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Working Title : Civil/Construction/Environmental/Geo/Structural Engineering Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior

• Job ID: 79665

• Location: Various

• Telework Eligible : No (some positions may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule)

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Temporary

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 09/03/2024

• Closing Date: 05/01/2025 (position will stay open until all positions are filled)

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept/DOT

• Division/Unit: Human Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Student Worker Paraprofessional: $17.58 - $20.58/ hourly

• Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior: $19.08 - $23.26/ hourly

• Classified Status: Unclassified

• Anticipated Start Date: 05/19/2025

• End Date: 08/29/2025

• Re-Posting: No

• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

* 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. *

This job posting will be used to fill multiple Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering student worker positions for the summer of 2025. Positions will assist and provide support to engineering offices throughout the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) by performing pre-engineering work as assigned and directed by the hiring supervisor. Students will gain hands-on transportation work experience. Examples of assignments may include: Construction, Design, Project Management, Bridge/Structures, Materials, Environmental Stewardship, Water Resources, Hydraulics, and Traffic. (A valid driver’s license is required for most of the positions)

For more information on MnDOT’s Civil Engineering Student Worker Program (CEP) and more details about the current openings, please visit: Civil Engineering Student Worker Program - Careers - MnDOT (state.mn.us)

2025 Summer Job Opportunities and Locations (*this list is subject to change)

Twin Cites/Metro Area

• Eden Prairie: Construction

• Golden Valley: Construction, Surveys

• Mendota Heights: Construction

• Oakdale: Construction, Surveys, Bridge (Asset, Hydraulics, Load, Estimating)

• Roseville: Bridge Maintenance, Traffic, Materials Lab

• St. Paul: Environmental Stewardship

Greater Minnesota

• Baxter: Construction

• Bemidji: Program Management, Traffic

• Detroit Lakes: Design, Surveys, Traffic

• Fergus Falls/Alexandria: Survey

• Hutchinson: Contract Admin

• Marshall: Contract Admin

• Moorhead: Construction, Traffic

• Morris: Construction

• Owatonna: Construction

• Rochester: Surveys, Project Management, Hydraulics, Traffic

• St. Cloud: Construction, Materials Lab, Bridge Maintenance, Traffic

• Mankato: Design, Traffic, Survey, Hydraulics, Project Management

• Willmar: Design, Traffic, Hydraulics, Contract Admin

• Windom: Survey

Apply Early! Interviews will start in November 2024 and will continue until all positions are filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must be an undergraduate student currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Civil, Construction, Environmental, Geo or Structural 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. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to the appointment.

The program is open to all qualified applicants. Members of diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

**If you meet the above qualifications, please email the following documents to amanda.bowlin@state.mn.us :

• Resume

• Transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable)

Preferred Qualifications

Students completing their junior year, but sophomores may also apply.

GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Physical Requirements

Varies based on type of work. If work is physical in nature, a pre-employment physical may be required.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.