Seasonal Engineering Assistant- Construction Intern

Job Posting End Date:
May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Hiring range: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application.

A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.

• Salary: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour.
• Professional development opportunities.

This position will work at the Anoka County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.

Monday - Friday, work hours will vary.

• Assist Project Inspector and Construction Surveyor on construction projects and preliminary surveys.
• Collect and record documentation for materials supplied for construction projects.
• Measure removal items and items installed per construction plans.
• Complete preliminary topography for future road construction projects.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 17 years of age at time of hire.
• Currently enrolled in a civil technology, construction management, or civil engineering degree program or related field.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Successfully pass criminal history and driver's license background check.

• Read and interpret construction plans.

• Standard office environment, various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, including unfinished structures, construction sites, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various inspection and surveying equipment depending on assignment.
• Inspection and surveying equipment may include but is not limited to digital camera, tape measure, hammer, chisels, boom truck and other machinery, electronic drafting equipment, material testing equipment, power and hand tools, and personal protective equipment.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

• Successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions.
• Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought.
• Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Commitment to affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at  and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity…