What are the responsibilities and job description for the HBCU Integrated Mobility Division Intern – Planning and Programming Team position at State of North Carolina?
Summer 2025 (May 2025 - August 2025)
Full-time Work Schedule,
Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week
Position: Integrated Mobility Division Intern – Planning and Programming Team
Location: Highway Building, 1 S Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC
Internship Duration: 10-week internship (May 27-August 1, 2025)
Internship Opportunity: Integrated Mobility Division Intern– Planning and Programming Team
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Integrated Mobility Division is seeking a motivated intern to join the Planning and Programming team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on innovative transportation initiatives that shape the future of multimodal and public transportation across the state.
Position Overview: The intern will collaborate with the Planning and Programming team and engage with additional branches and divisions within the NCDOT. Projects will focus on transportation programming and planning, including feasibility studies, mobility initiatives, Safe Routes to School, state and regional transit planning, safety education for transit systems, and project selection tools like the Bicycle and Pedestrian Discretionary Grants (TAP). The intern will primarily focus on meaningful, hands-on projects that advance statewide transportation planning and compliance goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with feasibility studies and programming activities for multimodal transportation projects.
- Contribute to state and regional transit and mobility planning efforts.
- Support compliance and safety education initiatives for transit systems.
- Utilize project selection tools and processes, such as discretionary grant tools, to evaluate and prioritize projects.
- Collaborate with team members to develop materials, attend meetings, and participate in state-wide planning discussions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- General understanding of transportation planning practices, including federal and state policies related to multimodal, bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation systems.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in office software and a working knowledge of GIS software programs.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and represent the Division professionally in meetings.
- Pursuing or holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, public/business administration, or economics.
Benefits of the Internship:
- Direct interaction with experienced professionals and exposure to diverse transportation projects.
- Opportunities to collaborate across branches and divisions within NCDOT.
- Weekly check-ins with supervisors to provide support, track progress, and offer feedback.
- A chance to contribute to impactful projects that enhance mobility and safety in North Carolina.
- Resume:
- Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position.
- Academic Transcript:
- Provide an unofficial or official transcript that lists your completed coursework, grades, and current GPA. This will help us assess your academic qualifications and areas of study.
- Must be a currently enrolled full-time student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited or recently graduated from a North Carolina Historically Black College/University (HBCU) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI) within the past three years.
- 24 credit hours completed.
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on 4.0 scale)
- Has legal right to work in the U.S. and do not need sponsorship
To help you with your interview, we suggest that you do your research: know some background about NCDOT and the business area to which you are applying. We also suggest that you practice your interview skills by discussing your experience and job history with a family member, friend, or mentor.
Dr. Jarrett Eason jdeason1@ncdot.gov
More Information About The Office of HBCU Outreach:
Website: NCDOT: HBCU/MIHE Internship Program
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Salary : $18
