Utility Coordination Intern – Summer 2027

STV; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

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 Sub

Job summary

STV invites a Utility Coordination Intern to support coordination and relocation activities for NCDOT and municipal projects in Raleigh, NC. You will work with utility providers, engineers and transportation professionals to identify conflicts and assist relocation planning before construction.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, preparing coordination documents, and supporting meetings with utility owners and project teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a two-year degree.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office apps or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify utility conflicts by reviewing plans and records.
• Support relocation planning for water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecom assets.
• Prepare utility coordination documents, relocation plans, schedules, agendas and minutes.
• Coordinate with utility owners, NCDOT reps, contractors and stakeholders.
• Assist with UBO plans and related project documentation.
• Learn to interpret SUE data and identify conflicts.
• Assist with cost documentation and relocation agreements.
• Participate in field visits and coordination meetings.
• Use MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer and MS Office for deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Two-year degree in progress

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.