Co-Op II – Engineering Project Support Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Co-Op II

• Engineering Project Support 3.

9 3.9 out of 5 stars 700 East 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Date Opened:

Friday, April 25, 2025 12:00

AM Close Date:

Monday, May 19, 2025 12:00

AM Department:

Charlotte Water Department Salary:

$23.00

• $27.00 Commensurate with Experience SUMMARY Salary
• $25•27/hr.
• Commensurate with experience 2 openings The City of Charlotte, Charlotte Water Department is accepting applications for the Engineering Co-op position for the Career Training Academy Co-op Program.

This individual will work under the supervision of the Charlotte Water Engineering Division. The candidate can be a student currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program in Engineering, Math, Construction or Project Management, or related curriculum, or have post-secondary experience in the related areas. The program introduces the future water professional to the various initiatives, programs, and project management activities within Charlotte Water while gaining valuable engineering and project management experience. Depending on division supported, candidates will understand more about various infrastructure assets associated with treatment and conveyance of water and wastewater. All candidates will gain exposure to Trimble, ESRI, Innovyze and AutoCAD software products. The co-op participant must be able to commit to the full one-year assignment and be available to work an agreed upon weekly/hourly schedule. The training will include exposure to Charlotte Water Engineering division in addition to gaining job readiness skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Applicants for this position will learn the following tasks as it pertains to the daily work operations at Charlotte Water. The work will include rotations with various workgroups to experience the full scope of an infrastructure project and utility management initiatives. Assist with various phases of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including planning, design, and construction activities. Support field survey efforts with basic equipment training and help process data for use in AutoCAD, ESRI and Innovyze products. Aid in preparing design documents for pipeline improvements and learn about permitting and regulatory considerations. Participate in site visits and meetings, including pre-design walks, construction observations, project closeouts and system evaluations. Help interpret hydraulic modeling and GIS data and contribute to mapping and spatial analysis tasks. Support documentation efforts by helping prepare reports, organize project data, and compile as-built records. Gain exposure to industry software such as Innovyze, AutoCAD, ESRI, and Trimble products.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

Post-secondary experience, current or recent graduate in an accredited college or university (Associates

• Bachelors) with major course work in a related field of study specific to the departmental or work assignment.

Preferred Qualifications Exposure to design, installation or maintenance of water and sanitary sewer (wastewater) infrastructure and/or project management of infrastructure projects

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

Requires a valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Knowledge of fundamental engineering principles applied to project planning, design and/or construction of water and wastewater infrastructure Skill in communication, both verbally and in writing Skill in Microsoft Office Suite products and outputs Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with supervision Ability to work well with others in a team environment Ability to read and interpret design plans Ability to interact courteously and cooperatively in teams Ability to learn hydraulic, geospatial information system, and project management software packages such as: ArcPro, AutoCAD, Infoworks ICM, and e-Builder Ability to apply fundamental engineering principles to project design or planning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light work and requires applying 10 pounds of force frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: feeling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, mental acuity, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/ inspections, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Requires occasional on-call emergency work.

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.

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 we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us . The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email HRADAAdministration@charlottenc.gov , call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202 .

BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.