Intern Engineer Bridge Inspection

Grand Forks, ND - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

North Dakota Department of Transportation
Location: Bridge Division Grand Forks ND
Status: Temporary Full-Time
NDDOT Pay: $18.72 / hour
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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
Key Internship Experiences

This position will provide a hands-on opportunity to join our Bridge Inspection team and spend your summer out in the field while traveling across North Dakota. You will gain real-world engineering and bridge experience. As a Bridge Inspector intern youll assist experienced inspectors in evaluating bridges and structures while learning how critical infrastructure is maintained.

What Youll Do:
- Assist professional inspectors with bridge inspections across North Dakota
- Spend most days in the field traveling to different towns and rural areas. Some overnight stays will be required.
- Help collect data measurements and photos.
- Learn how to identify structural components materials and common types of deterioration.
- Support documentation and reporting of inspection findings.
- Assist the Bridge Management team in the office with coding bridge inventory data and reviewing inspection information.

Minimum Qualifications
Must be enrolled in an engineering technology or civil/construction engineering undergraduate degree program the fall of 2026 semester.
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 reference check and successful completion of a job function screening.

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.

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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.* Applicants should upload an unofficial copy of their transcripts to their application.

*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..

Required Experience:

Intern