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HBCU Materials & Test Intern

Salary

$18.00 Hourly

Location

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

24-15138

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

Secretary

Opening Date

12/16/2024

Closing Date

2/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

NCDOT HBCU Materials and Tests Intern

Position Number

65022874

Salary Grade

NC04

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Description of Work

Summer 2025 (May 2025 - August 2025)

Full-time Work Schedule,

Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week

NCDOT Internship Opportunity: Materials & Tests Unit

About the Role:The NCDOT Materials & Tests Unit plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and durability of materials used in the state’s infrastructure projects. This unit is responsible for testing, evaluating, and certifying materials to meet the highest standards of safety and performance, supporting North Carolina’s transportation goals.

This 10-week internship (May 27-August 1, 2025) offers an immersive experience in a hands-on laboratory environment where interns will engage directly with the team to perform meaningful work that impacts infrastructure development. Interns will have the opportunity to contribute to projects such as updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), creating and editing spreadsheets, and assisting with laboratory tasks, all while gaining practical insights into engineering and material testing processes.

Roles and Responsibilities:Interns will:

• Update and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure clarity and accuracy.

• Create, edit, and maintain spreadsheets for data organization and analysis.

• Conduct hands-on laboratory work, assisting in material testing and analysis.

• Collaborate with team members to learn and apply best practices in materials testing.

• Develop technical skills using tools such as Visual Basic and Python to support automation and data processing needs.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic proficiency in programming languages such as Visual Basic or Python.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Candidate Preferences:

• Open to students or recent graduates from any major with an interest in laboratory work, engineering, or materials science.

• No prior laboratory or engineering experience is required, as interns will receive training and support to succeed in their role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Application Requirements:

To apply for this internship, please submit the following documents:

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• 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)

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Dr. Jarrett Easonjdeason1@ncdot.gov

More Information About The Office of HBCU Outreach:

Website:NCDOT: HBCU/MIHE Internship Program (https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/students-youth/internship-programs/Pages/hbcu-mihe-internship.aspx)

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government noreply@nc.gov

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation requires that your application include all your relevant education and workforce experience. NCDOT does not accept "See Attached" or resumes in lieu of completing the "Education" and/or "Work Experience" section of the online application. CONFIRM - I understand that I will not be considered for employment with NCDOT if I submit an incomplete application.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Please answer the following in 300 -500 words: "What Skills Do You Hope to Gain or Develop if Selected as a Program Participant?"

  03

  Have you attached either a Word or PDF copy your unofficial transcript?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Have you attached either a Word or PDF copy your resume?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Select the College/University you currently attend.

• Bennett College

• NC A&T State University

• Elizabeth City State University

• NC Central University

• UNC Pembroke

• Fayetteville State University

• Saint Augustine's University

• Johnson C Smith University

• Shaw University

• Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

• Livingstone College

• Winston Salem State University

• None of the Above

  06

  Are you a North Carolina resident?

• Yes

• No

  07

  How did you hear about this program?

• Career Fair

• Online Job Posting

• College/University Website

• Social Media

• Word of Mouth

• Prior Experience with NCDOT

• Other

  08

  Please select any of the workforce development programs you have participated in.

• National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)

• Construction Career Days

• TRAC & Rides

• Summer Engineering Assistants Program

• Public Transportation Internship/Apprenticeship

• HBCU Internship

• None

  09

  Are you currently enrolled as a student in a bachelors, masters, or professional level program at an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Please choose the best option which describes your overall GPA based on a 4.0 scale.

• 3.5-4.0

• 3.0-3.4

• 2.5-2.9

• 2.0-2.4

• Less than 2.0

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  Please provide the major you are currently enrolled in.

  Required Question

Agency

State of North Carolina

Address

333 Fayetteville StRaleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Website

http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html

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