Graduate Engineer - Trainee

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation invites graduates with civil or related engineering degrees to join its two-year Graduate Engineer Training Program. You will participate in a rotation-based schedule designed to build technical, leadership, and professional skills while gaining exposure to MnDOT’s policies and structure.

Participants rotate through Construction, Design, Project Management, Bridge/Structures, Materials, Water Resources, and Traffic, with a six-month rotation mandatory for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed by start date in Civil, Construction, Environmental, Geo- or Structural Engineering or closely related field from ABET-accredited college.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Valid Class D driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Rotation options include Construction, Design, Project Management, Bridge/Structures, Materials, Water Resources, and Traffic.
• Develop your rotation plan with mentors and supervisors to fit interests and career goals.
• Upon successful completion, be assigned to a permanent position as Graduate Engineer 2.

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Construction/Environmental/Geo-/Structural Engineering

Minimum GPA 2.5

Valid Class D driver’s license

Job description

For college graduates with a degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, geoengineering, or a related field

Build your career in MnDOT's Graduate Engineer Training Program. Develop your technical, leadership, and professional skills while becoming familiar with MnDOT’s organizational structure, goals, and policies in this two-year, rotation-based program. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be assigned to a permanent position at MnDOT and promoted to Graduate Engineer 2.

MnDOT Grad Engineers design their own rotation schedule, working with a team of mentors and supervisors to create a plan that fits their interests and career goals. Rotation options include:

• Construction* (overtime work is required)
• Design*
• Project Management
• Bridge/Structures
• Materials
• Water Resources
• Traffic

*Required 6-month rotation for all Grad - Trainees

Positions are located across Minnesota, including Baxter, Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities metro area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed a bachelor’s degree by the start date in Civil, Construction, Environmental, Geo-, or Structural Engineering (or a closely related field) from an ABET-accredited college or university or equivalent as rated by EAC/NCEES
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Valid Class D driver's license

*The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the start of employment.