Date Opened: Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Sunday, April 05, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Charlotte Water Department

Salary: $26.00 - $27.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Charlotte Water is seeking one (1) Graduate Engineering Intern to support analytical and research activities related to water and wastewater systems. This internship will last approximately three to four months (12–15 weeks) and is designed for a currently enrolled graduate student interested in applied engineering, data analysis, and geospatial work.

The intern will assist with research, data analysis, and visualization efforts that support planning and coordination across water and wastewater systems. This role offers hands-on experience working with real-world datasets, developing technical summaries, and learning how engineering analysis supports decision-making within a large utility environment.

The hourly rate for this internship is $26.00.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with research and technical analysis related to water and wastewater systems

• Gather, organize, and review data from internal and external sources

• Support analysis of infrastructure-related data using engineering and systems-based thinking

• Create maps, figures, and basic visualizations using GIS or related tools

• Help summarize findings in clear written and graphical formats

• Document data sources, assumptions, and methods with guidance from staff

• Communicate results with engineering and planning team members

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Must be CURRENTLY enrolled in an accredited Graduate Program leading toward a Master’s degree in Engineering or directly related discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate-level coursework in engineering, hydrology, environmental science, or a related field

• Interest or experience in research, data analysis, or applied technical work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with GIS software or spatial data concepts (coursework acceptable)

• Strong written communication and basic data visualization skills

• Ability to work independently while receiving direction and feedback

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.

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 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 [email protected]

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEEFITS

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

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

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