Internship: Transportation/Public Works

Description Hennepin County Public Works is seeking to fill multiple non-benefit earning internships. These positions will be a part of the Design, Bridge, Construction, Planning, Traffic and Asset Management divisions. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. 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 2027 and last through August 2027 with flexible start and end dates. Interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week during the summer, 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. Click here to view the job classification specification. Applicants are encouraged to attach a current resume. The responsibilities of each position include but are not limited to the following: Transportation Design Division: The preferred candidate will have a strong interest in transportation design and will be responsible for the following tasks: Support design teams with CAD drawings, plan preparation, modeling, and basic engineering calculations. Collaborate with teams across the design division - including transportation, water resources, traffic, bidding, and specifications on various engineering tasks. Participate in field visits, job shadowing, and attending project coordination meetings to gain exposure to Public Works and Hennepin County operations. Assist with completing an audit of the County’s municipal stormwater program. Contribute to research on a relevant engineering topic and present key findings to the design division. Develop hands-on experience in design workflows and present key internship takeaways and acquired skills at the conclusion of the program. Support project managers and design staff through data gathering, documentation, and coordination activities. Transportation Bridge: The preferred candidate will have a strong interest in bridge work and will be responsible for the following tasks: Support the development and modification of technical drawings and documents for bridges and retaining walls. Review and interpret engineering plans, details, codes, and standards to assist project teams. Assist with quantity take-offs, cost estimates, and engineering calculations under close supervision. Contribute to Hennepin County’s annual bridge inspection program. Conduct research using technical drawings, standards, and engineering references to support project documentation. Aid in preparing computations, technical reports, and drafting tasks. Update and maintain the GIS database for retaining wall inventory. Transportation Construction: The preferred candidate will have a strong interest in construction and transportation and will be responsible for the following tasks: Assist in construction surveying, inspection activities, and contract administration. Support materials testing and soils investigations under the guidance of engineering staff. Perform and verify quantity calculations to support project documentation and cost tracking. Enter data into software applications and generate required outputs. Document field activities, summarize findings, and assist in routine report preparation. Contribute to data…

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