Civil Engineering Student Worker program opportunities
The Civil Engineering Student Worker Program is currently accepting applications for Summer 2025. Below is a list of positions available as of September 2025.
In addition to applying at mn.gov/careers, students applying to the Civil Engineering Student Worker Program must complete the CEP Postion Preference form and also email the following items to Amanda.Bolin@state.mn.us.:
- Resume - include your anticipated graduation date
- Transcript - unofficial is acceptable
- Letter of Recommendation*
- A one page Statement of Interest which includes:
• Why you want to participate in this program
• Your future academic and career goals
• Your relevant skills and experience
* MnDOT requires reference checks for candidates who are extended a contingent job offer. A Letter of Recommendation may be used as part of the reference check. If a Letter of Recommendation is not available, the candidate will be required to provide an additional reference.
Eden Prairie
Construction - Metro District
Location: 8080 Mitchell Rd; Eden Prairie, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Complete complex inspection activities, basic documentation, frequent materials testing, writing change orders, and occasional application of contract enforcement procedures.
Primary Tasks
- Assist with field inspection, field testing, and calculate field testing results
- Review contractor traffic control and signing to ensure they are in accordance with contract requirements
Golden Valley
Construction - Metro District
Location: 2055 Lilac Dr. North; Golden Valley, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Provide construction support, construction material testing, inspection activities,and basic documentation for measurement of quantities, and enforcement of contract procedures.
Primary Tasks
- Learn to perform construction material testing, construction inspection, and how to measure and document quantities of the contractor’s work
- Learn to perform other contract administrative duties, such as project documentation and equipment inspection
Construction Survey - Metro District
Location: 2055 Lilac Dr. North; Golden Valley, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 2
Description: Serve as a member of a field survey crew performing location and/or construction surveys.
Primary Tasks
- Make horizontal and vertical measurements using appropriate methods and procedures
- Locate and establish the coordinate position and elevation of natural and artificial features above, below, and upon the surface of the earth
- Set survey stakes such as key stakes, blue tops, paving hubs, slope stakes, and drainage stakes
Maplewood
Materials Lab - Metro District
Location: 1400 Gervais Ave; Maplewood, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Perform tasks related to pavement project scoping, soils investigation, and program delivery.
Primary Tasks
- Support soils engineers with preparation of elements of pavement design recommendations
- Pavement project scoping support including funding targets, pavement performance measures, and scoping process of preservation projects
Mendota Heights
Construction Safety – Metro District
Location: 2229 Pilot Knob Rd, Mendota Heights, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist the Chief Inspector and Project Engineer/Supervisor by completing complex inspection activities, basic documentation, and frequent materials testing.
Primary Tasks
- Assist in routine field-testing of construction materials
- Measure, compute, document, and enter information into AASHTOWare DWRs and postings to accurately determine amount of payment for contractor
Oakdale
Bridge Office Data/Asset Management – Central Office
Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist field inspectors by performing various testing activities, data collection, and analysis.
Primary Tasks
- Learn how to author data manipulation scripts, working with bridge databases, data visualization software, and data mapping/GIS tools
- Engage in testing, providing feedback, and explore possibility of new tablet software to aid in bridge data collection
Bridge Office Hydraulics – Central Office
Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist with TAMS HydInfra documentation/training and related tasks and archive existing drainage design documentation.
Primary Tasks
- Assist with the review and refine materials used to set drainage standards/policy
- Assist with river mapping and 3D scanning of bridge sites
Bridge Office Load/Construction – Central Office
Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist with project review from conception, support projects through construction, and develops repair recommendations for existing bridges.
Primary Tasks
- Assist with documentation of repair progress by performing in-field photo logs
- Assist with the review of recently completed projects to ensure all pile reports are in the electronic document system
Bridge Office Materials Fabrication – Central Office
Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN
Work type: Office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist in converting outdated design programs into a current format, update programs to meet the most current AASHTO specifications, and develop new sign support structure programs.
Primary Tasks
- Review steel shop drawings for structures and bridges
Construction Survey – Metro District
Location: 3485 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 3
Description: Serve as a member of a field survey crew performing location and/or construction surveys.
Primary Tasks
- Make horizontal and vertical measurements using appropriate methods and procedures
- Locate and establish the coordinate position and elevation of natural and artificial features above, below, and upon the surface of the earth
- Set survey stakes such as key stakes, blue tops, paving hubs, slope stakes, and drainage stakes
Roseville
Bridge Maintenance and Inspection – Metro District
Location: 1500 W County Road B2, Roseville, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 3
Description: Assist the lead bridge inspectors and engineers in conducting regular, inspections of bridges including visual assessments, measurements, and evaluations of structural components.
