Section Lead Scoping Engineer

Summary of Work Programming Division, Bismarck, NDShape 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: $8,865 per monthAt the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our TEAM. As the lead Scoping Engineer in the Programming Division, you will have the opportunity to help set the direction of the department’s rural roadway program and be involved in funding management. Your primary responsibilities in this position will be:Supervise Scoping SectionDevelop priorities and assign to section employeesReview section documents to ensure document accuracyProvide leadership, discipline, training and guidance to employeesEnsure activities comply with department policies, procedures and standards.Conduct Scoping StudiesVisit potential project sites throughout the state to:Verify roadway characteristicsIdentify issues and needsDiscuss potential improvements with District engineers.Develop Scoping ReportsInvestigate and develop potential improvement optionsCoordinate with other engineering divisions to review applicable issues and determine recommendationsOrganize all available roadway data, issues, and recommendations into an accurate reportDevelop cost estimates and visuals created with Microstation and ArcGIS.Create presentations of potential improvement options for NDDOT leadership to aid in decision makingOversee Special Programs & Fund ManagementSolicit, scope & track projects for special funding programsOversee landscape architecture consultants assisting with scoping Rural Community Enhancement Program projectsInterstate and Interregional ReviewsPrepare all review booklets and paperworkCoordinate and schedule reviewsMonitor project outlook and refine to a feasible programCoordinate the Development, Evaluation, and Future Direction of the NDDOT Scoping ProcessKeep up with changing technology, construction practices, laws, strategic plans, and management objectives.Use knowledge of those elements to make recommendations to improve existing practices.Assist Traffic OperationsAssist Traffic Operations section with cost estimating and reviewing roadway characteristics/geometryMinimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; four years of professional-level engineering work experience; and Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of ND within 6 months of start date.Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore RooseveltMore than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.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. 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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.