Date Opened: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 AMClose Date: Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00 AMDepartment: Storm Water Services DepartmentSalary: $19.00 - $20.00 Commensurate with Experience

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SUMMARY

The Storm Water Services Surface Water Quality and Environmental Permitting Program is seeking a Summer 2026 college intern. This position will have an opportunity to assist scientists, engineers, and other environmental professionals with all aspects of surface water quality management, improvement, and permitting.

Salary Offering: $20.00/hr.

Please note that this internship position is not eligible for employee benefits.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform data review and analysis
Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
Conduct various research including stormwater infrastructure design best practices and various illicit discharge/pollution issues
Assist with storm drain infrastructure and stream field work
Assist with public education and outreach efforts
Review stormwater project plans and construction photos to evaluate records and regulatory compliance
Assist with Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis using ArcMap - review data, assign attributes to features, and perform spatial analysis and database management
Assist in research prioritization and literature review
Assist with documentation review and organization

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to learn and apply City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, NCDOT Standards and Specifications, Charlotte-Mecklenburg SCM Design Manual and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual
Ability to learn and interpret stormwater project plans and construction photos to evaluate and document pre and post construction conditions.
Ability to use and understand GIS processes within ArcMap software
Ability to assign attributes to features and perform spatial analysis and database management
Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated to move projects forward
Understand efficient time management skills and apply them to short-term project activities and tasks
Good organizational skills that can be applied to science/engineering activities associated with project design
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Interest in developing and creating technical reports
Interest in applying engineering design techniques for stormwater modeling and design tasks
Ability to learn and understand hydraulic and hydrologic software
Ability to work cooperatively with City employees and the public
Must be comfortable traversing difficult terrain, structures, barriers, and various urban/rural conditions; encountering a variety of animals, insects, vegetation and weather; interacting with the public; and experiencing unforeseen conditions/situations in accessing and entering drainage features within the right-of-way, public and private property

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with basic engineering mathematics and geometry skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently enrolled as undergraduate college student with course study in civil engineering/environmental science/civil engineering technology, geography or related field

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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

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BENEEFITS

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

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