About the role#
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hiring up to two full-time Student Workers for the Summer 2027 term. These positions are based in the Metro District and offer an opportunity to support hydraulic infrastructure projects. You will work a standard day shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What you'll do#
- Perform inventory and inspections of hydraulic Water Resources infrastructure.
- Use GIS and GPS applications to conduct analysis and create reports.
- Assist with Water Resources Engineering automation and information resource support tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment at a college, university, trade, or technical school.
- Pursuit of a degree in Civil Engineering, Soil Science, Hydraulics, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, GIS, or a related field.
- Enrollment in at least six semester credits (or nine quarter credits) for undergraduate students, or at least two courses for graduate students.
- A valid Class D Driver's License.
- Completion of at least two years of post-secondary education in the program area to qualify for the Senior classification.
- Ability to pass a background check, which may include criminal history, employment reference, and education verification.
Location & details#
- Location: Roseville, Minnesota.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Sponsorship: The agency does not provide work visa sponsorship or OPT extensions for STEM students.
About State of Minnesota
The State of Minnesota operates as a government entity with offices in 86 of the 87 counties in the state. It employs over 50,000 people across more than 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities. The organization manages public services ranging from transportation and natural resources to healthcare and law enforcement. Its headquarters are located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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