Engineer Trainee — 2-Year Rotation Program

State of Minnesota; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation offers a Trainee-Graduate Engineer program that rotates you through Construction, Design, Materials, Project Management, Traffic, and Water Resources in Minnesota. You receive mentorship and grow with a network of engineers during the 2‑year program.

To complete the program, you must gain 2 years of professional experience, pass the FE exam, finish all rotations, and become a registered Engineer within 6 years of appointment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or closely related field by hire date.
• GPA higher than 2.5.
• Valid Class D driver's license.
• Possession of FE certification or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter and rotate through Construction, Design, Materials, Project Management, Traffic, or Water Resources.
• Receive structured mentorship and professional engineer support during rotations.
• Complete all rotations, including out-of-state experiences.
• Ensure 2 years of professional engineering experience and FE/PE progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

GPA over 2.5

Valid Class D driver's license

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Transportation offers a Trainee-Graduate Engineer program that rotates you through Construction, Design, Materials, Project Management, Traffic, and Water Resources in Minnesota. You receive mentorship and grow with a network of engineers during the 2‑year program.

To complete the program, you must gain 2 years of professional experience, pass the FE exam, finish all rotations, and become a registered Engineer within 6 years of appointment.