.
• Assist in implementation of district staffing plan.
• Assist in preparation of biennium budget, monitor and control expenditures.
• Recommend and prepare contracts/agreements with contractors, governmental entities and the public.
• Manage fleet of construction vehicles.
• Represent district at public input meetings, public hearings, etc.
• Assume responsibility of district administration in district engineer's absence.

• Assist with review and preparation of district comments for concept reports.
• Participate on all phases of project development including recommending changes or additions to design.
• Lead, as needed, in providing engineering solutions to unusual and non-routine construction and maintenance problems.
• Participate in consulting engineer services selection process, monitor consulting engineer performance.
• Negotiate with contractors when needed.

• Assist in monitoring current condition of district highways.
• Assist in determining major priorities, load restrictions, material and equipment needs and annual seal coat and striping programs.
• Assume responsibility of district maintenance activities during emergencies if directed by district engineer.

• Conduct necessary public relations activities.
• Resolve problems and complaints from the public, contractors, or other agencies.
• Coordinate with other Divisions and Districts on construction and maintenance activities.

• Provide input on what work should be scheduled.
• Assist in maintaining priority lists of improvements.

• Manage construction employees and evaluate the work of the district engineering staff.
• Complete district construction staffing plan, assign appropriate staff to each project, select which projects will be run by DOT staff and which will be run by consultant engineers.
• Negotiate, review, and approve consultant scope and fees and approve consultant payments.

• Requires registration as a professional engineer in North Dakota within 6 months.
• Three years of supervisory or administrative transportation engineering work experience.

The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that supports you, your health and your family.

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.