Summer 2025 (May 2025 - August 2025)  Full-time Work Schedule,  Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week   Position: Roadside Environmental Aesthetic Engineering Intern Location: 1 Wilmington St. Raleigh NC 27601 Internship Duration: 10-week internship (May 27-August 1, 2025)   Organization: North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) - Roadside Environmental Aesthetic Engineering Section About the Internship: Are you passionate about landscape architecture and design? Join the NCDOT Roadside Environmental Aesthetic Engineering team and gain real-world experience in designing and developing aesthetically pleasing and functional roadside environments. This internship offers hands-on exposure to technical tools, collaboration with architects, and the opportunity to contribute to final design projects. Key Responsibilities: * Collaborate with the entire team to support landscape architecture development * Utilize tools such as CAD-MicroStation, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp for 3D modeling * Assist in creating innovative and sustainable roadside designs * Work on real-world projects and contribute to final designs * Learn and apply technical aspects of landscape architecture in a professional setting Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a motivated student pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field. Proficiency in design software (CAD-MicroStation, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp) is preferred, along with strong problem-solving skills and a creative mindset. What You'll Gain: * Hands-on experience with design tools and software used in the industry * Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that enhance roadside aesthetics * Collaboration with experienced architects and engineers in a dynamic environment * Insight into the changing dynamics of the field, including adjustments due to retirement Unique Aspects of the Role: This internship emphasizes technical skills and collaboration, as architects and engineers work closely to develop innovative designs. You'll be part of meaningful projects and gain experience in final real-world design processes. * 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. * 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. Dr. Jarrett Eason jdeason1@ncdot.gov More Information About The Office of HBCU Outreach:  Website: NCDOT: HBCU/MIHE Internship Program     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