Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!
Are you ready to make a real impact? 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!
NDDOT Hiring Range: $9,865/ month
External candidates may qualify for up to $5,000 in approved moving expenses reimbursed after relocation.
District Administration:
Develop and implement the policies and procedures of district operations.
Assist in implementation of district staffing plan.
Assist in preparation of biennium budget, monitor and control expenditures.
Recommend and prepare contracts/agreements with contractors, governmental entities and the public.
Manage fleet of construction vehicles.
Represent district at public input meetings, public hearings, etc.
Assume responsibility of district administration in district engineer’s absence.
Project Development and Construction Management:
Assist with review and preparation of district comments for concept reports.
Participate on all phases of project development including recommending changes or additions to design.
Lead, as needed, in providing engineering solutions to unusual and non-routine construction and maintenance problems.
Assist in monitoring current condition of district highways.
Assist in determining major priorities, load restrictions, material and equipment needs and annual seal coat and striping programs.
Assume responsibility of district maintenance activities during emergencies if directed by district engineer.
Communications and Public Relations:
Conduct necessary public relations activities.
Resolve problems and complaints from the public, contractors, or other agencies.
Coordinate with other Divisions and Districts on construction and maintenance activities.
Assist District Engineer in Development of Long-Range Highway Maintenance Program (2-5 years):
Provide input on what work should be scheduled.
Assist in maintaining priority lists of improvements.
Employee and Consultant Management:
Manage construction employees and evaluate the work of the district engineering staff.
Complete district construction staffing plan, assign appropriate staff to each project, select which projects will be run by DOT staff and which will be run by consultant engineers.
Negotiate, review, and approve consultant scope and fees and approve consultant payments.
Requires registration as a professional engineer in North Dakota and,
Three years of supervisory or administrative transportation engineering work experience.
Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required drug test, medical screening, reference check and driving records check.
Who is North Dakota Department of Transportation?
Originally called the State Highway Department, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) was established in 1917. The NDDOT is an innovative and progressive organization that has a great team of employees that work hard across the state to carry out the department's mission to safely move people and goods. The NDDOT builds and maintains an efficient transportation system consisting of over 8,500 miles of roadway and nearly 4,900 bridges. It oversees the development of surface transportation including highways, bridges, rail, transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths across the state. Annually, the department processes over 1 million vehicle registrations and serves over 500,000 licensed drivers at branch offices located across the state. The NDDOT’s Central Office is located on the North Dakota State Capitol grounds in Bismarck and has eight district offices across the state located in Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Valley City and Williston.
