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

Job ID3 031211
Location Devils Lake, ND
Salary Range From 18.72 To 18.72 Hourly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary

North Dakota Department of Transportation
Devils Lake, ND, Devils Lake District
NDDOT Hiring Salary: $18.72/hour

Two positions available

Please visit your career center for details regarding earning co-op credit for your internship,

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 2026 positions.

Summary of Work
Also known as District 3, we are a hardworking team dedicated to keeping North Dakota’s transportation system running smoothly. From highway construction and maintenance to traffic engineering, materials testing, and equipment upkeep, we handle it all—including rest areas and visitor centers. A unique challenge we face is managing rising lake levels, often requiring emergency projects to keep roads open and safe. With about 70 full-time employees, we proudly maintain 2,285 lane miles across the district. District 3—The Place to Be!

This internship will provide quality experience with reading and understanding NDDOT plans and specifications while working on construction projects. Applicants will have the opportunity to gain experience in materials testing, construction surveying, and construction inspection.

Minimum Qualifications
• Must be enrolled in an engineering technology or civil/construction engineering or construction technology (or similar) undergraduate degree program.
• Requires ability to lift and carry a total weight of up to 50 pounds.
• Possession of a valid Class D driver License for travel within the state of North Dakota.

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

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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.