City of Rochester, MN · 1 month ago
Internship - Engineering
Rochester, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20.23/hr - $22.59/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe City of Rochester, MN is offering an Engineering Internship Program that focuses on various engineering disciplines including Active Transportation, Electric & Power Delivery Engineering, Civil & Water Engineering, and Public Works. Interns will support projects, conduct research, and assist with planning and implementation to improve community services and infrastructure.
GovernmentNon ProfitTransportation
Responsibilities
Support projects aimed at improving pedestrian, bicycle, and transit connectivity in the City of Rochester
Assist in conducting research on best practices, gathering and analyzing data, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance accessibility and mobility
Contribute to mapping efforts, outreach activities, and reporting preparation for the planning and implementation of wayfinding strategies
Shadow and oversee the urban innovation in downtown Rochester in partnership with Destination Medical Center
Assist with planning for and ensuring safe drinking water for the community via reviewing and designing water facilities
Perform lead service record analysis
Tour water and electric facilities, and shadow employees in the field
Assist with various projects at RPU
Assist a diverse work group of electrical and civil engineers with the design, testing, and as-built process for Rochester Electrical and Water Utility Systems
Assist with technical work of the Power Delivery division at RPU, including asset mapping, maintaining maintenance programs, and data analysis
Specific projects will be based on needs and candidates area of interest. Examples could include: developing mobile data collection applications, field inspections and testing, use of GIS mapping systems
Interns will be selected to a project team for various Engineering Capital Improvement Plan initiatives, such as stormwater replacement, sidewalk improvement project, and street reconstruction projects
Supports field operations across various construction projects, including assisting construction and material inspectors, and surveyors
Assist in inspecting City sidewalks, trails, and Flood Control Management program
Qualification
Required
18 years of age or older
Pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, GIS, math, science, or a closely related field
Ability to travel to multiple locations within the City of Rochester, MN
Ability to work with a team and independently
Enthusiasm for working outside, positive attitude, self-starter
Willingness to learn new skills and cultural competencies
Preferred
Experience working with individuals from a variety of racial, geographic, and financial backgrounds
Proficiency in another language (Bilingual or Multilingual)
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Company
City of Rochester, MN
Rochester is the county seat of Olmsted County and is the third-largest city in Minnesota.
Founded in 1854
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Wagner, SHRM-CP
HR Business Partner
Kari Berns
HR Business Partner, City of Rochester, MN
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