Intern Engineer Bridge 3033604

Dept Of Transportation•Bismarck, ND

10d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Bridge Division Intern supports three core functional areas of the division: Bridge Design, Preliminary Engineering & Hydraulics, and Bridge Management. This internship provides hands-on experience with engineering design tasks, hydraulic analysis, project scoping, and statewide bridge asset management. Interns gain exposure to real-world DOT workflows, technical standards, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in engineering technology, civil/construction engineering or similar undergraduate degree program.
Requires ability to lift and carry a total weight of up to 50 pounds.
Possession of a valid Class D Driver’s License for travel within the state of North Dakota.
Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and successful completion of a job function screening.
Must attach a copy of your unofficial transcript to be eligible for this internship.

Responsibilities

Assist Bridge Design staff with plan preparation, drafting, and review of structural details.
Support Preliminary Engineering & Hydraulics by helping gather site data, reviewing drainage information, and preparing basic hydraulic inputs.
Contribute to Bridge Management activities, including data entry, structure file updates, and condition-rating review.
Help evaluate project corridors and structure needs during early scoping stages.
Participate in field visits to bridges, box culverts, and pipe culverts to observe inspection, design, or hydraulic considerations.
Use laptop and engineering software to support documentation and analysis.
Assist with organizing design standards, manuals, and reference materials.
Attend team meetings and learn how design, hydraulics, and management coordinate across the project lifecycle.