Civil/Construction/Environmental/Geo/Structural Engineering Student Worker

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

MnDOT is hiring multiple Civil/Construction/Environmental/Geo/Structural Engineering Student Worker positions for Summer 2027. Work will support engineering offices across MnDOT with pre-engineering tasks under the supervision of a hiring supervisor.

Open to undergraduate students pursuing relevant engineering or land management degrees, with two or more classes per semester. Some positions may require a valid driver's license. Anticipated start: 5/19/2027; end: 8/27/2027.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Civil, Construction, Environmental, Geo, or Structural Engineering OR Land Management.
• Student must be taking two or more classes per semester; a lesser credit load is considered a semester off.

Responsibilities

• Assist and provide support to MnDOT offices by performing pre-engineering tasks as assigned by the hiring supervisor.
• Gain hands-on transportation work experience in areas such as construction, surveying, design, project management, bridge maintenance, materials, environmental stewardship, water resources, hydraulics, and traffic.

Job description

Education/License Verification

Working Title: Civil/Construction/Environmental/Geo/Structural Engineering Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID: 96281
• Location: Various
• Telework Eligible: No (Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule)
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/08/2026
• Closing Date: 03/05/2027 (Position will stay open until positions are filled)
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept /DOT
• Division/Unit: Human Resources
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Student Worker Paraprofessional Salary Range: $18.15 - $21.26 / hourly
• Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior Salary Range: $20.20 - $24.02 / hourly
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Anticipated Start Date: 5/19/2027
• End Date: 8/27/2027
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

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

This job posting will be used to fill multiple Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geo Engineering, Construction Engineering and Land Management student worker positions for the summer of 2027. Positions will 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. Students will 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. (A valid driver's license is required for some positions.)

For more information on MnDOT's Civil Engineering Student Worker Program (CEP) and more details about the current openings, please visit: Civil Engineering Student Worker Program - Careers - MnDOT (state.mn.us).

2027 Summer Job Locations (this list is subject to change)

Twin Cities/Metro Area

• Golden Valley
• Maplewood
• Oakdale
• Roseville
• St. Paul

Greater Minnesota

• Baxter
• Hutchinson
• Marshall
• Morris
• St. Cloud
• Willmar

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must be an undergraduate student currently pursuing a 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. You will be asked to complete an education verification form prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Students completing their junior year.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

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. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Loren Foster or Amanda Bowlin at [e-mail].

Working together to improve the state we love.

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• 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

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• 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