Career Center

MnDOT’s Civil Engineering Student Worker Program (CEP) will be hiring multiple Civil/Construction Engineering student workers for the summer of 2023. Positions will assist and provide support to engineering offices throughout MnDOT by performing pre-engineering work as assigned and directed by the hiring supervisor. Students will gain hands-on professional work experience and work on transportation-focused projects. Approximate employment dates are May 10 - August 29, 2023. (Dates will vary based on student’s schedules) This is a great opportunity to gain experience and may provide opportunities for advancement.

2023 Summer Job Opportunities and Locations

Twin Cites/Metro Area (Please note this list is subject to change)

• Eden Prairie: Construction
•  Golden Valley: Construction
• Maplewood: Pavement Management
• Mendota Heights: Construction
• Oakdale: Bridge Ratings, Bridge Assets Management, Bridge Hydraulics, Construction
• Roseville: Bridge Maintenance, Program Support- Speed Zones, Materials, Surveys
• St. Paul: Environmental Stewardship, Traffic Engineering, Asset Management

Greater Minnesota

• Detroit Lakes: Design, Surveys, Materials/Soils, Traffic
• Duluth: Construction, Surveys
• Fergus Falls: Surveys
• Hutchinson: Contract Administration
• Marshall: Contract Administration
• Morris/Handcock: Construction
• Rochester Project Management, Traffic, Materials
• St. Cloud: Materials

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 mn.gov/mmb/careers/
2. Click “External Applicants”.
3. On the Job Search Page in the Keywords section enter 58961 and click Search.
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting.
5. Click Apply.
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other – College.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/mmb/careers/ will be considered.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON CONTACT:

Denise Hals, Civil Engineering Student Worker Program Manager

[email protected]

651-366-3411

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must be an undergraduate student currently pursuing a B.S. in civil or construction engineering. Student 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 student completing their junior year.

Additional Requirements

Please also submit the following documents to [email protected].

• Resume (include anticipated graduation date)
• Transcript (An unofficial copy is acceptable)
• A letter of recommendation
• Statement of Interest (one page outlining your reasons for wanting to participate in the program, future academic and career goals, and relevant skills and experience)

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

About MnDOT

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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