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College Internship

Salary

$16.96 - $23.13 Hourly

Location

Statewide, NC

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

25-10034

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

08/29/2025

Closing Date

9/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

College Internship

Position Number

65002100

Salary Grade

TS

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Description of Work

The College Internship Program offers college students in good academic standing the opportunity to learn about the work performed at NCDOT and to gain valuable exposure. There will be opportunities to work in a number of units across the state, with placement based on the student’s preferences and Department needs. Job duties will vary by assignment.

Work Session: May 11th through August 7th

Main Assignments Available:Aviation, Bicycle and Pedestrian, Civil Rights, Communications, Construction, Contracts and Standards, Environmental Analysis, Fiscal, Geotechnical, Hydraulics, Human Resources, Location & Surveys, Maintenance, Materials & Tests, Photogrammetry, Project Development, Public Transportation, Rail, Right of Way, Roadside Environmental, Roadway Design, Structures Management, Traffic Management, Traffic Safety, Transportation Systems Management & Operations, Transportation Planning, Utilities. Most of these units are based in Raleigh. Construction, Maintenance and Project Development are functions of our fourteen Highway Divisions.

Job Locations:

Positions are located statewide. Job locations depend on Department needs and current projects. Therefore, applicants must specify desired job location in the supplemental questions section. Please reference this map (https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/highways/Pages/divisions.aspx) of our divisions when indicating location preferences. Receiving location preference is not guaranteed.

Division 1 (Edenton, Elizabeth City, Manteo, Ahoskie, Hertford, Williamston)

Division 2 (Kinston, New Bern, Greenville)

Division 3 (Castle Hayne, Jacksonville, Clinton, Wilmington)

Division 4 (Wilson, Nashville, Smithfield, Halifax, Selma)

Division 5 (Durham, Raleigh, Garner, Bunn)

Division 6 (Fayetteville, Lumberton, Whiteville)

Division 7 (Greensboro, Graham, Reidsville)

Division 8 (Carthage, Asheboro, Aberdeen, Sanford)

Division 9 (Winston Salem, Salisbury, Lexington, Mocksville, Walnut Cove)

Division 10 (Albemarle, Matthews, Charlotte, Monroe)

Division 11 (North Wilkesboro, Elkin, Boone)

Division 12 (Shelby, Newton, Statesville)

Division 13 (Asheville, Marion, Weaverville)

Division 14 (Sylva, Andrews, Mills River, Whittier)

Candidates that are selected will be responsible for their own housing and moving expenses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

Eligibility Requirements

+ Must be a currently enrolled student in an associates, bachelors, or masters level program at an accredited institution upon employment

+ Minimum overall GPA of 2.3 (based on 4.0 scale)

+ Must demonstrate GPA by attaching a transcript

Applicants must provide an unofficial copy of ALL college transcripts. Applications without college transcripts will be considered incomplete and will be removed from consideration.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR APPLICATION INCLUDES ALL OF YOUR RELEVANT EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE AND THAT YOU ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION. NCDOT WILL NOT ACCEPT "SEE ATTACHED" OR RESUME'S IN LIEU OF EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE COMPLETED ON THE APPLICATION. IF MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO AN INDIVIDUAL POSTING, ONLY THE MOST RECENT APPLICATION RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE POSTING CLOSE DATE WILL BE ACCEPTED

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Currently enrolled student in an associates, bachelors, or masters level program at an accredited institution upon employment. Minimum overall GPA of 2.3 (based on 4.0 scale)

Supplemental and Contact Information

Tammy Forte [email protected] 919-814-2228

Applicant must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

Will you be currently enrolled as a student in an associates, bachelors, or masters level program at an accredited institution upon employment?

+ Yes

+ No

02

What is your current major? Ex. (Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Chemistry)

03

What is your college graduation date? Ex. (XX-XX-XXXX)

04

What is your class level? Ex. (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.) **If you are currently enrolled in an associate’s level program, please indicate how many credit hours you’ve completed.

05

Do you have a minimum overall GPA of 2.3 (based on 4.0 scale)? Please enter your CURRENT cumulative college GPA.

+ Yes

+ No

06

Please provide the name of the college/university you are currently enrolled.

07

Do you have prior internship experience with NCDOT? If yes, please provide the Division and/or Unit name. **If you do not, please enter the word NO.

08

What is your preferred Division/Unit?

09

What Division will you be residing in for the summer?

10

Please check the division you're interested in working for.

+ Division 1 (Edenton, Elizabeth City, Manteo, Ahoskie, Hertford, Williamston)

+ Division 2 (Kinston, New Bern, Greenville)

+ Division 3 (Castle Hayne, Jacksonville, Clinton, Wilmington)

+ Division 4 (Wilson, Nashville, Smithfield, Halifax, Selma)

+ Division 5 (Durham, Raleigh, Garner, Bunn)

+ Division 6 (Fayetteville, Lumberton, Whiteville)

+ Division 7 (Greensboro, Graham, Reidsville)

+ Division 8 (Carthage, Asheboro, Aberdeen, Sanford)

+ Division 9 (Winston Salem, Salisbury, Lexington, Mocksville, Walnut Cove)

+ Division 10 (Albemarle, Matthews, Charlotte, Monroe)

+ Division 11 (North Wilkesboro, Elkin, Boone)

+ Division 12 (Shelby, Newton, Statesville)

+ Division 13 (Asheville, Marion, Weaverville)

+ Division 14 (Sylva, Andrews, Mills River, Whittier)

11

Please check the Units you are interested in working for:

+ Aviation

+ Bicycle and Pedestrian

+ Civil Rights

+ Communications

+ Construction

+ Contracts and Standards

+ Environmental Analysis

+ Fiscal

+ Geotechnical

+ Hydraulics

+ Human Resources

+ Location & Surveys

+ Maintenance

+ Materials & Tests

+ Photogrammetry

+ Project Management

+ Public Transportation

+ Rail

+ Right of Way

+ Roadside Environmental

+ Roadway Design

+ Structures Management

+ Traffic Management

+ Traffic Safety

+ Transportation Systems Management & Operations

+ Transportation Planning

+ Utilities

12

Have you attached your college transcript? Your application will be considered incomplete if your transcript is not attached.

+ Yes

+ No

13

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

State of North Carolina

Website

http://www.ncdot.gov/

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