HBCU Rail Programs Unit Intern

Summer 2025 (May 2025 - August 2025) 

Full-time Work Schedule, 

Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week

Internship Duration: 10-week internship (May 27-August 1, 2025)

Location: Transportation Building, 1 S. Wilmington, Raleigh NC. 

Position: Rail Unit Intern

Position Overview:

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Programs Unit is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to support strategic planning activities and contribute to critical rail and intermodal transportation initiatives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in transportation planning, intercity passenger rail development, and intermodal transportation connections.

Responsibilities:

• Collect information and review/edit planning documents related to strategic rail programs, including the Corridor ID program to expand intercity passenger rail.
• Support the Rail Services Team by gathering information and strategizing on connections between NC By Train services and local transit/intercity bus programs.
• Participate in project meetings and assist in the preparation of materials for outreach events.
• Utilize GIS tools and spreadsheets for data analysis and project support, if applicable to your skills and experience.
• Contribute to team-wide efforts, including occasional in-person outreach or event assistance.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Required: Strong word processing and spreadsheet skills.
• Preferred: Experience with GIS and database management.
• Ideal academic backgrounds include transportation planning, engineering, public policy, or related fields.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as attention to detail.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in transportation planning and strategic rail program development.
• Development of analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Mentorship from a supportive and experienced team.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful rail and intermodal transportation projects.

Additional Notes: This internship will include a structured project tailored to the intern’s skills and education, allowing for individual ownership and initiative. The position offers exposure to professional transportation planning practices and the chance to build a strong foundation for a career in this field. 

1. Resume:
   • Highlight your educational background, relevant coursework, skills, work experience, and extracurricular activities that demonstrate your qualifications for the position.
2. 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.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

• 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

Apply Today to gain practical experience and contribute to impactful transportation projects!

Salary : $18