Summer Engineering Assistants Program (Internship)

This program offers civil engineering students in good university academic standing the opportunity to work one summer or consecutive summers as interns in the civil engineering field. Students learn about the work performed at NCDOT and gain valuable experience that counts toward eligibility for permanent employment.

Positions are located statewide. Job locations depend on the availability and location of current construction projects, job requirements, and the student's needs and interests. Students are paid based on the number of semester hours completed in school. Interested civil engineering students must submit a state application (PD-107) and an unofficial transcript to the Recruitment Office no later than April 1.

Eligibility and Application Process:

• Must be a current civil engineering student
• Completed at least 24 semester hours
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.5
• Submit a state application (PD-107) and unofficial transcript

Work Session: May through August

Job Locations: Statewide (please specify your desired location)

Cooperative Education Program (Co-op)

The Cooperative Education Program at NCDOT is a career oriented, professional level program for short-term training in civil engineering. The primary purpose of the program is to integrate classroom and practical experience, and is not merely financially oriented.

Co-op is an ongoing program normally beginning after the freshman year of college that encompasses a substantial portion of a student's college career. The Co-op Program at NCDOT works under the alternate plan, requiring the student to work every other semester. The assignment is usually shared by a pair of students, while one student is working on the job, the other is attending classes. Interested civil engineering students must first register with the Cooperative Education Office at their college or university, and follow the requirements set up through the school.

NCDOT Eligibility requirements and application process:

• Must be referred through college/university Co-op Program
• Complete a state application (PD-107), and current unofficial copy of transcript
• Complete at least 24 semester hours
• Commit to three alternating co-op sessions
• Locations (statewide)
• Interview may be required

To Apply:

NC Department of Transportation
Recruitment Office
1518 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1518
Telephone: (919) 733-7684
Fax: (919) 715-3469