Job Description
Job ID 3031303
Location Bismarck, ND
Salary Range From 18.72 To 18.72 Hourly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
North Dakota Department of Transportation
Bismarck, ND Bridge Division
NDDOT Hiring Salary: $18.72/hour
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This is a temporary position with no paid benefits.
All internships are paid full-time summer of 2026 positions.
Summary of Work
This position will provide well rounded experience in the different areas of Bridge Division. These areas include preliminary engineering, hydraulic design (roadway and structural), bridge design, and structure management. You will gain experience completing scoping and environmental documents for upcoming bridge projects. You will also assist in determining the appropriate size of a bridge based on hydraulic requirements. This position will also offer real world experience in bridge design and load rating design. You will be exposed to the NDDOT Bridge Inspection program and assist with QC/QA of inspections.
Minimum Qualifications
• Must be enrolled in an engineering technology or civil/construction engineering 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.
About Team ND
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Application Procedures
Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, 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 recruiter@nd.gov 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 dot.recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651.
Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.
NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.
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.