Graduate Land Surveyor Trainee — Rotations & Growth

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MnDOT offers a two-year Graduate Land Surveyor Training Program designed for college graduates with surveying credentials. Participants build technical, leadership, and professional skills while rotating through key teams and projects under experienced mentors.

Eligible candidates typically hold a ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Surveying or related field with 22 surveying hours, plus a 2.5 GPA and a valid Class D license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying (ABET-accredited) or closely related field with 22 surveying hours required.
• GPA of at least 2.5 must be achieved.
• Valid Class D driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in MnDOT's two-year Graduate Land Surveyor Training Program.
• Collaborate with mentors to plan a rotation schedule including areas like Right of Way, Geodetics, Surveying & Mapping, and Construction.
• Upon successful completion, be assigned to a permanent Land Surveyor in Training position.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying (ABET-accredited)

Bachelor's degree in a closely related field that includes 22 semester hours in a surveying curriculum

GPA of at least 2.5

Job description

MnDOT offers a two-year Graduate Land Surveyor Training Program designed for college graduates with surveying credentials. Participants build technical, leadership, and professional skills while rotating through key teams and projects under experienced mentors.

Eligible candidates typically hold a ABET-accredited Bachelor’s in Surveying or related field with 22 surveying hours, plus a 2.5 GPA and a valid Class D license.