Utilities Project Management Intern II

Job Description

Utilities Project Management Intern II | City of Charlottesville

The Tone:
This is a temporary internship at the City of Charlottesville, located in Charlottesville, VA. This role provides crucial support to the administrative and engineering divisions of the Utilities Department, which manages essential infrastructure for water, wastewater, stormwater, and natural gas systems. The intern will gain invaluable hands-on experience with capital improvement projects, directly contributing to community well-being and regulatory compliance. This position is designed to develop practical skills and provide meaningful entry-level work experience for students and recent graduates.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary, Variable-hour (up to 40 hrs/week), up to 10 weeks
• Location: Charlottesville, VA
• Pay: $20 hourly
• Team: Reports to experienced project management and engineering staff within the Utilities Department.
• Mission: This person supports crucial infrastructure initiatives across water, wastewater, stormwater, and natural gas systems to ensure regulatory, public health, and safety standards are met.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Coordination: Coordinate project activities and manage essential project documentation for infrastructure initiatives.
• Field Oversight: Participate in site inspections, observe construction activities, and assist in monitoring contractor compliance with project plans.
• Project Management Support: Gain exposure to critical project management functions, including schedule tracking, budget monitoring, risk identification, and quality assurance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate project progress and professionally represent the City.
• Technical Application: Apply relevant college/university coursework to perform substantial entry-level tasks within the Utilities Department’s operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as an upcoming Junior or Senior in a Bachelor’s program, a current Graduate Student, a student in the final semester of an Associate’s Degree or Technical School program, or a recent graduate of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree, or Technical School.
• Experience: Application of relevant college/university coursework to substantial entry-level tasks. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Skills: Basic understanding of subject matter and/or relevant technologies, ability to gather information for problem-solving, effective oral and written communication, and proficiency with applicable office and work-specific technologies.
• Bonus: Relevant education, work or volunteer experience, practicums, or other internships in a related area. A valid driver’s license may be required depending on the assignment.