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Utilize CAD software to create and modify designs * Conduct finite element analysis using Ansys ... Previous co‑op/intern experience with Bobcat is a requirement * Time management skills and the ...

Engineer Intern (EI) certified, or ability to obtain certification within one year. * O-5 Years of ... Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D or other CADD-based civil design software is a plus.

Graduate Engineer

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$31 - $40/hr

Engineer Intern (EI) certified, or ability to obtain certification within one year. * O-5 Years of ... Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D or other CADD-based civil design software is a plus.

Graduate Engineer

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$31 - $40/hr

Engineering Intern (EI) certified, or ability to obtain certification within one year. * 1-3 Years ... design software is a plus. * A valid driver's license is required or the ability to obtain one.

Graduate Engineer

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$31 - $40/hr

Engineering Intern (EI) certified, or ability to obtain certification within one year. * 1-3 Years ... design software is a plus. * A valid driver's license is required or the ability to obtain one.

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER II

Bismarck, ND • On-site


Knife River Corporation

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index. Please consider joining our growing team today!
As a Software Developer II, you are responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Under the direction of the Senior Software Developer/Architect, you design applications using full stack technologies from start to finish and support internal applications across the company. You interface with users to meet business operational needs through the use of technology. You study existing business functions and system applications in order to design, develop, and implement the data structures, programs, and documentation necessary to automate and enhance the company's business processes in accordance with department standards. You also support the development of the essential core design of features that meet the needs of various applications throughout the organization.
LOCATION: Bismarck, ND or in a geographic location near a Knife River location.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field or equivalent experience; and
  • Four years of Information Technology experience with proven record of increasing development responsibility and project analysis; and
  • Two years of experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code), with proficiency in current AI code generation ("vibe coding") workflows and the ability to review, refine, and validate AI-generated code.

Key Skills and Competencies:
  • Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in one or more business applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience in software design and development in a business environment.
  • Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality of all company information.
  • Interface Development Key Skills
    • Highly proficient in Java and related frameworks such as Hibernate, Spring, SpringBoot.
    • Proficient architecting and implementing RESTful web service solutions.
    • Proficient with Message Queues.
  • WEB Key Skills
    • Highly proficient in one or more of the following: Web Services, Java Script, Java, C#, .Net, MVC, HTML, CSS, SQL, Node.js, React, Angular (Full Stack Development).
    • Proficient with Oracle or SQL databases.
    • Proficient with web services and microservices.
  • Data Warehouse Key Skills
    • Proficient at Architecting data warehouse solutions.
    • Proficient in Database Design, Data Modeling.
    • Proficient in Database Programming.
    • Proficient in transforming business requirements into logical data model.
    • Knowledge of ETL tools and designing ETL processes.

Other Requirements:
  • Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
  • May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
  • May be required to participate in an on-call rotation.
  • If the need for unescorted access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems (i.e. Electric EMS system), must submit to periodic background checks.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Work independently with clients and consultants on traditional maintenance and enhancement tasks and/or as part of a team of developers on major projects.
  • Review, analyze, evaluate, and document requested modification to existing and new business processes and system applications. Assist senior staff members or project leads in the study of feasibility and cost effectiveness of proposed enhancements.
  • Provides production support to address application errors encountered during processing. Such support may require on-call duties extending beyond normal business hours. On-call duties are shared with other team members on a rotating basis as determined by the manager.
  • Participates in software development activities as well as guides activities of other staff members; develops test plans, test data and documentation. Performs required testing to ensure the system functions in accordance with the business requirements established by the user.
  • Develop program specifications and provide direction through all phases of the software development life cycle for a project team consisting of software developers, systems analysts, users and consultants.
  • Responsible for identification, development, implementation, maintenance, and integration of data security measures.
  • Keep abreast of emerging technologies related to assigned areas of responsibility and seek ways to improve application processing efficiencies.
  • Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Corporation
Box 5568
Bismarck, ND 58506
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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