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Civil Engineering Co-op #2407-003200-01

Aviation Co-op

Date Opened
Thursday, August 01, 2024 8:00 AM
Close Date
Monday, September 09, 2024 11:59 AM
Section
Aviation
Salary
  • $25.00 per hour
Employment Type
  • Full Time

Introduction

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.

Summary

The City of Charlotte’s Aviation Department – Development Division Engineering Co-Op is designed to recruit diverse college students majoring in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related disciplines. 

The program provides full-time employment and offers students real life job experiences.
We are seeking talented students with strong technical and interpersonal skills in the following disciplines: airport planning and design, surveying, construction, and utility relocation.

The Co-Op will work a 40-hour week between the hours of 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for a period of 12 months, during the summer, fall and spring semesters, as schedules allow. Normal work hours may vary depending on the position. Flexibility for school schedules is allowable. 

The Co-Op will also receive full benefits.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The City of Charlotte Aviation Department is seeking an individual for the position of Civil Engineering Co-Op.

 This individual will work under the supervision of the Airport Engineer or designee selected candidate will assist project managers in the development of future airport projects, assist inspection staff in field inspection of airfield and roadway projects under construction, participate in coordination of resolving conflicts between existing utility facilities and proposed public works projects, and complete various administrative tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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 off ender 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 toCityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

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

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

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

In Conclusion

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