Utility Coordination Intern – Summer 2027

Location: Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina

STV is seeking a Utility Coordination Intern to support utility coordination and relocation activities for NCDOT and municipal transportation projects in the Raleigh, NC. This internship offers hands-on experience working with utility providers, engineering teams, and transportation professionals to identify utility conflicts and support relocation planning before construction begins.

Responsibilities

Assist with identifying utility conflicts by reviewing highway construction plans, drainage plans, specifications, and utility records.

Support utility relocation planning for water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunications facilities.

Assist with preparing utility coordination documents, relocation plans, schedules, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes.

Support coordination with utility owners, NCDOT representatives, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Assist with preparing and reviewing Utility by Others (UBO) plans and related project documentation.

Learn to interpret Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) data and identify potential utility conflicts.

Assist with utility cost documentation, relocation agreements, and environmental permit drawings.

Participate in field visits, site investigations, and utility coordination meetings as needed.

Use MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office to support project deliverables.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop practical solutions to utility conflicts.

Perform other tasks as assigned to support project goals and team objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently pursuing a two-year degree.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications or equivalent.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or other engineering design software.

Exposure to transportation engineering, utility coordination, or infrastructure projects.

Knowledge of ProjectWise or other document management systems.

Interest in utility relocation, roadway design, and public infrastructure projects.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range

$45,675.00 - $51,903.00

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.