Transportation Engineer III 3034044

Job ID 3034044
Location Bismarck, ND
Salary Range From 7388.00 To 7388.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Professional

Design Division, Utility and Railroad Design, Bismarck, ND

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

NDDOT Starting Salary:

Transportation Engineer III: $7,388 / month

Utility Coordination

Take the lead in coordinating with designers to prepare utility conflict/resolution plans and identify and minimize utility impacts.
Advise consultants on utility relocation and accommodation policies and procedures. Review consultants’ work and assist with coordination with utility companies.
Obtain FHWA Authorization for utility items. Prepare and execute agreements/letters to utilities.
Prepare cost estimates and make payments to eligible relocated utilities.
Make recommendations to designers for additional contract requirements in project plans.
Provide guidelines and remain current with Federal Aviation (FAA) guidelines/regulations on airport clearances.
Use computer software such as CADD Software, GIS Applications, ArcMAP, Microsoft Office, Mainframe, FAA Airspace program, etc.
Railroad Coordination

Review proposed impacts to and work activities within railroad right of way, and determine the level of coordination with the affected railway company.
Work with designer, consultant, and each railroad company to determine the requirements the company has based on the project impacts.
Attend regular coordination meetings with the railroad companies. Assist with meeting summaries and agendas.
Apply for and coordinate work needed to secure permits, agreements, licenses, or rights to enter with the railroad companies..
Prepare special provisions for railroad requirements or review special provisions on consultant projects.
Review and comment on plans that involve railroad property Assist in developing plan requirements, such as pay items and plan notes for internal projects to meet requirements specified by railway companies.
Assisting with ADA/PROWAG Compliance Activities

Update the ADA Transition Plan
Assist with maintaining Standard Drawings
Maintain guidance related to ADA/PROWAG application
Assist the Legal Division regarding ADA/PROWAG questions
Submit required information to Civil Rights.
Support and Management of Utility, Rail, and ADA Program Administration

Assist in maintaining and updating the three programs’ policies, manuals, guidance documents, specifications, standard drawings.
Remain current with national, state and industry codes, regulations, laws and construction practices as they pertain to the three program areas.
Help train and advise staff and consultants;
Assist the broadband coordinator on any influx of items for contracting, administration, coordination with companies, and updating policies and guidance.
Review utility service needs for NDDOT projects and prepare agreements for service contracts.
Assist to maintain databases for utilities and rail contracts, licenses, permits, etc.
Assist to maintain database for ADA/PROWAG curb ramp MEF and design as-builts.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered as a Transportation Engineer III, you must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and four years of experience interpreting construction plans and specifications or other engineering related documents. You will need to have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Two years of contract experience and working knowledge in CADD or GIS applications is preferred.

This position requires a class D driver’s license for travel to various projects and required trainings.

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 by 11:59 PM 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.

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NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer.

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.

Salary : $7,388