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We recruit and develop a highly qualified, talented, diverse workforce for MnDOT.

MnDOT's Career Pathway Programs provides paid positions to high school and college students as well as recent civil engineering and land surveyor graduates. The programs are designed to equip and train participants for potential permanent placement at MnDOT.

10/14/2026

Ready to start your application journey at MnDOT? Check out these tips to make your trip smoother.

Every job listed on mn.gov/careers includes a section of:
👉 Minimum Qualifications (or the MUST HAVES) - If you don’t meet all of them, you won’t be considered for an interview
👉 Preferred Qualifications (or the NICE-TO-HAVES) - the items that set you apart from other applicants

Tips to make your application stand out:
✅ Make sure to clearly list your qualifications and skills on your application. Mimic the wording in the job posting to make sure the person reviewing your application can identify all the minimum qualifications. YES, real people review resumes at MnDOT
✅ Include everything listed on the minimum qualifications on your application/resume; even basic items you may think everyone has (i.e., a valid driver's license) need to be listed if they are a minimum qualification.

Other things to remember:
✅ Start and end dates that include the month and year for your experience
✅ Make it clear and complete - the length of a resume doesn’t matter at MnDOT
✅ Network to learn about job opportunities

Lastly, read through the entire job posting and make sure you include any additional items or documentation required to complete your application.

Learn more about current available positions at mndot.gov/careers/job-openings.html

10/07/2026

🔎 Find your future career path with MnDOT’s Graduate Engineer and Land Surveyor Training Program.

✅ This two‑year rotational program gives engineering and land surveying graduates a big‑picture view of the diverse work MnDOT handles. Through hands‑on rotations, you’ll apply what you learned in school while gaining practical experience and developing leadership skills that set you up for long-term success.

👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ With dedicated tracks for engineers and land surveyors, the program offers plenty of opportunities to explore the areas of engineering that interest you most and help you discover where you want to take your career next.

🔗 Learn more and apply today at mn.gov/careers.
Engineers use keyword: 96190
Land Surveyors use keyword: 96212

09/11/2026

Fall recruitment season is here, and the Career Pathway Programs team is on the move! We’ll be visiting schools and conferences across the Midwest over the next few months to meet students and graduates interested in shaping the future of transportation at MnDOT.

Whether you’re in high school, college, or already part of the workforce, it's not too late to build a meaningful career helping create safe transportation systems for Minnesota communities.

See where the CPP team will be and learn more about our pathway programs at mndot.gov/careers/student-grad.html

09/09/2026

👷‍♀️MnDOT’s Civil Engineering Student Worker Program is now accepting applications for summer 2027

👷‍♂️Current college students majoring in civil engineering, construction engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, geoengineering, or land surveying are invited to apply.

🏗 CEP student workers:
✅ Gain hands-on experience
✅ Work on current transportation projects
✅ Learn directly from MnDOT engineers
✅ Start building their career while still in school

Learn more and apply today
👉 mndot.gov/careers/civil-engineering-program.html

09/03/2026

MnDOT’s Graduate Engineer Training Program is now accepting applications for January and May 2027 start dates.

For more than 40 years, this two‑year rotational program has started the careers of hundreds of engineering graduates in civil, construction, structural, environmental, and geoengineering.

All trainees complete hands‑on rotations in design and construction, then select additional rotations based on their interests and goals. Each participant works with a support team that includes an advisor, rotation supervisors, the program manager, and a mentor.

Find your purpose in state service at MnDOT. Apply today at mn.gov/careers using keyword 96190.

08/27/2026

MnDOT’s Phoenix Student Worker Program gives high school students an early look at transportation careers. Beginning the summer before their senior year, students work up to 40 hours/week alongside MnDOT professionals on real projects that support Minnesota communities. They can then continue working part‑time during the school year to keep growing their professional skills and understanding.

This year, all 15 students who joined the Phoenix Program chose to stay on through their senior year.

Additionally, 10 former Phoenix students who completed the program in June chose to continue working at MnDOT as they head into college, bringing real‑world insight to their classroom learning.

Learn more at mndot.gov/careers/phoenix.html

08/06/2026

Hanna Zaremba began working at MnDOT the summer before her senior year at Irondale High School. Through the Phoenix Student Worker Program, she got a close look at how the Advancing Equity team collects and uses data to identify and contract work available to local small businesses. Now, as a Seeds Student Worker, Hanna continues to grow her skills and responsibilities with the Advancing Equity team.

“I think the MnDOT Career Pathway Programs are a great opportunity for those interested. I learned a lot of workplace skills and how to do a lot of things with data,” Hanna shared.

This fall, Hanna will attend the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, where she plans to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. Reflecting on her past year at MnDOT, she said, “It’s a good experience for any future career, whether it’s in a related field or not. I’ve also met a lot of great people who worked with me and supported me.”

Learn more about MnDOT’s Career Pathway Programs at mndot.gov/careers/student-grad.html

07/29/2026

MnDOT's Career Pathway Programs strive to give program participants something more than your run-of-the-mill internship experiences.

Yesterday, a small group of Civil Engineering Student Workers visited Lock and Dam 1 in Minneapolis to learn how the lock and dam works, its history, current transportation use, and the work the Army Corps of Engineers does. They also had a rare opportunity to see the inside of the hollow dam, which connects to the power plant on the other side of the river.

The Civil Engineering Student Worker Program also gives a special shout-out to Head Operator Curt Larsen for sharing his knowledge, humor, and also asking our students questions to ponder as they finish their summer at MnDOT.

07/24/2026

🚘 Get your career started with MnDOT's Career Pathway Programs

The CPP is more than a first step; it’s a complete journey. With five specialized student worker and entry-level programs, participants gain:
✅ Real-world skills
✅ Professional experience
✅ A clear path to their career goals

Additionally, CPP participants have access to career development classes, supportive supervisors, and the chance to build lasting professional networks. In fact, 59% of CPP grads chose to stay with MnDOT last year because they found purpose, support, and meaningful work.

We don’t just build the future workforce. We create future leaders.

🚦Ready to take your next step?
Learn more: mndot.gov/careers/student-grad.html

07/01/2026

Yesterday, MnDOT staff and leadership gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of participants in the Phoenix, Seeds, and MnROW programs over the past year at Seeds & Phoenix Day 2026.

Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger spoke with the students about MnDOT’s commitment to fostering a thriving workforce and the important role every employee plays in creating and maintaining a multimodal transportation system that serves all Minnesotans.

In addition to celebrating their achievements, participants heard career-growth advice from Tracey Williams-Dillard, took a deep dive into understanding emotional intelligence, and learned about the importance of taking time to reset, both physically and mentally, through movement during the workday.

Address

395 John Ireland Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN
55155

Telephone

+16513663380

Website

https://www.dot.state.mn.us/careers/student-grad.html

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