Salary: See Position Description
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-41
Department: County Highway
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
DescriptionThe Staff Engineer performs professional engineering duties related to transportation system planning and maintenance under limited supervision from the County Engineer.
Examples of DutiesThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Conducts engineering studies related to County transportation system planning, design, and maintenance
- Develops overall design concepts and prepares details for transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and drainage systems
- Utilizes AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop plan and profile sheets, estimates, and detailed design documents
- Prepares design specifications for transportation-related projects
- Performs engineering calculations to determine quantities, areas, and project costs
- Conducts or oversees construction inspections, materials testing, construction staking, and surveying to ensure compliance with project specifications and contract requirements
- Maintains accurate records and documentation, including field notes, daily logs, and project reports, in accordance with County, State, and Federal requirements
- Manages a comprehensive inventory of County road surfacing types, bridges, and culverts; ensures timely reporting to the North Dakota Department of Transportation and other agencies
- Maintains project files and provides project management for road and bridge improvement projects directly or through coordination with consulting engineers
- Performs traffic analysis by deploying and retrieving radar traffic counters; interprets data to inform roadway planning and maintenance decisions
- Assists with special assessment projects in accordance with the North Dakota Century Code
- Reviews and coordinates engineering plans and plat submissions through the County Planning and Zoning Board and the Building Department
- Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.
Typical Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of North Dakota or ability to obtain upon hire
- Must possess a valid North Dakota Driver's License or equivalent
- Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
Supplemental Information - Work is performed in an office setting and an outdoor environment with exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather
- Some work is performed on construction sites with exposure to uneven ground, loud noises, chemicals, and construction equipment
- Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs
Compensation: Starting salary ranges from $64.00 to $70.00/hour based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: Williams County offers a generous benefit package, including paid sick and vacation 12 paid holidays per year, fully paid health, dental and vision insurance for single, single plus dependent, or family contracts, term life insurance, long term disability insurance, fully funded retirement benefits through the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System.
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Williams County offers competitive pay, a great work environment and a generous benefit package to full time employees, including a fully-paid health/dental/vision plan for the entire family.
Williams County pays the full premium for family, single-plus-dependent or single coverage plan for each full-time employee.
Williams County provides a monthly allowance toward the purchase of a voluntary supplemental insurance policy for each full-time employee. Coverage may include single, single-plus-dependent or family coverage on any voluntary supplemental insurance provided by the designated Williams County supplemental insurance provider.
Williams County pays the premium for a $25,000 term life insurance policy and $25,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy for full-time employees.
Williams County pays the premium for a Long Term Disability Insurance plan for full-time employees.
Employees who are at least 18 years of age and are working in a qualified position an average of 20 hours per week for five or more months of the year are required to participate in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (ND PERS) Retirement Plan. Membership will become effective immediately upon employment.
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field?
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Do you have a ND Professional Engineering license?
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Are you registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) and have the ability to obtain Professional Engineering license in the State of ND within 12 months from the hiring date?
- Yes
- No
- I am registered as a professional engineer
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Do you have a valid North Dakota driver's license OR equivalent (i.e. Driver's license from a different State)?
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Do you have experience establishing overall design concepts and design all components of roadways and associated items?
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Do you have experience preparing plan and profile sheets, estimates and detailed designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D
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Do you have experience performing calculations to determine areas, quantities, and costs associated with transportation-related engineering projects?
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Do you have work experience supervising and/or conducting the inspection, materials testing, and/or office processes to ensure construction projects are completed in accordance with contract requirements?
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Do you have experience performing hydraulic analysis and reviewing civil plans?
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Do you have experience conducting bridge inspections, interpreting structure inventory and appraisal sheets?
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Do you have knowledge of roadway base stabilization and preventive maintenance methods on paved roadways?
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Do you have knowledge (from coursework or experience) of the following:
- Civil engineering principles, concepts and methodology
- Road systems and stabilized soils
- Asphalt pavement inspection
- Laws and ordinances governing public engineering practices
- National bridge inspection standards and national bridge inventory
- Interpretation of civil engineering plans, maps and reports
- None of the above
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