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Carver County Seasonal Engineering/Land Surveying Intern in Chaska, Minnesota
Seasonal Engineering/Land Surveying Intern
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Seasonal Engineering/Land Surveying Intern
Salary
$15.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location
Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN
Job Type
Intern - Paid (has end date/part of school prog)
Job Number
03065 -2
Division
Public Works
Department
Program Delivery
Opening Date
04/15/2026
Closing Date
4/29/2026 4:30 PM Central
Description
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JOB SUMMARY
This position will assist Public Works staff with different aspects field and office operations related to highway construction, land surveying, and other functions of Public Works. The position may be assigned to a single project or multiple projects over the course of employment and will be directed and supervised by either the Engineering or Surveying & Mapping departments of Public Works. There is neither a guarantee of continual hours or guarantee of future employment, nor County benefits, except as mandated by state and federal law or as specifically referenced in the Personnel Policy Manual. Employment will not extend beyond 09/01/2026.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Some of the following duties and responsibilities will be required depending upon the expected tasks as determined by the supervisor.
• Construction inspection assistance
• Field crew assistance
• Office staff assistance
• GPS/GIS field collection of PLSS data and Public Works asset inventory attributes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or GED - preferably with some Civil Engineering or Land Surveying field experience or post-secondary education.
• A valid Minnesota driver license.
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS
All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, background investigation, and pre-placement physical.
No benefits for STOc positions
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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No
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Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility?
Yes
No
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Are you currently enrolled or have you previously taken classes in a civil engineering, surveying, or closely related undergraduate or technical college program?
Yes
No
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Please use the space below to explain where you are in your current studies or where you completed your previous studies. If you have not taken any of the above classes, please indicate N/A.
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Do you have a basic knowledge of civil engineering/surveying principles and practices?
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No
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In the space below, please indicate where you obtained civil engineering/surveying knowledge. If you do not have this knowledge, please indicate N/A.
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Please indicate the areas below in which you have at least one year of experience. Select all that apply:
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Microsoft Excel
Assisting with highway construction inspections
Assisting a construction survey crew
Operating survey instruments
Operating survey grade GPS equipment
Assisting with traffic counting and traffic data collection
Using Computer Aided Drafting software
Using Geographic Information System software
Using the other products (minus Excel) in the Microsoft Suite
I have none of the above experience
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Employer
Carver County
Address
600 East 4th Street
Chaska, Minnesota, 55318
Phone
952-361-1525
Website
https://www.carvercountymn.gov
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