Graduate Engineer - Trainee

TRAINEE – GRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEER

Apply by Nov. 18, 2026

Salary Range: $28.59 - $42.16 per hour

For college graduates with a degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, geoengineering, or a related field

Build your career in MnDOT's Graduate Engineer Training Program. Develop your technical, leadership, and professional skills while becoming familiar with MnDOT’s organizational structure, goals, and policies in this two-year, rotation-based program. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be assigned to a permanent position at MnDOT and promoted to Graduate Engineer 2.

MnDOT Grad Engineers design their own rotation schedule, working with a team of mentors and supervisors to create a plan that fits their interests and career goals. Rotation options include:

• Construction* (overtime work is required)
• Design*
• Project Management
• Bridge/Structures
• Materials
• Water Resources
• Traffic

*Required 6-month rotation for all Grad - Trainees

Positions are located across Minnesota, including Baxter, Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities metro area.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed a bachelor’s degree by the start date in Civil, Construction, Environmental, Geo-, or Structural Engineering (or a closely related field) from an ABET-accredited college or university or equivalent as rated by EAC/NCEES
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Valid Class D driver's license

*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 United States at the start of employment.

APPLY ONLINE

1. Go to mn.gov/careers
2. Select: Search Open Positions
3. Search keyword 96190
4. Select the Job Title to view the job posting
5. Select: Apply
6. Include referral source: Social Media – LinkedIn

Only applications received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.