Transportation Engineer III 3034044
About The Position
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is hiring a Transportation Engineer III for its Professional Design Division, Utility and Railroad Design, in Bismarck, North Dakota. The role supports utility coordination, railroad coordination, ADA/PROWAG compliance, and administration of the related programs. The position involves coordinating with designers, consultants, utility companies, and railroad companies; reviewing plans and project requirements; preparing agreements and permits; and maintaining program guidance, policies, and databases. The position also supports training and advising staff and consultants, broadband coordination, utility service agreements, and ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and industry requirements. The role requires travel to projects and training. The stated starting salary is $7,388 per month.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Four years of experience interpreting construction plans and specifications or other engineering-related documents.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
- Class D driver's license; the position requires travel to various projects and required trainings.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of contract experience.
- Working knowledge of CADD or GIS applications.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate preparation of utility conflict and resolution plans, identify and minimize utility impacts, advise consultants on relocation and accommodation policies, review consultant work, and assist with utility-company coordination.
- Obtain FHWA authorization for utility items; prepare and execute utility agreements or letters; prepare cost estimates and payments for eligible relocated utilities; and recommend additional contract requirements to designers.
- Maintain current knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration guidelines and regulations for airport clearances.
- Review proposed impacts and work activities within railroad rights of way, determine coordination needs, and work with designers, consultants, and railroad companies to establish project requirements.
- Attend railroad coordination meetings and assist with agendas and meeting summaries.
- Apply for and coordinate permits, agreements, licenses, and rights of entry with railroad companies.
- Prepare or review railroad special provisions; review plans involving railroad property; and assist in developing plan requirements, pay items, and notes for internal projects.
- Update the ADA Transition Plan, help maintain standard drawings, maintain ADA/PROWAG guidance, assist the Legal Division with related questions, and submit required information to Civil Rights.
- Help maintain and update utility, rail, and ADA program policies, manuals, guidance documents, specifications, and standard drawings.
- Stay current with national, state, and industry codes, regulations, laws, and construction practices relevant to the program areas.
- Train and advise staff and consultants, and assist the broadband coordinator with contracting, administration, company coordination, and policy and guidance updates as needed.
- Review utility service needs for NDDOT projects and prepare service-contract agreements.
- Help maintain databases for utility and rail contracts, licenses, and permits, and for ADA/PROWAG curb-ramp MEF and design as-builts.
- Use computer software such as CADD software, GIS applications, ArcMAP, Microsoft Office, mainframe systems, and the FAA Airspace program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The State of North Dakota describes its total rewards package as supporting team members, their health, and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
