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2026 - Mapping Pipe Asset Information Intern (2 Positions)

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2026 - Mapping Pipe Asset Information Intern (2 Positions)

Salary

$24.47 Hourly

Location

390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Intern

Job Number

2025-00408

Division

Internship

Department

Internship

Opening Date

11/24/2025

Closing Date

12/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

A Mapping Pipe Asset Information intern for the Environmental Services division will develop graphic documentation of Metro Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (MWRRF) pipe asset information using Bluebeam software or other, field observations, and existing record drawings

Internship Information:

+ Length: Summer only

+ Hours: Full-time

+ Start Date: 05/18/2026

+ Location: Minneapolis

NOTE: This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement.

What does an internship with the Metropolitan Council entail?

Our internships are designed to provide students meaningful work, be an introduction to public service and a chance to discover the Metropolitan Council.

Who is the Metropolitan Council?

The Metropolitan Councils made up of several operating divisions that service the Twin Cities Metropolitan area in a number of ways.

+ Metro Transit provides bus and light rail public transportation for the greater metropolitan area

+ Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) manages wastewater treatment plants and the regional wastewater collection system for the seven-county metropolitan region

+ Community Development is responsible for helping the Council shape its regional growth plan and Metro HRA provides affordable housing programs in the region

+ Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) is responsible for the transportation planning functions as the Twin Cities metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for transportation

+ Regional Administration provides support services (Finance, Payroll, HR, etc.) for the Council

What you would do in this job

+ Field verification

+ Mapping and documenting pipe condition

+ Document pipe asset information using Bluebeam or other software

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

+ Must be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD.)OR be a recent graduate (within 12 months from posting date) from a degree program.

+ Candidate's residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin during the internship.

+ An UNOFFICIAL transcript is required to be attached to application.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Some experience using Bluebeam or similar software

+ Interest in drafting, piping and learning about wastewater treatment

+ A valid MN/WI driver’s license is preferred due to the nature of the position

DEGREE PROGRAM/AREA OF STUDY PREFERRED

+ Civil Engineer, Chemistry Engineer, Electrical Engineer or a related field

What you can expect from us:

+ We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

+ We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Union: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.

2. We rate your education and experience.

3. We conduct a structured panel selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected].

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Applicant Instructions: The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this internship. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attached a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

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Are you currently enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates, Bachelor's, Master's or PhD) OR are you a recent graduate (within the last 12 months) from a post-secondary education program?

+ Yes

+ No

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This is a hybrid position that requires working at least one to three (1-3) day(s) per week in the office. Can you meet this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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An UNOFFICIAL transcript is required, have you uploaded your transcript to your application?

+ Yes

+ No

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Would you be interested in visiting a wastewater treatment facility?

+ Yes

+ No

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List your major and academic year.

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What are you hoping to learn from this internship experience?

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What are your strengths, and how will you best utilize them for this internship?

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What have you done to further your knowledge/understanding about diversity/inclusion? How have you demonstrated your learning? Diversity Definition: The collection of people who bring a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values and beliefs as assets to the groups and organizations with which they interact.

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What types of figures and/or drawings have you developed?

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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