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Minnesota Department of Transportation · 4 months ago

Civil/Construction/Environmental/Geo/Structural Engineering Student Worker - Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Minnesota, United States

Internship

Hybrid

Intern, Entry Level

$19.08/hr - $23.26/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking Civil/Construction/Environmental/Geo/Structural Engineering Student Workers for the summer of 2026. This role involves assisting engineering offices by performing pre-engineering work and gaining hands-on transportation work experience in various areas such as construction, surveying, and project management.

GovernmentInfrastructureNon ProfitTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist and provide support to engineering offices throughout the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) by performing pre-engineering work as assigned and directed by the hiring supervisor

Gain hands-on transportation work experience

Examples of assignments may include construction, surveying, design, project management, bridge maintenance, materials, environmental stewardship, water resources, hydraulics, and traffic

Qualification

Civil EngineeringConstruction EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringSurveyingBridge MaintenanceTraffic ManagementProject ManagementTeamworkCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Applicant must be an undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Civil, Construction, Environmental, Geo or Structural Engineering OR Land Management

Student must be taking two (2) or more classes per semester. Any lesser credit load shall be treated as a semester off

A valid driver's license is required for some positions

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment

Preferred

Students completing their junior year, but all college levels encouraged to apply

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Benefits

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care