NCDOT HBCU NCDIT/Transportation STARS Intern

State of North Carolina

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Summer 2026 (May 2026 – July 2026) Full-time Work Schedule, Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week Position: NCDIT/Transportation STARS Intern Location: Hybrid-Century Center 1020 Birch Ridge Dr. Raleigh, NC 27610 Internship Duration: 10-week internship (May 26, 2026- July 31, 2026) Organization: North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) – Transportation Division About the Internship: NCDIT’s Transportation Division is offering a forward-looking internship and fellowship opportunity with the STARS (Statewide Transportation Automated Records System) team. This hybrid experience will introduce the intern to STARS coding methodology and actively engage them in early-stage planning and preparation for the STARS Rewrite Project. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in .NET programming, business intelligence (BI), and data analysis who are interested in modernizing legacy transportation systems and gaining exposure to large-scale government IT transformation projects.

Requirements

• Strong interest in system modernization and application rewrite initiatives
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a hybrid- team-based environment
• Willingness to learn legacy system architecture and translate it into modern technical frameworks
• Curiosity and adaptability when working with complex data systems
• Resume: Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position.
• Academic Transcript: Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework, grades, and current GPA. This will help us assess your academic qualifications and areas of study.
• Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) by May, 2026.
• 24 credit hours completed.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
• Has legal right to work in the U.S. and do not need sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply STARS coding methodology in preparation for the upcoming STARS Rewrite Project
• Collaborate with STARS team members to support system analysis, documentation, and rewrite planning efforts
• Analyze STARS data structures to better understand system workflows, dependencies, and reporting needs
• Utilize .NET programming skills to support modernization concepts and technical discussions
• Assist with BI and data analysis tasks, including data interpretation and insight development
• Engage regularly with NCDIT staff across teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of STARS data, business processes, and system usage
• Participate in team meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and professional development activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees