Civil Engineering Intern

Enjoy working outside?

Assist in inspection of contractors work and methods so that the construction work meets the requirements of the plans, specifications, and special provisions.

Perform field testing of construction materials to ensure that tests are performed accurately, timely, thoroughly, and according to specification.

Document and summarize all appropriate data necessary to pay contractors promptly and process final contract acceptance documents to ensure data integrity and compliance with government regulations.

Typical Hours (Monday Friday, Overtime likely, including some Saturdays or contractors hours) 7:00AM 3:30PM Materials (Rochester up to 3 position) Assist the Materials Lab in performing various materials property tests on materials used for road and bridge construction, assist the Auger Crew with performing field investigation of place pavements and soils and/or assist Material Engineers with collecting and compiling data from various historical sources.

Typical Hours (Monday - Friday) 7:00AM - 3:30PM.

Hydraulics (Rochester up to 4 positions) Enjoy working outside and seeing areas all around Southeast MN?

Assist the Hydraulics Squad Leader in inspecting drainage features like pipes, ponds, and structures.

Use TAMS (Transportation Management System) tools to update databases and ensure features are accurate.

Recommend repairs to pipes in poor condition to avoid damage to our State Highways and unplanned detours.

Typical Hours (Tuesday - Friday) 6:00AM 4:30PM.

Right of Way (Rochester 1 position) Assist the Right of Way staff with ordering titles, basic CADD drafting, map updating, filing papers, scanning documents, miscellaneous errands, and county GIS property records research.

Assist the Permits staff with permits, leases, and reviewing the right of way for encroachments.

Typical Hours (Monday Friday) 8:00AM 4:30PM Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage.

Other benefits include: 12 paid holidays per year Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year Earn 13 days paid sick time Defined pension plan Paid life insurance Paid parental leave available Some telework may be available And more!

Minimum Qualifications: Must be 18 years old or older Knowledge and application of advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Knowledge of computer software used in testing and design work and ability to use windows based operating systems.

Ability to understand technical documents and follow instructions.

Candidates must be currently enrolled or enrolling within three months as a full-time student (six semester/9 quarter credits) in a post-secondary or graduate program with a GPA and maintain at least 2.0.

Candidates with at least two (2) years of post-secondary education in the program area in which they are employed will qualify for the student worker paraprofessional senior classification.

Valid Class D Drivers License required for construction and hydraulics positions.

Positions in State Aid/Agreements, Right of Way, GIS/Planning, Traffic, Project Management, Materials positions do not require a Class D Drivers License, however, incumbent must be able to provide their own transportation for travel or possess a valid drivers license to drive for state business.

How to Apply: Please Apply Online by 04/01/2026: 1.

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Contact for Additional Information: Lena Garcia, MnDOT Lead Recruitment Specialist