Careers

Positions are available in several MnDOT offices across Minnesota for the summer of 2025. Students have the opportunity to work in functional areas from design, construction, and traffic to bridge maintenance and asset management. As part of the application process, students must rank their work preference in specific topics, areas, or locations to provide the best match between the student and MnDOT.

Learn about our current student worker opportunities

January - March

Interviews

Student worker interviews take place between January and March

May

Student worker appointments begin

Student worker program typically starts in the second or third week of May

June

MnDOT tour

Students may tour and learn about other MnDOT departments or modes of transportation.

July

CTS tour

In partnership with the University of Minnesota's Center for Transportation Studies, students learn about the transportation research that is happening at the campus.

August

Student worker appointments end

Before the end of the summer, students participate in an end-of-the-summer debrief.

Students must meet the following requirements to be considered for a position in the Civil Engineering Student Worker Program:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program, pursuing a degree in Civil, Construction, Geo, Structural, or Environmental Engineering
  
  • Enrolled in two or more classes per semester/quarter
    
    • Any lesser class load is treated as a semester or quarter off
      
    • You will be asked to complete an Education Verification form before the appointment
      
  • Priority is given to students completing their junior year, but sophomores and freshmen may also apply
    
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0
  
• Applicant must be legally eligible for employment in the United States, and proof of work eligibility is required

The program is open to all qualified applicants. Members of diverse groups are encouraged to apply. No prior transportation-related work experience is required for the program.