Job Details

Salary: $23.00 Hourly
Location : Hennepin County
Job Type: Internship
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25TRNS831MH039
Department: Transportation Operations
Division: Traffic Operations
Opening Date: 03/02/2026
Closing Date: 3/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
Be a part of a collaborative team that works to create safer and efficient shared roadways. The Public Works Transportation Planning division is seeking a intern who have a strong interest in transportation engineering with experience using small tools (including a hammer and power drill) and enjoy working outdoors to be a part of their team. This position will be supporting the Transportation Data Collection team in performing crash data analysis, vehicle, bike, and pedestrian count data collection, and ArcGIS mapping.
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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require. The Public Works Facility in Medina is not accessible by public transportation. This position will start in May 2026 and last until August or up to 13 weeks with flexible start and end dates. Interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with some flexibility on work schedules. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must relocate or reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About this position type:

This position is a full-time, limited duration non-benefit earning internship.

This position is internally classified as an Intern II.

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Note: You must attach a resume with your application materials in order to be considered for this position.

In this position, you will;

• Deploy portable counting equipment along Hennepin County roadways to collect pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle data.
• Follow best practices in safety whenever working on the roadway.
• Perform data and video analysis to develop metrics and reports.
• Upload new count data to the county's online Multimodal Counts Map using ArcGIS.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance.

Need to have:

• Current enrollment or a recent graduate (within 6 months), in a vocational/technical or a bachelor's degree program in construction, engineering, land surveying/highway engineering technology, civil engineering, geography, GIS, urban planning/studies or another related field.
• A valid driver's license.
• Reliable internet connection and self-support hybrid office space or ability to travel to a Hennepin County collaborative workspace.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain; bend and stoop, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Nice to have:

• Experience with:
  • Troubleshooting basic computer issues.
  • Using small tools (including a hammer and power drill).
  • Microsoft Office/Google Product, Microsoft Visual Basics, Access, ArcGIS, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Microstation/AutoCAD, and Synchro/SimTraffic.
• Knowledge of math functions such as arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization, in person, and via email and phone.

About the department:
We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system. We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

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Hennepin County values employee retention and engagement through a culture of individual development. If you are a current employee looking for an internship you are responsible for communicating and seeking approval from your supervisor/manager on an arrangement on schedule and workload prior to accepting the paid internship position. The compensation for the internship will be paid at the amount advertised in this posting.

If you have questions, contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-###-####

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The requirements of this position are:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility at 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340, and remote as job duties require

The Public Works Facility in Medina is not accessible by public transportation.

A valid driver's license.

This position will start in May 2026 and last until August or up to 13 weeks with flexible start and end dates.

Interns are scheduled to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with some flexibility on work schedules.

Reliable internet connection and self-support hybrid office space or ability to travel to a Hennepin County collaborative workspace.

Willingness and ability to work a full-time schedule for the duration of the internship.

Ability to walk on uneven terrain; bend and stoop, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must relocate or reside in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Willingness to accept that this is a full -time limited duration, non-benefit earning internship opportunity.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your current student status as of Spring 2026?

• Vocational/technical school
• Freshman level in a bachelor's degree program
• Sophomore level in a bachelor's degree program
• Junior level in a bachelor's degree program
• Senior level in a bachelor's degree program
• Recent graduate (within 6 months) in vocational/technical degree program
• Recent graduate (within 6 months) in a bachelor's degree program
• None of the above

03

In which of the following areas are you currently pursuing or a recent graduate (within 6 months) with an undergraduate, vocational, or technical degree? Check all that apply.

• Civil engineering
• Construction
• Highway engineering technology
• Geography
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Land surveying
• Urban planning, or urban studies
• Other engineering related field
• None of the above

04

Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, years/credits completed and your expected graduation date (month/year). If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
05

Which of the following computer applications do you have experience using? Check all that apply.

• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe Creative Suite
• ArcGIS
• Microsoft Office/Google Products
• Microstation/AutoCAD
• Microsoft Visual basics
• Microsoft Access
• Synchro/SimTraffic
• Other programming language or software applications
• None of the above

06

If you selected other, please list the programming language or software application you have experience working with.
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Which of the following pieces of equipment have you operated? Check all that apply.

• Hammer
• Power drill
• None of the above

08

Do you have experience working outdoors in various weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

09

Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.)
• Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.)
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
Required Question