Assistant District Engineer 3032498

Dept Of Transportation • Williston, ND

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is hiring an Assistant District Engineer for its Williston District Administration office in Williston, North Dakota. The role supports district operations, project development and construction management, maintenance administration, public communications, long-range highway maintenance planning, and management of employees and consultants. The position may assume responsibility for district administration or maintenance activities when directed or when the District Engineer is absent. The hiring range is $11,000 per month. External candidates may qualify for up to $5,000 in approved moving expenses, reimbursed after relocation. Employment is contingent on successfully completing the interview process, drug test, job function screening, reference check, and driving records check.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for district operations.
• Assist with implementation of the district staffing plan.
• Assist in preparing the biennium budget and monitor and control expenditures.
• Recommend and prepare contracts and agreements with contractors, governmental entities, and the public.
• Manage the fleet of construction vehicles.
• Represent the district at public input meetings, public hearings, and similar events.
• Assume responsibility for district administration in the District Engineer’s absence.
• Assist with reviewing and preparing district comments for concept reports.
• Participate in all phases of project development, including recommending design changes or additions.
• Lead as needed in developing engineering solutions to unusual and non-routine construction and maintenance problems.
• Participate in the selection of consulting engineering services and monitor consultant performance.
• Negotiate with contractors when needed.
• Assist in monitoring the 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 for district maintenance activities during emergencies if directed by the District Engineer.
• Conduct public relations activities and resolve problems and complaints from the public, contractors, or other agencies.
• Coordinate construction and maintenance activities with other divisions and districts.
• Assist the District Engineer in developing the long-range highway maintenance program, including providing input on scheduled work and maintaining priority lists of improvements.
• Manage construction employees and evaluate the work of district engineering staff.
• Complete the district construction staffing plan and assign staff to projects.
• Select which projects will be run by DOT staff and which will be run by consultant engineers.
• Negotiate, review, and approve consultant scopes and fees, and approve consultant payments.

Benefits

• External candidates may qualify for up to $5,000 in approved moving expenses, reimbursed after relocation.
• The State of North Dakota describes its total rewards package as supporting team members, their health, and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed