Engineering Assistant-Design Intern

Job Posting End Date: November 24, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring 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. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on 11/24/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Transportation Division’s vision is to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and reducing traffic congestion. The highway department has an opening for a Seasonal Engineering Assistant – Design Intern for Spring/Summer 2027, who will support the Design Engineering team on a variety of tasks that contribute to county transportation projects.

This position offers an excellent learning experience for students pursuing a career in civil or transportation engineering. Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced design engineers, assisting them with day-to-day design tasks and project management activities. Throughout the season, staff will take time to teach and mentor the intern on the role of a design engineer in the transportation field, providing real world exposure to engineering principles, design processes, and project development workflows.

This is a seasonal, non-exempt, on-site position. The anticipated start date for this position is around April/May 2027. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

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

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Highway Building, located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, work hours will vary.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Seasonal Engineering Assistant – Design Intern.

• Assist project managers and project engineers with project development activities.
• Assist in the preparation of project documents, technical memos and reports.
• Assist Design Engineering with CAD design and spreadsheet design tasks.
• Assist in the preparation and review of construction plans
• Complete preliminary scoping activities.
• Perform various other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 17 years of age at time of hire.
• Must be 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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Attention to detail.
• Read and interpret construction plans.
• Read and interpret maps and pinpoint specific locations on the Anoka County Highway system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CADD programs

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• 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 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
• 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.

Selection Process

It is important that your application shows 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.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that 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 or 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.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan 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 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO