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Civil/Construction/Environmental/Geo/Structural Engineering Student Worker - Student Worker Para Professional Senior

State of Minnesota • International Falls, MN • 2d ago

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

Job Class: Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 88471

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 : 09/02/2025

Closing Date : 05/01/2026 (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: $17.58 - $20.58/hourly

Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior: $19.08 - $23.26/hourly

Classified Status : Unclassified

Anticipated Start Date: 5/18/2026

End date: 8/29/2026

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 Extensions 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, Construction Engineering and Land Management student worker positions for the summer of 2026. 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) (http://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/civil-engineering-program.html)

2026 Summer Job Opportunities and Locations (*this list is subject to change)

Twin Cites/Metro Area

Golden Valley: Construction, Surveying

Maplewood: Materials Management

Mendota Heights: Construction, Surveying

Oakdale: Bridge Ratings, Bridge Assets Management, Bridge Hydraulics, Construction

Roseville: Bridge Maintenance, Traffic Speed Zones

St. Paul: Geodetic Surveying

Greater Minnesota

Detroit Lakes: Design, Construction, Traffic

Marshall: Contract Administration

Morris/Handcock: Construction

Rochester Project Management, Traffic, Materials

St. Cloud: Materials

Apply Early! Interviews will start in November 2025 and will continue until all positions are filled

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must be an undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelors 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.

The program is open to all qualified applicants. Members of diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

*If you meet the above qualifications, please email the following documents to CivilEngineeringProgram.DOT@state.mn.us :

Resume

Current transcript

Location preference form

Preferred Qualifications

Students completing their junior year, but all college levels encouraged to apply.

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Physical Requirements

Varies based on position and @type of work. If work is physical in nature a pre-employment physical may be required.

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

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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