Engineering Student Intern

Job Description

Engineering Student Intern | City of Charlotte

The Tone:
This is an internship at City of Charlotte, located in Charlotte, NC. The City of Charlotte is America’s Queen City, focused on delivering quality public services and promoting the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. This role within the Charlotte Water Department supports the critical development and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring essential services for the community. The intern will contribute to projects that directly impact the city’s ability to provide clean water and effective wastewater management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Charlotte, NC (In-person)
• Pay: $19.00–$20.00 hourly
• Team: Charlotte Water Department, Installation and Development Services (IDS) Division
• Mission: This intern will support the Charlotte Water Department by participating in key phases of privately-funded water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and quality for the city’s residents.
• Tech Stack: ArcPro, AutoCAD, Infoworks ICM, e-Builder, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Plan Review: Participate in various phases of the plan review process for privately-funded water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Construction Inspection: Conduct construction inspections for donated water and wastewater infrastructure, including water and sewer connections.
• Regulatory Compliance: Become familiar with applicable regulatory requirements, laws, ordinances, and standards for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure.
• Project Support: Apply fundamental engineering principles to assist in the planning and design aspects of infrastructure projects.
• Work Organization: Plan, prioritize, and organize assigned work, completing tasks with appropriate supervision.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in an engineering or construction management program relevant to the department’s work.
• Experience: Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products, ability to read and interpret design plans, and ability to apply fundamental engineering principles.
• Bonus: Exposure to design, installation, or maintenance of water and sanitary sewer (wastewater) infrastructure, or project management experience with infrastructure projects.