- Full Time
- Moorhead, Clay County
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Join the Minnesota Department of Transportation as a Trainee-Graduate Engineer in Moorhead, Clay County. This full-time position is your entry point into a rewarding career in transportation engineering, where you'll contribute to critical infrastructure projects that serve Minnesota communities.
About the Role
As a Trainee-Graduate Engineer with the State of Minnesota's Transportation Department, you'll gain hands-on experience in engineering design, project analysis, and infrastructure development. This trainee position provides structured mentorship and professional development as you transition from your engineering education into meaningful work on real-world transportation challenges.
What You'll Do
- Support the design and analysis of transportation infrastructure projects
- Conduct site inspections and gather field data for engineering assessments
- Assist senior engineers with calculations, drawings, and technical documentation
- Contribute to project planning and feasibility studies
- Participate in meetings with project teams and stakeholders
- Help maintain project records and engineering databases
- Support compliance with state and federal transportation standards
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline
- Knowledge of engineering principles and best practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD software or similar design tools
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally under mentorship
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
About State of Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) builds and maintains thousands of miles of state highways, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. Working for the State of Minnesota means contributing to public service while developing your engineering expertise in a professional, supportive environment.
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Minnesota is a state in the Upper Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario to the north and east and by the U.S. states of Wisconsin to the east, Iowa to the south, and North Dakota and South Dakota to the west. The northeast corner has a water boundary with Michigan. It is the 12th-largest U.S. state in area and the 22nd-most populou
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