Types of internships

We post many types of Public Works undergraduate internships.

Public Works internship types

More internship programs

We hire a few other types of internships within the Public Works department.

Learn about other internships

GIS & Water Resources Engineering Internships

GIS & Water Resources Engineering

Starting rate

  • Wages start at $22.497/hour for new interns, $22.833/hour for returning interns
  • Varies with education and experience

Internship qualifications

Learn what we do in Public Works

Length of internship

  • June to August
  • Possibility to extend through December

Hours

  • 40 hours per week
  • Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am to 4:00pm
  • Willing to work with school schedules

Vacancies

Internship applications are closed for 2026.

Public Works DRIVE Internship

Public Works DRIVE (formerly Public Works Equity Team)

Starting rate

  • Wages start at $22.497/hour for new interns, $22.833/hour for returning interns
  • Varies with education and experience

Internship qualifications

Learn what we do in Public Works

Length of internship

  • June to August
  • Possibility to extend through December

Hours

  • 40 hours per week
  • Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am to 4:30pm
  • Willing to work with school schedules

Vacancies

Internship applications are closed for 2026.

Fleet Services Internships

Fleet Services

Starting rate

  • Wages start at $22.497/hour for new interns, $22.833/hour for returning interns
  • Varies with education and experience

Internship qualifications

Learn what we do in Public Works

Length of internship

  • June to August
  • Possibility to extend through December

Hours

  • 40 hours per week
  • Willing to work with school schedules

Vacancies

Internship applications are closed for 2026.

Roadway, Bridge, and Pedestrian Construction Internships

Roadway, Bridge, and Pedestrian Construction

Starting rate

  • Wages start at $22.497/hour for new interns, $22.833/hour for returning interns
  • Varies with education and experience

Internship qualifications

Learn what we do in Public Works

Length of internship

  • June to August
  • Possibility to extend through December

Hours

  • 40 hours per week
  • Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am to 3:30pm
  • Willing to work with school schedules

Vacancies

Internship applications are closed for 2026.

Traffic & Parking Internships

Traffic & Parking

Starting rate

  • Wages start at $22.497/hour for new interns, $22.833/hour for returning interns
  • Varies with education and experience

Internship qualifications

Learn what we do in Public Works

Length of internship

  • June to August
  • Possibility to extend through December

Hours

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday-Friday
  • Willing to work with school schedules

Vacancies

Internship applications are closed for 2026.

Transportation Engineering & Design Internships

Transportation Engineering & Design

Starting rate

  • Wages start at $22.497/hour for new interns, $22.833/hour for returning interns
  • Varies with education and experience

Internship qualifications

Learn what we do in Public Works

Length of internship

  • June to August
  • Possibility to extend through December

Hours

  • 40 hours per week
  • Willing to work with school schedules

Vacancies

Internship applications are closed for 2026.

Transportation Planning Internships

Transportation Planning

Starting rate

  • Wages start at $22.497/hour for new interns, $22.833/hour for returning interns
  • Varies with education and experience

Internship qualifications

Learn what we do in Public Works

Length of internship

  • June to August
  • Possibility to extend through December

Hours

  • 40 hours per week
  • Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am to 4:30pm
  • Willing to work with school schedules

Vacancies

Internship applications are closed for 2026.

Safety Specialist Internship

Safety Specialist

Starting rate

  • Wages start at $22.497/hour for new interns, $22.833/hour for returning interns
  • Varies with education and experience

Internship qualifications

Learn what we do in Public Works

Length of internship

  • June to August
  • Possibility to extend through December

Hours

  • 40 hours per week
  • Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am to 3:30pm
  • Willing to work with school schedules

Vacancies

Internship applications are closed for 2026.

Water Distribution Services Internships

Water Distribution Services

Starting rate

  • Wages start at $22.497/hour for new interns, $22.833/hour for returning interns
  • Varies with education and experience

Internship qualifications

Learn what we do in Public Works

Length of internship

  • June to August
  • Possibility to extend through December

Hours

  • 40 hours per week
  • Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am to 3:30pm
  • Willing to work with school schedules

Vacancies

Internship applications are closed for 2026.

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Other internships

Step Up intern

Young people aged 14 - 21 can apply to become a Step Up intern.

Urban Scholar intern

College and graduate students can apply to work with us.

Twin Cities Rise intern

Adults in poverty or in need of a second chance can take part in Twin Cities Rise.

Contact us

Monique Fish

Field Support Manager

Public Works

Email Monique Fish

Phone

612-673-3514

Human Resources

Email Human Resources

Phone

612-673-2282

Address

City Hall
350 S. 5th St., Room 1
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday