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Planning Interns (6) - Planner

State of Minnesota • Hastings, MN • 3h ago

Working Title: Planning Interns (6)

Job Class: Planner

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 89766

Location : Various

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Temporary

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 11/17/2025

Closing Date : 01/02/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insuff Wk Tm

Division/Unit : Investment Management / Transportation System Mgmt

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

End Date : 12-week Summer Internship

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.

This announcement is filling 6 temporary vacancies with MnDOT's Planning Internship Program. The following offices will be filling positions:

Metro District - Planning, Program Management & Transit (Roseville, MN): 1 vacancy

Office of Transit and Active Transportation (St. Paul, MN): 2 vacancies

Office of Transportation System Management (St. Paul, MN): 2 vacancies

Office of Sustainability & Public Health (St. Paul, MN): 1 vacancy

MnDOT's Planning Internship Program seek students and recent graduates to support transportation planning efforts across the state. Planning interns will work closely with experienced planning staff to help develop plans, conduct stakeholder engagement, analyze data, manage transportation system performance measures, and more. Details on each office's specific projects may be found online at https://www.dot.state.mn.us/planning/program/internship.html

In office work schedules are set by each unit or office and will vary across the internship positions. The specific work locations are listed above for each position. If positions allow, there may be flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

** 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.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's or bachelor's degree in planning, geography, urban studies, sociology, political science, or a closely related field.

One year of professional transportation planning experience.

If you meet the above qualification and want to be considered further, you must provide a cover letter expressing your interest in office/location and specific topics related to the work of that office/location; you may express interest in multiple offices/locations (i.e., Metro District/Roseville and Transportation Systems Management/St. Paul). Attach your cover letter AND resume to the online application.

Visit http://www.mndot.gov/planning/program/internship.html to learn more about the topics related to each office/location.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or coursework analyzing data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Microsoft Excel, or similar software.

Experience or coursework developing materials using Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign & Illustrator).

Additional Requirements

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, Driver's License Check, Education/License Verification and a drug and alcohol test.

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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