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Internship: Civil Engineering
Hennepin County
Transportation Operations
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Salary
$23 - $23
per hour
Type
Internship
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February 18, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This internship involves helping with transportation projects in a county public works department, such as creating plans, collecting data in the field, and using software to design road maintenance.
It's a flexible, part-time role during the school year that ramps up to full-time in summer, ideal for students or recent graduates studying engineering or related fields who want hands-on experience in civil infrastructure.
A good fit would be someone organized, tech-savvy, and comfortable with both office work and outdoor tasks.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation (within 6 months) from a vocational/technical or undergraduate program in civil engineering, engineering, land surveying, highway engineering technology, geography, GIS, urban planning/studies, or a related field for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit
- Reliable internet connection and self-supported hybrid office space for remote work
- Availability for hybrid schedule: 5-10 hours/week during school (Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm), up to 40 hours/week in summer, starting March or June 2026 through August 2026 with possible extension
- Must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin
- Attach a resume with application to be considered
Full Job Description
The Public Works Transportation Operations department is seeking a non-benefit earning intern to be a part of the program management group.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340 and Osseo Maintenance Shop 8751 Jefferson Hwy, Osseo MN 55369 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. This position has the flexibility in the start date, with the opportunity to begin as early as March 2026 or after the school term ends in early June. This role will continue through August 2026 with the potential to extend on a case-by-case basis. Interns are scheduled to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While school is in session, interns will work 5-10 hours per week, with some flexibility on work schedules. In the summer, interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week.
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340 and Osseo Maintenance Shop 8751 Jefferson Hwy, Osseo MN 55369 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. This position has the flexibility in the start date, with the opportunity to begin as early as March 2026 or after the school term ends in early June. This role will continue through August 2026 with the potential to extend on a case-by-case basis. Interns are scheduled to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While school is in session, interns will work 5-10 hours per week, with some flexibility on work schedules. In the summer, interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week.
While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About this position type:
This position is limited duration, non-benefit earning internships.
This position is internally classified as an Intern II.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
Note: You must attach a resume with your application materials in order to be considered for this position.
In this position you will:
- Assist in plan production using OpenRoads Technology.
- Learn the fundamentals of OpenRoads software while producing maintenance projects.
- Assist in entering and checking project estimates.
- Create geometric alignments for pavement preservation projects.
- Assist with data collection, field inspections and other field work as required.
Need to have:
- Must be in one of the following:
- Current enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic school year in a vocational/technical or an undergraduate degree program in engineering, land surveying/highway engineering technology, civil engineering, geography, GIS, urban planning/studies or another related field.
- Recent graduate (within 6 months) in in a vocational/technical or an undergraduate degree program in 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 with:
- Troubleshooting basic computer issues.
- Math functions such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, ArcGIS or CAD and Adobe Acrobat.
- Construction equipment, materials and methods.
- 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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