Types of internships

We post many types of Public Works undergraduate internships.

Intern applications now open

You can now apply for internships with Public Works. We're accepting applications until February 28th, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What we do

Find out about the type of work we do and services we provide in Public Works.

Other internships

Contact us

Monique Fish

Field Support Manager

Public Works

Phone

612-673-3514

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