Transportation Engineer I 3033727

Dept Of Transportation • Bismarck, ND

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Engineer I in its Programming Division in Bismarck, North Dakota. The role offers early-career experience in project evaluation, cost estimating, technical reporting, and presentations. The engineer will work with District engineers and engineering specialists to investigate roadway needs and develop potential improvements across North Dakota. Site visits are required, but the role does not involve summer-long construction assignments away from home.

The position allows employees to work from home up to two days per week, with remaining workdays in the office. Schedule options include five 8-hour days, four 9-hour days with a 4-hour Friday, or four 10-hour days. December 2026 and May 2027 graduates will be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related degree.
• Eligibility to write the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Class D driver’s license for travel to project sites and required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scoping studies and visit potential project sites throughout the state to verify roadway characteristics, identify issues and needs, and discuss potential improvements with District engineers.
• Investigate and develop potential improvement options and coordinate with other engineering divisions to review applicable issues and determine recommendations.
• Organize roadway data, issues, and recommendations into accurate scoping reports.
• Develop cost estimates and visuals using MicroStation and ArcGIS.
• Create presentations of potential improvement options for NDDOT leadership to support decision-making.
• Solicit, scope, and track projects for special funding programs.
• Oversee landscape architecture consultants assisting with scoping Rural Community Enhancement Program projects.
• Assist with the development, evaluation, and future direction of the NDDOT Scoping Process.
• Stay informed about changing technology, construction practices, laws, strategic plans, and management objectives, and use that knowledge to recommend improvements to existing practices.
• Gain additional experience by assisting the Traffic Operations section.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Annual education budget supporting professional development conferences and continued learning.
• Opportunities to present project options and recommendations directly to NDDOT executive staff.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement benefits.
• Work from home up to two days per week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level