Transportation Engineer III

Manage Construction ProjectsMonitor contractor operations to assure project is built according to the plans and specs.Monitor project paperwork such as labor compliance, environmental commitments, EEO requirements, etc. to assure Contractor compliance.Supervise materials sampling/testing and construction surveying on the project.Review and finalize project payments and paperwork.Communicate effectively with contractors.Make decisions to resolve project issues and keep projects on time and within budget.Negotiate and issue change orders.Prepare Environmental Documents and Design Construction PlansComplete environmental documents for roadway designs.Understand project needs and make decisions about project design details.Prepare plan documents for roadway design projects.Follow Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and NDDOT Design Manual standards.Construction Project InspectionInspect contract work such as bituminous and concrete paving, earthwork, structures, traffic control and signing.Monitor quantities and make field adjustments.Measure and document contractor pay items.Document construction project work and monitor project schedule.Construction Survey and Materials Testing for Aggregate, Concrete, Soils, and Hot Bituminous PavementTest materials on construction projects such as concrete, aggregates, soils and hot bituminous pavements.Perform construction survey staking including slope stakes, blue tops, right of way, and earthwork topo.Survey and calculate quantity measurements such as earthwork volumes.Miscellaneous Duties such as Preliminary Surveys, Bridge Deck Evaluations, Attend TrainingLead or work on preliminary survey crew.Conduct bridge deck evaluations. Plot results and submit to Bridge Division.Attend training and keep required certifications up to date.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered as a Transportation Engineer III, you must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and four years of professional-level engineering work experience. You will need to have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.To be considered as a Transportation Engineer II, you must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and two years of professional-level engineering work experience. In addition, you must have passed or have the ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six months of employment.To be considered as a Transportation Engineer I, you must have a bachelor's degree in engineeringThis position requires a class D driver's license for travel to visit bridges to scope projects.Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and 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 Mallory Sheldon, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at [email protected] or 701.328.2649, or Mary Grund, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, at [email protected] or 701.328.4366. 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. Sect. 23-12-10.