Assistant District Engineer

Join the North Dakota Legislative Council in Williston, ND as an Assistant District Engineer. This onsite role offers a competitive annual salary of $118,380.00, plus a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to shape district operations, project development, and maintenance while upholding compliance, budgeting, and safety standards across the district.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement district operations policies and procedures.
• Support the execution of the district staffing plan.
• Assist in preparing the biennium budget and monitor expenditures.
• Recommend and prepare contracts or agreements with contractors, government entities, and the public.
• Oversee the district's fleet of construction vehicles.
• Represent the district at public input meetings and hearings.
• Assume district administration duties in the district engineer’s absence.
• Assist in reviewing and preparing district comments on concept reports.
• Participate in all phases of project development and propose design changes as needed.
• Lead engineering solutions for unusual and non-routine construction and maintenance challenges when needed.
• Contribute to the selection and oversight of consulting engineering services; monitor performance.
• Negotiate with contractors when required.
• Monitor current conditions of district highways.
• Assist in determining major priorities, load restrictions, material and equipment needs, and annual seal coat and striping programs.
• Take on district maintenance responsibilities during emergencies if directed by the district engineer.
• Conduct necessary public relations activities.
• Resolve problems and complaints from the public, contractors, or other agencies.
• Coordinate with other divisions and districts on construction and maintenance activities.
• Provide input on scheduled work and project prioritization.
• Maintain priority lists of improvements and manage district construction staffing plans.
• Assign staff to projects and determine which initiatives are DOT-led versus consultant-led.
• Negotiate, review, and approve consultant scopes, fees, and payment requests.

Requirements

• Registration as a professional engineer in North Dakota.
• Three years of supervisory or administrative transportation engineering experience.

Work location: In person, Williston, ND.