Career Center

Civil & Construction Engineering Student Workers 

$18.26 - $22.26 per hour - Student Worker Senior

Apply Early! Interviews will start in November 2023 and continue until all positions are filled.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Civil Engineering Student Worker Program (CEP) will be hiring Civil and Construction Engineering student workers for the summer of 2024.

Students will assist and provide support to engineering offices throughout Minnesota with pre-engineering work as assigned and directed by MnDOT hiring supervisors. Gain hands-on professional experience while working on transportation-focused projects this summer. Employment dates are May 13 - Aug. 27, 2024, but can vary based on class schedule. This is a great opportunity to gain experience and potential for career advancement.  

Locations & Opportunities (subject to change)

Twin Cites/Metro Area

• Golden Valley: Construction
• Mendota Heights: Construction
• Oakdale: Bridge Assets Management, Bridge Construction & Scoping, Bridge Hydraulics, Construction Surveys
• Roseville: Bridge Maintenance, Traffic Engineering Signing
• Paul: Environmental Stewardship Modeling & Testing

Greater Minnesota

• Alexandria: Surveys
• Baxter: Construction
• Detroit Lakes: Construction, Design, Surveys, Materials Lab
• Duluth: Bridge Engineering, Construction, Hydraulics, Land Management, Major Projects, Surveys, Traffic Engineering, Materials & Soils
• Fergus Falls: Construction
• Grand Rapids: Construction
• Hutchinson: Construction
• Marshall: Construction
• Moorhead: Construction, Traffic
• Morris: Construction
• Rochester: Construction, Project Development/Design, Project Management Water Resources
• Cloud: Bridge Inspection & Scoping, Materials
• Willmar: Construction, Pre-design, Traffic
• Virginia: Construction, Surveys

ABOUT MnDOT

We are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable, and leading-edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good.  You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. 

APPLY ONLINE:

1. Go to gov/mmb/careers/ - We will only consider applications via this website.

1. Click on the “Search Open Positions” blue box near the top of the page.
2. In the “Search Jobs” box at the top, enter the posting ID# 69282 or keyword “Student Worker”. 
3. Click on the Job Title – “Civil/Construction Engineering Student Worker” to view the job posting.
4. Click on the “Apply” button.
5. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list:  Other – College.

7. Your application will not be complete unless you submit your transcripts and all other supporting documentation to Denise Hals as directed in the “Additional Requirements” section of the posting.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON CONTACT:

Denise Hals, Civil Engineering Student Worker Program Manager

denise.hals@state.mn.us

651-366-3411

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

**The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in civil, construction, environmental, geoengineering, or structural engineering. Students must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Priority will be given to students completing their junior year.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid driver’s license is required for most of the positions.

Please also submit the following documents to denise.hals@state.mn.us:

1. Resume - include anticipated graduation date
2. Transcript - an unofficial copy is acceptable
3. Letter of recommendation
4. A one-page Statement of Interest which includes:

• Why you want to participate in this program
• Your future academic and career goals
• Your relevant skills and experience

About Minnesota Department of Transportation

At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

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