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Minnesota Department of Transportation · 2 months ago

Civil Engineering & Survey Student Worker

Fergus Falls, MN

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

$19.85/hr - $23.61/hr

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking Civil Engineering and Survey Student Workers for the summer of 2026. The role involves assisting with various transportation-focused projects including traffic counts, field surveys, and highway construction plans, providing students with hands-on professional work experience.

GovernmentInfrastructureNon ProfitTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with traffic volume data collection by setting portable traffic counters and road tubes to obtain count information

Assist the field survey crew with locating right of way boundaries, construction staking projects, and operating the GNSS Rover of Total Station to enable accurate collection of field survey data

Assist with the preparation of final design plans, gathering necessary information needed to recommend solutions on hydraulics, erosion control, and draining issues for design/construction projects

Assist in the preparation of highway construction plans using a Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) system and assists inspectors to ensure projects are completed in accordance with MnDOT policy

Assist in inspection of contractor's work and methods so that the construction work meets the requirements of the plans, specifications and special provisions

Perform field testing of construction materials to ensure that tests are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specification

Qualification

Civil EngineeringSurveyingCADDGNSS RoverTraffic Data CollectionCommunicationTeamworkProblem Solving

Required

Candidates must be currently enrolled or enrolled to start in the next three months as a full-time student in a Construction Program, Civil Technology Program, Surveying Program, Civil Engineering Program, Construction Management, or equivalent field of study with a GPA of at least 2.0

Candidates with at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in the program area in which they are employed will qualify for the student worker paraprofessional senior classification

Valid Class D Driver's License

Preferred

Candidates completed at least one year of post-secondary education and currently be enrolled as a full-time student in a Construction Program, Civil Technology Program, Surveying Program, Civil Engineering Program, Construction Management, or equivalent field of study with a GPA of at least 3.0

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

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. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

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