Summer Civil or Construction Engineering Student Workers

$15.17 - $16.14 an hour - Student Worker

$16.48 - $20.09 an hour - Student Worker Sr.

Morris/Hancock, MN

Summer Materials Lab Student Worker Needed!

This job posting will be used to fill Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering student positions for the summer of 2021. Positions will assist and provide support to engineering offices throughout MnDOT by performing pre-engineering work as assigned and directed by the hiring supervisor. Students will gain hands-on professional work experience and work on transportation – focused projects. Approximate employment dates are May 17 - August 20. This is a great opportunity to gain experience and may provide opportunity for advancement.

The purpose of this position is to certify that the Pre-Cast Concrete Plant at Hancock are producing, sampling, and testing material in conformance with specifications, plans, and special provisions and to ensure that all required documentation is completed and submitted to the proper authorities.

Primary Tasks:

• Monitor the fabrication of pre-cast concrete box culverts (40%)
• Monitor the fabrication of pre-cast concrete culverts and arch pipe (40%)
• Inspect steel placement, concrete batching, casting and curing (40%)
• Review and approve repair work (40%)
• Review finished products in the storage yard (40%)

There may be a variety of other duties throughout the day also, like watching concrete tests, collect and record temps, collect samples to be sent to lab, etc.

ABOUT 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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicant must be an undergraduate student currently pursuing a B.S. in civil or construction engineering. Student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Priority will be given to student completing their junior year

Additional Requirements

Please also submit the following documents to denise.hals@state.mn.us.

• Resume
• Transcript (An unofficial copy is acceptable)
• A letter of recommendation
• Statement of Interest (up to two pages outlining your reasons for wanting to participate in the program, future academic and career goals, and relevant skills and experience)

(You will be asked to provide a copy of your transcript to verify your GPA prior to being invited to interview.) 

NOTE: STUDENTS MUST INCLUDE AN ANTICIPATED GRADUATION/COMPLETION DATE ON THEIR RESUME. THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY TO BE CONSIDERED.

APPLY ONLINE:

1. Go to mn.gov/mmb/careers/
2. Click “External Applicants”.
3. On the Job Search Page in the Keywords section enter 42004 and click Search.
4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting.
5. Click Apply.
6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other – College.

Only applicants received on mn.gov/mmb/careers/ will be considered.

CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON:

Denise Hals, Civil Engineering Internship Program Manager

denise.hals@state.mn.us

651-366-3411