What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Student Worker position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENT WORKERS – SUMMER 2026
Salary Range: $18.15 - $21.26 per hour for SW Paraprofessional or $20.20 - $24.02 for SW Paraprofessional Sr.
For college students majoring in civil engineering, construction engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, geoengineering, land surveying, or a related field
MnDOT's Civil Engineering Student Worker Program seeks students majoring in land surveying, civil engineering, or a closely related field. Assist and support MnDOT engineers and offices with hands-on experience to complement your education in areas like:
- Construction
- Design
- Project Management
- Bridge/Structures
- Materials and Fabrication
- Water Resources
- Hydraulics
- Traffic
Most positions require in-person fieldwork. Some positions may offer a hybrid schedule option that includes 50% or more days reporting in-person and the remaining days working from home. Positions are located across the Twin Cities metro area and Greater Minnesota.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- College student currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil, construction, environmental, geo-, or structural engineering, or land surveying
- Must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter
The CEP Student Worker program is open to all qualified applicants. Members of diverse groups are encouraged to apply.*
- Priority is given to students completing their junior year
- Priority will be given to applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
*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 United States at the start of employment.
APPLY ONLINE
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Select: Search Open Positions
- Search keywords "96281"
- Select the Job Title to view the job posting
- Select: Apply
- Include referral source: Social Media – LinkedIn
Only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Salary : $18 - $24