Primary Tasks
- Update bridge inspection element data and perform simple analysis using a variety of methods
- Assist with inspection, inspect element data input and simple data analysis of inspection findings on non-bridge structures as requested
Maintenance – Metro District
Location: 1500 W County Road B2, Roseville, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist Metro Maintenance with clerical and field work.
Primary Tasks
- Collect inventory and inspect field data for various assets including pedestrian, noise wall, retaining wall, and others
- Create clear and detailed maps that can be used for maintenance activities
Maintenance/Freeway Ops – Metro District
Location: 1500 W County Road B2, Roseville, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist in the management and coordination of the MnDOT Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) and its traffic management systems by performing work involving the control room operation, field observations, and routine data collection and analysis.
Primary Tasks
- Assist E-ZPass staff with HOV lane violation studies
- Observe and analyze ramp meter data and operations to assist the Assistant Freeway Operations Engineer in ensuring optimal operations
Metro Projects – Metro District
Location: 1500 W County Road B2, Roseville, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist in managing major MnDOT projects in the metro area.
Primary Tasks
- Assist the project manager with project management tasks including tracking the scope, schedule, and budget of the project, and updating as needed
- Assist with the review of technical memos and help to coordinate reviews with internal functional groups
Traffic Speed Zone – Metro District
Location: 1500 W County Road B2, Roseville, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 2
Description: Assist the Traffic Engineering Program Support unit through research, collection, and analysis of data and the development of appropriate reports.
Primary Tasks
- Investigate, analyze, and evaluate crash data for a variety of customers including state and federal agencies, county and city personnel, consultants, the media, and the general public
- Assist traffic support personnel with the compilation and accurate data reporting required to support traffic studies
Water Resources – Metro District
Location: 1500 W County Road B2, Roseville, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 2
Description: Assist in performing hydraulic infrastructure inventory and inspection.
Primary Tasks
- Utilize GPS/GIS equipment and software to collect inspection data of Metro stormwater features
- Assist with locating, interpreting and printing construction plans
St. Paul
Environmental Stewardship – Central Office
Location: 6000 Minnehaha Ave, Fort Snelling, MN
Work type: Field, Office, and telework
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist the Office of Environmental Stewardship Modeling by updating existing databases, researching materials, and assisting with environmental documentation.
Primary Tasks
- Assist in water, air, and soil quality monitoring and sampling throughout the State to so that the data can be obtained, evaluated, and applied
- Service, calibrate, maintain, and repair air and water quality monitoring and sampling equipment
Alexandria, Detroit Lakes, or Fergus Falls
Surveys/Right of Way - District 4
Location: TBD
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Support District 4 Surveys and Right of Way sections including scanning, documentation, pre-acquisition/acquisition activities, base maps, office processing, field staking, topo surveys, and data collection.
Primary Tasks
- Create and maintain files and records pertaining to right of way acquisition according to standards to keep information current and facilitate easy retrieval of files and records
- Create parcel sketches for acquiring right of way
Baxter
Construction - District 3
Location: 7694 Industrial Park Road, Baxter, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist with inspection activities, basic documentation, frequent materials testing, writing change orders and occasional application of contract enforcement procedures.
Primary Tasks
- Perform routine field-testing of construction materials
- Assist in the performance of construction inspections under the direction of the chief inspector
Bemidji
Program Development/Water Resources - District 2
Location: 3920 Hwy 2 West; Bemidji, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist the Water Resources and Environmental unit in the completion of hydraulic scoping and design tasks such as office work, research, and field inspections.
Primary Tasks
- Assist in conducting visual inspections of culverts and drainage structures to determine condition and possible repair practices
- Assist with the design of drainage features on construction projects so the planned features are hydraulically adequate, economical, and environmentally sound
Traffic - District 2
Location: 3920 Hwy 2 West; Bemidji, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 2
Description: Provide technical assistance in timely collection and processing of traffic count data to meet the agency’s program requirements.
Primary Tasks
- Assist data collection schedules from a state-wide master schedule
- Provide field notes of occurrences affecting count variation from historic counts
Detroit Lakes
Design - District 4
Location: 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN
Work type: In-office (may include some telework)
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist in the preparation of final design plans according to MnDOT design standards.
Primary Tasks
- Assist with preparation in design memo standards sheets and obtaining design exceptions
- Assists in developing construction plans ensuring government standards are met
- Prepare detailed technical drawings and make engineering computations data and design standards
Surveys/Right of Way Planning - District 4
Location: 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Support District 4 Surveys and Right of Way sections through scanning, documentation, pre-acquisition/acquisition activities, base maps, office processing, field staking, topo surveys, and data collection.
