Intern Engineering Tech

Job ID
Location Grand Forks ND
Salary Range From 18.72 To 18.72 Hourly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary

North Dakota Department of Transportation
Grand Forks ND Grand Forks District

NDDOT Pay: $18.72 / hour

Three positions available

**Visit your career center for details if this position qualifies for Co-op credits**

A copy of your unofficial transcript must be submitted with your application to meet eligibility requirements.

This is a temporary position with no paid benefits.

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

Applicants will be considered immediately upon submitting application materials. The position may be filled prior to the listed closing date after successful completion of the application and interview process.

Summary of Work
With roughly 70 full-time employees we are responsible for 1799 lane miles of roadway ensuring everything from highway construction and bridge maintenance to traffic engineering and sign upkeep is handled with care. We also manage roadside maintenance rest area and visitor center upkeep materials testing and equipment and vehicle maintenance to ensure our roads remain safe and functional. Our team works hard every day to keep North Dakotas transportation network in top shape.

During this internship the intern will be exposed to various aspects of engineering including reading and comprehending NDDOT plans and specifications allowing them to develop a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in construction projects. They will have the opportunity to actively participate in materials testing construction surveying and construction inspection.

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

Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and successful completion of a job function screening.

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Application Procedures
Submit an application at 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 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 or .

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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..