Engineering Summer Internships
About The Position
Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. Our guiding principles include: Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions SUMMARY Current enrollment in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's degree with major course work in a related field of study specific to the departmental and/or work assignment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Installation and Development Services (IDS) Division: Participate in the various phases of plan review, construction inspection, and acceptance processes of privately-funded (donated) water and wastewater infrastructure projects including water and sewer connections Become familiar with the regulatory requirements for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure that may be applicable through laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in an engineering or construction management program with coursework relevant to the major duties and responsibilities
- Requires a valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of fundamental engineering principles applied to project planning, design and/or construction of water and wastewater infrastructure
- Skill in communication, both verbally and in writing
- Skill in Microsoft Office Suite products and outputs
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with supervision
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to read and interpret design plans
- Ability to interact courteously and cooperatively in teams
- Ability to learn hydraulic, geospatial information system, and project management software packages such as: ArcPro, AutoCAD, Infoworks ICM, and e-Builder
- Ability to apply fundamental engineering principles to project design or planning
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to design, installation or maintenance of water and sanitary sewer (wastewater) infrastructure and/or project management of infrastructure projects
Responsibilities
- Participate in the various phases of plan review, construction inspection, and acceptance processes of privately-funded (donated) water and wastewater infrastructure projects including water and sewer connections
- Become familiar with the regulatory requirements for water and sanitary sewer infrastructure that may be applicable through laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards
Benefits
- The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
- The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
