Transportation Engineer III

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our people and processes. As a Transportation Engineer III in Design Division, you will assist designers and consultants in coordination efforts with railroad companies on projects that involve a use of railroad property. You will provide compliance review for ADA/PROWAG plans. The ideal person for this position will be a problem solver with excellent communication skills and attention to detail with previous experience in using a Computer Aided Drafting and Design Program (CADD). You will also have knowledge of practices, principles, standards, and guidelines as related to engineering processes; preparing engineering reports and plans for roadway construction and providing technical support for consultants. Primary duties associated with this position are as follows: Railroad coordinator for Design Division at grade crossings.Review highway plans and identify railroad property impacts.Coordinate with railroad companies and assist with obtaining permits, agreements, licenses, or rights to enter needed with the Railroad companies. Write or review special provisions needed for a project. ADA/PROWAG Specialist. Update ADA Transition Plan and assist in compliance reviews on plans for the department.Maintain Standard Drawings to ensure compliance with ADA/PROWAG.Respond to questions from public on ADA/PROWAG compliance.Assist in projects assigned to section or division. Review or assist to prepare multiple preliminary engineering studies and environmental reports and incorporate into project design.Coordinate work with other divisions and districts. Assist in developing plans, reports, and design in accordance with department's policies and practices.Assist in any plans that need created for Utility Coordination efforts. Technical support for multiple consultant and district project developmentServe as the project administrator between consultants, the department, and other agencies.Provide expertise in transportation engineering and guidance on NDDOT policies and procedures.Review consultant contract scope of work and subsequent billings statements for accuracy.Technical review of consultant delivered products.Monitor project progress to ensure project delivery timeline and activities are completed on schedule and within budget.

Minimum Qualifications

As our new Transportation Engineer III, you will need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other applicable engineering degree, four years of professional-level engineering work experience, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and a class D driver's license for travel to meetings and project locations.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 recruiter@nd.gov 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 sheldonmallory@nd.gov or 701.328.2649, or Mary Grund, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, at mgrund@nd.gov 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.