The City of Mandan, North Dakota is currently accepting applications for the position of: 

Engineering Intern - Grade 8

• Flexible hours and days!
• Potential to lead into increased hours for summer. 
• Potential for hybrid work.
• Ideally during the summer months, but can work into the fall if available.

Learn more about the City of Mandan and our Engineering Department at the links below:

• Welcome to Mandan

•  Engineering

Position Details:

Salary: $18.18/hour

Status: Seasonal

Department:  Engineering

Closing Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 (at 9:00 a.m. CT)

*Applications without a resume will be disqualified. 

Job Summary

This position assists the Engineering Department by supporting city infrastructure and capital improvement projects through data collection, field observations, and administrative tasks. 

Major Duties

• Uses GPS instruments and mapping software to create, edit, analyze, and share data.
• Assists in field observation and documentation of projects relating to municipal infrastructure.
• References various documents, including plans and specifications, to determine compliance or assist in making necessary corrections.
• Performs, as required, clerical duties such as printing, compiling data, data input, photocopying, phone answering, scanning and filing construction plans or other duties as assigned.
• Performs related duties.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge in mathematics and ability to apply to problem solving.
• Ability to learn software such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD
• Ability to learn basic standard construction practices.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Ability to sufficiently communicate with co-workers, supervisor, general public, etc. to exchange or convey information and to provide and/or receive work direction

Minimum Qualifications

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or coursework in a related field.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. 

Notes:

• Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD-214. Claims for disabled veteran’s preferences must also include Form DD-214 and a letter less than one year old from the Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD-214, a marriage certificate, and a letter less than one year old from Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indication disability, or the veteran’s death certificate.
• Applicants who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact Human Resources at 701-667-3217.
• Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. 
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• The City of Mandan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.