Materials Lab Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
Hennepin County is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Its employees work to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for residents and communities. The organization aims to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all. It envisions a community where all people are healthy, valued, and thriving, with a commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities fundamental in providing excellent service.
Job Description:
Hennepin County’s Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking a Materials Lab Intern to join the Public Works Materials Lab to assist with daily laboratory operations and support tasks. This will be a hands-on role that includes both field and office responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with routine laboratory testing and material analysis.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate lab records.
• Support lab personnel with general tasks and equipment organization.
• Deliver construction materials and samples to various job sites throughout the county.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
Location and Hours:
• Hybrid role, performed both onsite at the Hennepin County Public Works facility in Medina, MN, and remotely as job duties require.
• Interns are scheduled to work 5-10 hours per week during the school year, with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours when school is not in session.
• The internship is intended to start in August 2025 and last up to two years.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility.
• Hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Requirements:
• Must Have:
• Current enrollment or recent graduate (within 6 months) in a vocational/technical, associate, or bachelor’s degree program in construction management, civil engineering, engineering technology, highway engineering, land surveying, urban planning, or a related field.
• A valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver’s permit.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, bend and stoop, and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Access to reliable internet and a hybrid office space.
• Nice to Have:
• Experience troubleshooting basic computer issues.
• Experience with ArcGIS, Adobe Acrobat, or Adobe.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Word).
• Knowledge of math functions such as arithmetic, algebra, or geometry.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organization, in-person, or virtually.
• Demonstrated computer and data entry skills.
• Effective attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
