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General Services - Engineering Services In-House Planning #2404-005020-06

& Design Program Summer Internship

Date Opened
Thursday, April 18, 2024 8:00 AM
Close Date
Thursday, May 02, 2024 8:00 PM
Section
General Services
Salary
  • $19.00 per hour
Employment Type
  • Internship
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Introduction

The goal of the City of Charlotte’s General Services Department is to guide agencies through innovative and efficient deployment of resources to meet their missions and fulfill the needs of the City in a rapidly evolving and complex environment.  The Department will design and deliver expanded, shared services across departments and for the City of Charlotte to improve performance and save taxpayer money.  General Services consists of capital project management, fleet services, procurement, environmental services, property management, and other support services.

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

Internship

Summary

The college intern will work in Engineering Services within the In-House Planning and Design Program. The Engineering Services division is responsible for managing many different types of transportation projects and developing horizontal construction plans. The In-House Planning and Design Program designs and manages Vision Zero, Pedestrian Safety, and Sidewalk projects, as well as larger projects such as roundabouts, bicycle facilities, and roadway widenings. They also provide concept drawings and cost estimates to analyze the feasibility of future projects. This opportunity will allow the intern to stretch their abilities while learning about the department’s processes and operations. Internships build a solid foundation that provide a student with the tools to become competitive in the application process for future engineering related positions. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Transportation Project Management 
  • Exposure to the daily operations of the In-House Planning and Design Program.
  • Opportunity to shadow staff at various stages of the project management process. 
  • Attend field meetings.
  • Review budget and schedule information.
  • Learn and update Primavera schedules.
Planning & Design
  • Exposure to the daily operations of the In-House Planning and Design Program.
  • Opportunity to shadow staff at various stages of the project management process. 
  • Attend field meetings.
  • Review budget and schedule information.
  • Learn and update Primavera schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's in Engineering degree with major course work in Civil Engineering.

Salary

  • $19.00 per hour

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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