Engineer Materials Testing and Geotechnical Interns

Geotechnical Drill Crew Intern - This internship will provide quality experience with highway materials testing, geotechnical exploration, and field data collection. This internship will provide field experience in geotechnical engineering and exploration. This is a field position that will require out of town travel and overnights. Safety and personal protective equipment along with travel expense reimbursement will be covered by the agency. Key Responsibilities include assisting with drilling operations for various projects, including linear soils surveys and deep foundation investigations, and assisting with landslide instrumentation installation and monitoring.Materials Testing Intern - This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in highway materials testing, geotechnical exploration, field data collection, engineering, and research. You will work closely with our team in the materials test lab, participating in various projects that contribute to the development and maintenance of essential infrastructure. Key Responsibilities include conducting tests and experiments on various materials used in highway construction and infrastructure projects, assisting with geotechnical exploration and field data collection activities, collaborating with engineers and researchers on ongoing projects related to materials testing and analysis, documenting and organizing data collected from testing procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

* Must be enrolled in an engineering technology or any civil/construction engineering undergraduate degree program.* Requires ability to lift and carry a total weight of up to 50 pounds.* Current valid Class D Driver's License for travel within the state of North Dakota.Requires satisfactory completion of the interview process and a verifiable record of satisfactory performance in previous employment.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, 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 Mallory Sheldon, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at sheldonmallory@nd.gov or 701.328.2649, or Mary Grund, Talent Acquisition Program Specialist, at mgrund@nd.gov or 701.328.4366. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.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. Sect. 23-12-10.