Summer Civil Engineering Field Aide – Survey & Tech

Stlouiscountymn; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County Public Works invites applicants for the summer of 2027 to perform routine elementary highway engineering field work in Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia.

You will gain hands-on experience with civil engineering principles and surveying, using Robotic Total Stations, data collectors, GPS, and software like AutoCAD and Trimble Survey. Positions are seasonal, full-time, and location choices will be available during the application.

Qualifications

• Must be seventeen (17) years of age AND a high school graduate; OR eighteen (18) years of age by the first schedule day of work.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts and operates surveying instruments; compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
• Assists with the operation of survey equipment, field measurements, utility measure-downs and construction staking.
• Drills and digs holes for gravel testing.
• Makes elementary mathematical computations of field notes.
• Weighs, measures and checks materials, supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates punctual and reliable attendance in accordance with designated work schedule.
• Complies with applicable safety rules, laws and practices; uses proper safety equipment and procedures in all operations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Surveying techniques

Tools

Robotic Total Stations

Data collectors

GPS

AutoCAD

Trimble Survey

Job description

St. Louis County Public Works invites applicants for the summer of 2027 to perform routine elementary highway engineering field work in Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia.

You will gain hands-on experience with civil engineering principles and surveying, using Robotic Total Stations, data collectors, GPS, and software like AutoCAD and Trimble Survey. Positions are seasonal, full-time, and location choices will be available during the application.