At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Working Title: Civil Engineering Student Worker
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional
Agency: Transportation Dept

• This was previously announced and we are re-posting for additional candidates.

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 4/05/2023
• Closing Date: 4/28/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Insuff Wk Tm
• Division/Unit: District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D4 Traffic Operations
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Student Worker Para ProfessionalSalary Range: $15.94 - $18.66 / hourly
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
• End Date: Mid-August 2023
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This job posting will be used to fill multiple Civil Engineering student worker positions for the summer of 2023.

Apply Early! Interviews will start in January 2023 and will continue until all positions are filled.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering summer student worker positions available. Students will gain hands-on professional work experience and work on transportation - focused projects. The following positions are available:

Materials/Soils - Detroit Lakes

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 inplace pavements and soils and/or assist Materials Engineers with collecting and compiling data from various historical sources.

Traffic Counts - Moorhead

Assist with traffic volume data collection by setting portable traffic counters and road tubes to obtain count information.

Surveys/Right of Way - Detroit Lakes or Fergus Falls

Assist the field survey crew with locating right of way boundaries, construction staking projects, and operating the GNSS Rover of Total Station to enable accurate collection of field survey data. Assist the right of way/permit area with filing, recording and mailing out permits.

Design - Detroit Lakes

Assist with the preparation of final design plans, gathering necessary information needed to recommend solutions on hydraulics, erosion control, and draining issues for design/construction projects. Assist with permits and ensure all environmental concerns are addressed

Permits - Detroit Lakes

Assist with activities associated with Right of Way Permits

Construction – Detroit Lakes

Provide technical assistance in the preparation of highway construction plans using a Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) system and assists inspectors to ensure projects are completed in accordance with MnDOT policy. Assist in inspection of contractor's 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.

Construction – Morris

Provide technical assistance in the preparation of highway construction plans using a Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) system and assists inspectors to ensure projects are completed in accordance with MnDOT policy. Assist in inspection of contractor's 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class D Driver’s License
• Knowledge and application of advanced mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry for engineering positions.
• Ability to evaluate designs and provide technical knowledge and/or recommend design revisions or changes; ability to interact with customers (both internal and external) and stakeholders.
• Candidates must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education and currently be enrolled as a full-time student in the Civil Technology Program, Construction Management, Surveying Program or Civil Engineering Program with a GPA of at least 2.0.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates completed at least one year of post-secondary education and currently be enrolled as a full-time student in Civil Technology Program or Civil Engineering Program with a GPA of at least 3.0.

Physical Requirements

Some of the jobs are physical in nature and will require a pre-employment physical.

Work elements: May require frequent exposure to weather elements (cold and hot) on a daily basis.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following: pre-employment physical and pre-work screen, driver's license check, and background check.

Please attach your resume and unofficial transcripts as a single pdf document.

NOTE: Students must include an anticipated graduation/completion date on their resume.

** 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 US at the start of employment.**

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Alicia Isakson at alicia.isakson@state.mn.us or 218-846-3507.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Alicia Isakson at alicia.isakson@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs, services and activities and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom applicant has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651-366-4720; or using MN Relay 711.

The MnDOT Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html.