Primary Tasks
- Gather and analyze data, conduct literature reviews, and recommend alternatives to address existing and future transportation system needs and deficiencies
- Assist in the development and management of consultant contracts
Hutchinson
Construction/Contract Administration - District 8
Location: 1400 Adams Street SE, Hutchinson, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist in inspection, testing, and documentation during the construction phase for highway construction projects.
Primary Tasks
- Assist with inspection of contractor’s work and methods ensuring the work meets the plans, specifications, and special provisions required
- Perform accurate, timely, thorough field testing of construction materials according to specifications
Mankato
Design/Hydraulics - District 7
Location: 2151 Bassett Drive; Mankato, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 2
Description: Assist the Design Section with highway construction plan preparation and hydraulic tasks using a Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) system.
Primary Tasks
- Search, locate, and retrieve previous plan information from the district filing systems to be available for plan preparation
- Coordinate, collect, and maintain GIS pond/culvert GPS data so it remains current and accurate
Land Management/Survey - District 7
Location: 2151 Bassett Drive; Mankato, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist with fieldwork for surveys.
Primary Tasks
- Assist in the performance of construction, location, and land surveying activities
- Set up, use, and maintain survey equipment so the crew has functioning equipment ready for daily tasks
Project Management - District 7
Location: 2151 Bassett Drive; Mankato, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 2
Description: Assist in developing the project manager concept, processes to use, and tools needed to successfully manage projects.
Primary Tasks
- Assist in scoping worksheet and report templates revisions, prepare guidance regarding scoping, scheduling, cost estimating, funding, and risk management, and develop measures and tracking mechanisms to verify the effectiveness of the project management program
Traffic - District 7
Location: 2151 Bassett Drive; Mankato, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 3
Description: Assist the district traffic group in completing preventive maintenance work for the district’s electrical and roadway lighting systems across the district and supplementing the Signal and Lighting Engineering Specialist.
Primary Tasks
- Review and update the traffic signal preventive maintenance (PM) checklist including plans, signal inventory, and maps as needed
- Assist with roadway lighting preventive maintenance
Marshall
Construction/Contract Administration - District 8
Location: 1800 East College Drive, Marshall, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist in the inspection, testing, and documentation during the construction phase for highway construction projects.
Primary Tasks
- Assist with inspection of contractor’s work and methods ensuring the work meets the plans, specifications, and special provisions required
- Document and summarize all appropriate data necessary to pay contractors promptly ensuring data integrity and compliance with government regulations
Moorhead
Construction - District 4
Location: 2951 41 ½ Street, Moorhead, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist with field inspection and materials testing so that completed projects and materials are incorporated according to MnDOT plans, specifications, and standards.
Primary Tasks
- Obtain and transport representative samples and construction materials
- Measure, compute, and collect tickets to document contract pay items
Traffic - District 4
Location: 2951 41 ½ Street, Moorhead, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Support District 4 traffic counting personnel and assist with traffic volume data collection.
Primary Tasks
- Assist with setting up portable traffic counters and road tubes to obtain count information
- Assist with maintaining completed traffic count logs and other data paperwork to ensure accurate records
Morris
Construction - District 4
Location: 51 Minnesota Drive, Morris, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist with field inspection and materials testing so that completed projects and materials are incorporated into the projects according to MnDOT plans, specifications, and standards.
Primary Tasks
- Obtain and transport representative samples and construction materials
- Measure, compute, and collect tickets to document contract pay items
Owatonna
Construction/Technical - District 6
Location: 1010 21st Ave NW; Owatonna, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Perform technical and paraprofessional work to assist engineers, technical, and professional staff.
Primary Tasks
- Assist field inspectors with testing activities such as gradations, density, air, beam cylinder, and slump in the field to ensure quality of materials
- Assist with checking measurements, dimensions, and tolerances of construction roadway features
Rochester
Construction Survey - District 6
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Perform technical and paraprofessional work to assist engineers, technical, and professional staff.
Primary Tasks
- Perform high-accuracy control surveys throughout the state to support MnDOT’s design, construction, and asset management efforts
- Establish precise horizontal and vertical coordinates on permanent survey markers
Construction/Technical - District 6
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Perform technical and paraprofessional work to assist engineers, technical, and professional staff.
Primary Tasks
- Assist field inspectors with various testing activities such as gradations, density, air, beam cylinder and slump in the field as required to ensure quality of materials
- Assistin checking measurements, dimensions, and tolerances of construction roadway features
Materials Lab - District 6
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Perform technical and paraprofessional work to assist engineers, technical, and professional staff.
