4 Yr Undergrad Intern I (Civil Engineering Internship)

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• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork openness accountability productivity and employee development

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• Taking initiative to identify analyze and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

All CDOT divisions are participating in the internship program and will establish their own work plan. The following outline is an example of major duties and responsibilities by division:

Development Services (Land Development Right-of-Way Special Events) Division

• Introduction to the Development Services Division

• Exposure to the daily operations of the CLT Development Center and Utility Permitting processes.

• Opportunity to shadow CDOT Land Development staff at pre-submittal and interdepartmental coordination meetings.

• Attend City Council Rezoning Meeting and Zoning Committee Meeting joining the CDOT Land Development staff.

• Work within the Right of Way Management Section includes attending the Utility Stakeholder Coordination meetings reviewing the intake process for utility permit applications and joining staff out in the field to view utility construction projects in real-time.

Planning and Design Division

• Introduction to the Planning & Design Division.

• Assist in conducting field investigations.

• Learn an introduction to reviewing project plan sets project estimates and the design process of various projects.

• Collect & analyze data including socio-economic and demographic data geographic information traffic counts surveys and field inventories.

• Create & edit geospatial data (in TransCAD and ArcGIS)

• Basic CAD support to help prepare preliminary concept plans and studies.

Street Maintenance Division

• Introduction to the Street Maintenance Division (SMD).

• Work with the SMD Planning Section and provide the opportunity to gain knowledge about the work management system.

• Introduction to the Citys resurfacing program.

• Work in the field with SMD Operations staff and inspectors and work in the field with crews for hands-on construction experience.

Transportation Systems (Engineering and Operations)

• Introduction to all aspects of Engineering and Operations.

• Vehicle capacity analysis and signal timing.

• Setting up and populating traffic signal equipment inventory.

• Working on traffic signal billing packages and automated traffic signal performance measure databases.

• Conducts field investigations for residential service requests for new or replacement signage right-of-way obstructions speed limit changes and pavement marking service requests. Assists with responses to requestors with findings and/or additions/changes to existing request locations and keeps detailed records for each request in CityWorks.

• Assists with investigations and recommends for traffic calming projects within neighborhoods based on City adopted policies and standards.

• Provides internal project support by performing field data collection analysis and reporting under the guidance of an engineer.

• Assists Traffic Safety staff with entering geolocated crash data into the crash data software program and reviews crash reports for quality assurance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a currently enrolled Sophomore Junior or Senior at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to start in the spring 2026 semester

• Currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering engineering technology or construction management

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to learn technical skills in the transportation field.

• Ability to learn local and State standards and design criteria for a variety of projects.

• Ability to learn transportation-related computer software such as AutoCAD.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Software Teams and SharePoint.

• Ability to demonstrate professional communication skills.

• Ability to exhibit good customer service skills.

• Ability to take on new challenges.

• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills to effectively manage multiple assignments.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.