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Civil/Construction/Environmental/Geo/Structural Engineering Student Worker

State of Minnesota • Brainerd, MN • 14h ago

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

Job Class: Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 96281

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 : 09/08/2026

Closing Date : 03/05/2027 (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 Salary Range: $18.15 - $21.26 / hourly

Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior Salary Range: $20.20 - $24.02 / hourly

Classified Status : Unclassified

Anticipated Start Date: 5/19/2027

End Date: 8/27/2027

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 Extension 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, Structural Engineering, Geo Engineering, Construction Engineering and Land Management student worker positions for the summer of 2027. 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).

2027 Summer Job Locations (this list is subject to change)

Twin Cities/Metro Area

Golden Valley

Maplewood

Oakdale

Roseville

St. Paul

Greater Minnesota

Baxter

Hutchinson

Marshall

Morris

St. Cloud

Willmar

Apply early! Interviews will start in November 2026 and will continue until all positions are filled.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must be an undergraduate student currently pursuing a 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.

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.

GPA of 3.0 or higher

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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