Geotechnical Drill Crew Summer Internship 3026118

Materials and Research Division, Bismarck, ND

NDDOT Pay: $18.72 / hour

Travel is required for this internship.

** If you are interested in earning co-op credit for your internship, visit your career center for details **

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 positions.

Summary of Work

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.

Why Work With Us:

You will gain valuable field experience in geotechnical engineering and exploration under the guidance of experienced professionals, work on real-world projects that contribute to important infrastructure development and safety, and have the opportunity to develop practical skills and industry knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an engineering technology or any engineering or geology undergraduate degree program.
• Requires ability to lift and carry a total weight of up to 50 pounds.
• Possession of a 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.

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.* Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.

*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.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Mallory Green, Talent Acquisition Manager, at malgreen@nd.gov or 701.328.2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

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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. § 23-12-10.