What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Engineering Trainee position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
Trainee-Graduate Engineer for Civil, Construction, Environmental, Geo-, Structural Engineers
Salary Range: $26.62 - $39.28 / hour with pay increases every six months
Seeing this job multiple times? The Graduate Engineer Program fills multiple entry-level positions across MnDOT. We repost the announcement on LinkedIn to remind potential candidates of work opportunities at the agency. You do not need to reapply if you already completed an application.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is hiring Engineering Trainees for our Graduate Engineer & Land Surveyor Program in district offices throughout the state of Minnesota including:
- Baxter/St. Cloud
- Bemidji/Crookston
- Detroit Lakes
- Duluth/Virginia
- Mankato
- Rochester/Owatonna
- Twin Cities Metro Area
- Willmar/Marshall
We also have positions available in the specialty offices, including:
- Bridge Office - Oakdale
- Materials & Road Research Lab - Maplewood
- Office of Land Management
- Project Management & Technical Support
- Traffic
The Graduate Engineer Program gives entry-level engineers a well-rounded experience and exposure to civil and transportation engineering at MnDOT. Trainees participate in the Grad Program for up to two years, gaining professional experience by completing three- to six-month rotations through various functional areas. Trainees receive structured mentorship, continuous training opportunities, and a support network of professional engineers engaged in their training and growth. Upon program completion, Trainees are assigned a permanent position at MnDOT and promoted to Graduate Engineer 2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered, candidates must have:
- Possess a Bachelor of Science in Civil, Construction, Environmental, Geo-, Structural, or closely related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university or its equivalency or be in the final year of completing a bachelor's degree in the majors listed above*
- Maintained a minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- A valid class D driver's license
*Offers of employment are contingent on the candidate confirming an engineering degree before the position's start date.
**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.
APPLY ONLINE
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Select “Search Open Positions”
- Search by Job Opening ID 83546 or keyword “Engineer Trainee”
- Select the Job Title you wish to view
- Select “Apply”
- When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other – LinkedIn
Only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Salary : $27 - $39
