Engineering Aide Trainee (Seasonal)

Engineering Aide Trainee (Seasonal)

Salary

$19.14 - $19.86 Hourly

Location

County-Wide, MN

Job Type

Temporary, Seasonal

Job Number

26-125/862-02

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Kind of Work

Current wage rates are up to $19.86 per hour.

Join the St. Louis County Public Works team for the summer of 2027 performing routine elementary highway engineering field work.

• This position is focused on applying civil engineering principles technology; the work will provide hands-on training to gain experience for a future career in the civil engineering field.
• Learn various surveying techniques and gain experience with modern engineering related equipment including Robotic Total Stations, data collectors, and GPS. There is also the occasional use of software such as AutoCAD, Trimble Survey, etc.
• Employees spend time on construction projects, working with survey crews and assisting full-time employees in the Public Works Department with engineering-related job duties.

These seasonal positions are full-time and located in Duluth, Hibbing and Virginia. Applicants will be able to pick their location preference when completing the application.

To view our upcoming projects, click here.

Get to know the Public Works Department, click here.

This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Employees in this class perform elementary duties required by highway engineering and survey crews. The work is generally performed during the road construction season and is usually less than six (6) months in duration. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Work outdoors; work with others; lift and carry up to 10 pounds; handle; walk and hear; exposure to dust and/or dirt; and weather elements. FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 20 pounds; stand; move about; use fingers; kneel; crouch; talk; near vision; depth perception; field of vision; reach; work around mechanical equipment.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Must be seventeen (17) years of age AND a high school graduate; OR eighteen (18) years of age by the first schedule day of work.
• Possession of a valid drivers license.

RATING SYSTEM:

Experience and Training rating will be 100% of the scoring process:

Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Please be thorough in listing your work experience in the Work Experience section of the application as this will be used to determine part of your score. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• September 17, 2026 - Applicant screening to begin
• Week of October 12, 2026 - Experience & Training scoring to be completed
• Week of October 26, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

( * ) Indicates tasks which have been designated essential job functions.

• 1. Adjusts and operates surveying instruments; compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.
• 2. Assists with the operation of survey equipment, field measurements, utility measure-downs and construction staking.
• 3. Drills and digs holes for gravel testing.
• 4. Makes elementary mathematical computations of field notes.
• 5. Weighs, measures and checks materials, supplies and equipment.
• 6. Demonstrates punctual and reliable attendance in accordance with designated work schedule.
• 7. Complies with applicable safety rules, laws and practices; uses proper safety equipment and procedures in all operations.

8. Performs related work as assigned.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Employees appointed to Non-Permanent positions are not eligible for benefits.

01

Please type or clearly print your name.

02

The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.

• Yes

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?

• Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
• No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States

05

Which of the following best describes your current status?

• I am at least 17 years of age and will be graduating from high school by June 2027
• I am 17 years of age and will be 18 years of age by June 2027
• I am 18 years of age or older
• None of the above

06

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that I am required to attach a copy of my drivers license (front and back) to my application. (Please attach a copy of your drivers license in the resume attachment of the online application, or send the copy to: Human Resources, 100 N. 5th Ave. W, Room 1, Duluth, MN 55802, fax number 218-725-5054 or email to recruitment@stlouiscountymn.gov. Failure to provide a copy of your license will result in rejection of your application.) Note: By answering "No," we will not be able to accept your application.

• Yes
• No

08

At which St. Louis County location(s) would you be willing to work?

• Duluth
• Hibbing
• Virginia

09

Which of the following best describes your experience or education currently? (Response must be supported by application)

• Three months or greater previous experience as an Engineering Aide Trainee with St Louis County
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• Associates Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• Between two and four years completed in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology education; no degree obtained
• Between one and two years completed in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology education; no degree obtained
• Two or more years completed in any non-Civil Engineering or pre-engineering bachelors degree program
• Less than two years completed in any non-Civil Engineering or pre-engineering bachelors degree program
• Six or more months of verifiable survey or road construction experience
• High school diploma; no related experience or training

10

I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer St. Louis County, Minnesota

Address 100 N 5th Ave. W., Room 1

Duluth, Minnesota, 55802

Phone 218-726-2422

Website http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov