Explore a Career with NORTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT - DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Job ID 3031212
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, Central Office, ETS

NDDOT Hiring Salary: $18.72/hour

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A copy of your current unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application to be eligible for this internship.

This is a temporary position with no paid benefits.

All internships are paid full-time summer of 2026 positions.

Summary of Work
Our team plays a vital role in supporting the Department’s project development efforts, ensuring that transportation projects are planned, designed, and executed efficiently while meeting environmental, regulatory, and technical standards. The division is made up of five key sections—Environmental Services, Cultural Resource Services, Right of Way Services, Consultant Administration Services, and Technical Services—each contributing specialized expertise to keep projects moving forward smoothly.

NDDOT is seeking an Intern to join the Consultant Administration Services (CAS) team. We are looking for a candidate with a talent in communication and technical writing, with attention to detail and someone driven to innovate. Work tasks include participating in consultant selection, contract development, and administering contracts. Chosen applicants will gain experience in engineering contracting, project management, and professional writing.

The Intern will have an opportunity for diverse and unique work as the CAS team works with engineering consultants and every Division within the NDDOT on projects of all sizes and work types – from architectural projects, bridges, and roads to transportation studies, environmental monitoring, and archaeological projects.

Minimum Qualifications
• The position is related to engineering, construction management, or similar degree programs. Students of any technology or undergraduate program are encouraged to apply, and no program(s) will be automatically excluded.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft programs.
• Possession of a valid Class D Drivers License for travel within the state of North Dakota.

Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process.

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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.