Primary Tasks
- Assist inspectors and senior transportation series employees in the areas of surveys, field inspection, materials, traffic, or hydraulics
- Assist with testing aggregate, bituminous, and concrete construction materials
Project Management - District 6
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, MN
Work type: In-office (may include some telework)
Number of positions: 1
Description: Perform technical and paraprofessional work to assist engineers, technical, and professional staff.
Primary Tasks
- Assist in the preparation of plansaccording to MnDOT and CADD data standards to meet scheduled turn-in dates
- Provide hydraulic support, coordination, inspection, and documentation for permits, grading, and culvert projects
Traffic - District 6
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Perform technical and paraprofessional work to assist engineers, technical, and professional staff.
Primary Tasks
- Research crash data and develop a work zone crash report
- Conduct traffic counting services including set up and retrieval of counting equipment and data extraction
Water Resources/Hydraulics - District 6
Location: 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 2
Description: Perform technical and paraprofessional work to assist engineers, technical, and professional staff.
Primary Tasks
- Assist with scoping drainage preservation projects for infrastructure repair and replacement needs
- Assist with field inspections of drainage infrastructure including pipes, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, structural pollution control devices, and treatment features (ponds, infiltration and filtration basins)
St. Cloud
Bridge Maintenance - District 3
Location: 3725 12th Street N, St. Cloud, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 3
Description: Assist lead bridge inspectors and engineers in conducting regular inspections of bridges, including visual assessments, measurements, and evaluations of structural components.
Primary Tasks
- Assist the lead inspector in analyzing inspection data to identify potential issues, deterioration, or areas of concern that may require further attention
- Assist the bridge maintenance supervisor in routine tasks, such as cleaning, painting, minor repairs, and vegetation removal to prevent corrosion and maintain the appearance of the bridge
Construction - District 3
Location: 3725 12th Street N, St. Cloud, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist with inspection activities, basic documentation, frequent materials testing, writing change orders and occasional application of contract enforcement procedures.
Primary Tasks
- Assist with routine field-testing of construction materials
- Assist in construction inspections under the direction of the chief inspector
Materials Lab - District 3
Location: 3725 12th Street N, St. Cloud, MN
Work type: In-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Perform and assist with laboratory testing or field inspection of construction materials.
Primary Tasks
- Test aggregate, bituminous, and concrete construction materials
- Clean and grease testing equipment and prepare it for next sample
Traffic - District 3
Location: 3725 12th Street N, St. Cloud, MN
Work type: In-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist the assistant district traffic engineers with various tasks and studies including collection of intersection control evaluation data, crash data, and lane closure manual updates.
Primary Tasks
- Collect and analyze turning movement and crash data
- Help Assistant Traffic Engineer with various sign requests
Willmar
Contract Administration/ADA Review - District 8
Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist the planning staff in gathering and analyzing data related to bridge improvements, sidewalk and ramp (ADA) needs for highway corridors and planned improvements in the district.
Primary Tasks
- Complete and review inventory of District 8 ADA Inventory for deficiencies and compliance; record the information obtained in the ADA inventory database
- Accurately identify, record, and quantify any ADA deficiencies and noncompliance found
Design/Hydraulics - District 8
Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 2
Description: Assist in hydraulics, design, contract administration, traffic, or pre-design activities to assist the delivery of district projects and programs.
Primary Tasks
- Perform hydraulic support, coordination, inspection, and documentation for permits and grading and culvert projects
- Record findings by photo, data collector, hand notes, or other methods as prescribed
Pre-Design/Environmental Review - District 8
Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Perform preliminary design support, coordination, and documentation for pavement and bridge construction projects.
Primary Tasks
- Assist in the preparation of environmental documentation for pavement and bridge projects to ensure conformance with state and federal laws
- Document design standards for projects including design memos, complete streets documentation, and scoping reports
Traffic - District 8
Location: 2505 Transportation Road, Willmar, MN
Work type: Field and in-office
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist with field collection and analysis for traffic related items including sign inventory and no passing zones.
Primary Tasks
- Conduct field reviews to inventory signs and prioritize needs for upcoming sign changeover projects
- Conduct field reviews to document existing no passing zones and analyze/update locations to meet current speed limits and standards
Windom
Land Management/Survey - District 7
Location: 180 S County Road 26 Drive; Windom, MN
Work type: Field
Number of positions: 1
Description: Assist with fieldwork for surveys.
Primary Tasks
- Assist in construction, location, and land surveying activities
- Set up, use, and maintain survey equipment so the crew has functioning equipment ready for daily tasks