Transportation Engineer Team Lead

State of North Dakota • Minot, ND

73d • $8,691

About The Position

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

• Registration as a professional engineer in North Dakota within 6 months of start date.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Construction Engineering.
• Minimum of four years of professional-level engineering work experience, including two years of supervisory or lead work experience.
• Requires a class D driver's license for travel to meetings and project locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as construction staff Team Leader and supervise multiple construction projects assigned to team, including NDDOT and consultant engineered projects.
• Provide professional engineering expertise (responsible charge) to assure project compliance with department procedures and Board of Registration rules.
• Interpret plans, specifications, special provisions, and policies.
• Analyze and recommend solutions to construction staff and review change orders.
• Provide project oversight on City and County projects with Federal funds.
• Mentor and assist consultant, city, county and NDDOT construction staff on project management.
• Keep current with the state of the art relative to construction practices, procedures, equipment, and materials.
• Supervise and provide professional engineering expertise for district project development of scoping reports, project concept reports, and design of highway plans.
• Coordinate district design activities with the Central Office divisions.
• Participate with Central Office divisions on all phases of development for projects, including NDDOT, City, County, and Consultant designs.
• Schedule preliminary surveys. Assign personnel and equipment to provide timely completion.
• Review existing conditions and survey data and gather information needed to develop CatEx and ECL's.
• Prepare plans from concept report scope of work, approval and decisions, and incorporate design recommendations, project related data and environmental regulations.
• Supervise construction staff and prepare and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Monitor progress of subordinates, recommend training, recommend and carry out disciplinary actions.
• Participate in interview/hiring process.
• Conduct necessary public relations activities such as, preparation of news releases, attendance at public meetings and hearings, present programs on department activities to various groups and organizations.
• Resolve problems and complaints from other agencies, and the public.
• Provide engineering review, preparation and approval of various permits and agreements (drive, utility, drainage, right to enter, etc.).
• Recommend and implement construction staff summer and winter assignments.
• Prepare plans and proposals for emergency contracts.
• Administer special programs for disaster assistance, emergency contracts, and other special projects, such as small scale safety projects, etc., as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of department procedures and policies related to office activities involving administration of construction procedures.
• Utilize computer in preparation of progress reports, estimates, haul sheets, change orders and other project documents.
• Track proper shop drawings and certifications of materials required.
• Notify contractors of deficiencies in necessary documentation.
• Negotiate change orders items with contractors.

Benefits

• NDDOT Hiring Salary: $8,691 / month
• Strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree