Internship: Civil Engineering Technician and Surveying na Hennepin County, MN
Hennepin County, MN · Medina, Estados Unidos Da América · Hybrid
- Escritório em Medina
About the Department
The Public Works Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking four non-benefit earning interns to be a part of the Design, Bridge, Construction and Planning division.
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Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340 or in a field environment within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. The Public Works Facility in Medina is not accessible by public transportation. These positions will start in May/June 2026 and last until August 2026 with flexible start and end dates. Interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week. The proposed schedule is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility on work schedules. When school is in session, interns may work 5-10 hours per week depending on student interest and availability.
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340 or in a field environment within Hennepin County, and remote as job duties require. The Public Works Facility in Medina is not accessible by public transportation. These positions will start in May/June 2026 and last until August 2026 with flexible start and end dates. Interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week. The proposed schedule is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility on work schedules. When school is in session, interns may work 5-10 hours per week depending on student interest and availability.
While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About these position types:
These positions are limited duration, non-benefit earning internships.
These positions are internally classified as an Intern II.
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Note: You must attach a resume with your application materials in order to be considered for these positions.
The responsibilities of each position include but are not limited to the following:
The preferred candidate will have a strong interest in transportation design. The transportation design division intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Support our design teams by working on CAD drawings, plan preparation, and basic engineering calculations.
- Work with teams across the design division to support a range of engineering tasks.
- Gain exposure to the work of Public Works and Hennepin County through field visits, job shadowing, and attending project coordination meetings with staff.
- Develop hands-on experience within the Design division, and conclude your internship by presenting your key takeaways, newly acquired skills, and what you’ve learned throughout the experience.
Transportation Bridge division:
The preferred candidate will have a strong interest in bridge work. The transportation bridge division intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Become familiar with engineering plans and details to support in the development of technical drawings.
- Develop or modify technical documents relating to bridges and retaining walls.
- Support Hennepin County's annual bridge inspection program.
- Assist with quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and calculations under the close supervision of engineers, drafters, and support staff.
- Conduct research in support of engineering documents using codes, standards, and technical drawings.
Transportation Construction division:
The preferred candidate will have a strong interest in construction and transportation. The transportation construction division intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Assist in construction surveying and inspection of construction activities.
- Assist in materials testing soils investigations.
- Assist in and check quantity calculations.
- Enter data for computer applications and produce necessary outputs.
- Document field activities, summarize data, and assist in routine report preparation.
Transportation Planning:
The preferred candidate will have a strong interest in transportation planning, CAD work, and compiling data. The Transportation Planning intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
- Assist with developing CAD drawings for pavement restriping concepts.
- Compile quantity takeoffs from completed plans in preparation for year-end metrics reporting.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Currently enrolled in a vocational/technical degree program in construction, engineering, land surveying/highway engineering technology, civil engineering, geography, GIS, urban planning/studies or another related field.
- Have recently graduate (within 6 months) in a vocational/technical degree program in construction, engineering, land surveying/highway engineering technology, civil engineering, geography, GIS, urban planning/studies or another related field.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
- Reliable internet connection and self-support hybrid office space.
- Experience troubleshooting basic computer issues.
- Knowledge of math functions such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ArcGIS, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Microstation/AutoCAD, and Synchro/SimTraffic.
- Ability to:
- Walk on uneven terrain; bend and stoop; work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Communicate with staff at all levels of the organization, in person, and via email and phone.
About the department:
We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
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Hennepin County values employee retention and engagement through a culture of individual development. If you are a current employee looking for an internship you are responsible for communicating and seeking approval from your supervisor/manager on an arrangement on schedule and workload prior to accepting the paid internship position. The compensation for the internship will be paid at the amount advertised in this posting.
If you have questions, contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855
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