Date Opened: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Aviation Department

Function Apprentice/Internships

Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 Commensurate with Experience

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Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The Mechanical Design Engineering Intern will assist the Airport Building and Utilities Infrastructure team by assisting with complex design and planning tasks at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Work involves contact with interdepartmental groups, agencies, and project teams in support of the Airports capital program and its associated coordination requirements with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists the Building and Utilities Infrastructure staff with design and planning projects and programs. Compiles new and archive information and assists Building and Utilities Infrastructure staff with the execution of the design review and construction meetings. Assists in the review and inspection of ongoing building infrastructure site visits, including photo documentation and site reports. Assists Building Utilities and Infrastructure staff with design reviews and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Assists in team-oriented design and construction projects, including frequent communication with Aviation Facilities staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The intern shall be currently enrolled in a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering program at an accredited university, with a focus in Mechanical Engineering.  Coursework related to heating ventilating, and air conditioning is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework and/or experience related to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and/or fire protection systems
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficiency in .pdf editing software (Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam)

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Heat transfer systems and fluid flow
• Building construction processes and practices

Skill in:

• Iterative design review processes
• Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Ability to:

• Multi-task assignments with varying due dates
• Interpret design drawings in various formats and software suites

WORKING ENVIORNMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is relative free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary. Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks
• Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required

Sensory Requirements:

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proof reading, data entry, tabulating data
• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain
• Comprehensive of written information in work related documents
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

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 self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.