Intern Engineer Local Govt 3033609

Job ID 3033609
Location Bismarck, ND
Salary Range From 20.00 To 20.00 Hourly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
FLSA Status Nonexempt

Must attach a copy of your unofficial transcript to be eligible for this internship.
This is a temporary position with no paid benefits.
All internships are paid full-time summer of 2027 positions.

Summary of Work
Our team plays a key role in supporting communities across North Dakota by administering, coordinating, and allocating funds for county, urban, Transportation Enhancement, and transit federal aid programs and projects. We serve as a vital link between the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, local county and city officials, MPOs, transit providers, and our internal divisions and districts—working closely with partners to guide projects from start to finish. From helping local entities prepare their projects for bid openings to overseeing the statewide public transportation program, we’re here to ensure every project runs smoothly and benefits North Dakota communities.

Our intern will be exposed to what we do and assist with projects for federal aid highways, roads and bridges, transportation alternatives, state funding programs, metropolitan and local transportation planning and public transportation. In addition, review of documents, plans and studies, contracting, payments and compliance. Coordinate with public agencies, consultants, MPOs and transit providers.

Minimum Qualifications
Must be enrolled in a college/university undergraduate degree program in the following or similar degrees: civil engineering, construction engineering, transportation engineering.
Possession of a valid Class D driver license for travel within the state of North Dakota.
Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process.

About Team ND
'Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.' - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures
Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter and unofficial copy of your current transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [email protected] or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at [email protected] or (701) 328-2651.

Learn more about NDDOT. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 (800) 366-6888.

NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.