Utility Coordination Intern – Summer 2027
About The Position
STV is seeking a Utility Coordination Intern to support utility coordination and relocation activities for NCDOT and municipal transportation projects in Raleigh, North Carolina. This summer 2027 internship offers hands-on experience working with utility providers, engineering teams, and transportation professionals to identify utility conflicts and support relocation planning before construction begins. The intern will use engineering design and office software to support project deliverables, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in site visits and coordination meetings as needed. The position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a two-year degree.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or other engineering design software.
- Exposure to transportation engineering, utility coordination, or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of ProjectWise or other document management systems.
- Interest in utility relocation, roadway design, and public infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Review highway construction plans, drainage plans, specifications, and utility records to help identify utility conflicts.
- Support relocation planning for water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunications facilities.
- Help prepare utility coordination documents, relocation plans, schedules, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.
- Support coordination with utility owners, NCDOT representatives, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Help prepare and review Utility by Others (UBO) plans and related project documentation.
- Learn to interpret Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) data and identify potential utility conflicts.
- Assist with utility cost documentation, relocation agreements, and environmental permit drawings.
- Participate in field visits, site investigations, and utility coordination meetings as needed.
- Use MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office to support project deliverables.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop practical solutions to utility conflicts.
- Perform other tasks as assigned to support project goals and team objectives.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional licensure and society memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
