Seeds Student Worker Program current openings
To apply, select the position name to go directly to the Seeds Student Worker application on the mn.gov/careers website.
Seeds Student Worker
General application
Location: Various
Major/field of study:Accounting/Finance, Architecture/Architectural Drafting, Business Management, Chemistry/Materials Science/Physics, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Communications/Marketing, Environmental Studies/Science, Geography/GIS, Human Resources, Land Surveying, Law/Paralegal, Office Management,
Planning/Urban Studies, Public Administration
Description:
The Seeds Student Worker Program accepts applications year-round for college students interested in working at MnDOT. College students who meet the program’s eligibility requirements may apply at any time. If the Seeds program does not have a current opening in your field of study, your application is kept on file and you will be contacted if a vacancy opens.
Twin Cities metro area opportunities
Maplewood
Materials Seeds Student Worker
Number of openings: 1
Majors/field of study: Civil Engineering, Environmental, Geography, or related fields
Description:
Support research and construction activities such as Density Profiling Systems (DPS) and new pavement quality assurance. In this position, you will work in field data collection and sampling, conduct testing and data analysis, and assist with quality assurance activities.
Primary tasks:
- Collect, process, and validate data to ensure quality of measurements, core locations, and overall assessment of asphalt density
- Assist in detailed data analysis to understand the collection results to be communicated to clients
- Assist with projects requested by counties that require non-destructive evaluation
Roseville
Traffic Engineering Safety Seeds Student Worker
Number of openings: 1
Majors/field of study: Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, GIS, or related fields
Description:
Gain experience in traffic safety practices, data analysis, and engineering standards, working in the Office of Traffic Engineering. In this position, you will assist with projects related to traffic policies, crash analysis, field reviews, and speed data collection while learning about traffic research projects and safety training courses.
Primary tasks:
- Review crash information to assess risks on different roadways and suggest possible
- Write Review and provide feedback on traffic engineering and safety policies, practices, and other technical documents
- Place and retrieve mobile traffic speed data equipment in work zones on highways and process the collected data
- Help create a new process for tracking speed data and determining appropriate speed management for work zones
St. Paul
Geographic Information System Seeds Student Worker
Number of openings: 2
Majors/field of study: Civil Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning, Cartography, or related fields
Description:
Help maintain spatial data and provide basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services to staff in the Office of
Transportation System Management (OTSM). In this position, you will learn how to collect, organize, analyze, and map spatial data to support MnDOT’s business needs. This role focuses on building foundational GIS skills, gaining experience with ArcGIS software, and contributing to the accuracy and accessibility of MnDOT’s GIS data and mapping resources.
Primary tasks:
- Help create maps following MnDOT’s templates using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online tools
- Perform quality checks and update spatial data to ensure accuracy
- Use location, address, or route information to complete simple spatial analysis tasks
- Help prepare GIS-related updates, summaries, and materials for user groups.
Land Management Support Seeds Student Worker
Number of openings: 1
Majors/field of study: Human Resources, Business Administration, Real Estate, Pre-Law, or related fields
Description:
Work closely with the Direct Purchase and Land Management staff and real estate attorneys on legal and property matters. In this position, you will perform clerical and paralegal work, including scanning parcel and condemnation files, and obtaining and organizing files for court filings.
Primary tasks:
- Prepare and process mailings for various legal matters
- Review completed files, preparing them for permanent record keeping
- Organize and prepare files for court and other legal matters under the direction of office attorneys
Research Specialist Seeds Student Worker
Number of openings: 1
Majors/field of study: Business Administration, or related fields
Description:
Help the Office of Research & Innovation (ORI) Research and Management Unit manage and improve research-related processes. In this position, you will review and edit documents, research best practices, and assist with projects to make research operations more efficient
Primary tasks:
- Check and edit research process documents for clarity and accuracy
- Research best practices, plan updates, and identify goals to increase efficiency in research processes
- Maintain tracking systems and dashboards to show key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Help ORI with internal and external communications