Town of Knightdale Stormwater Intern Summer 2026 [Stipend $17.79/hr]

The Town of Knightdale Public Works Department has officially opened applications for the Summer 2026 Stormwater Intern position. The town is inviting students who want practical environmental and municipal engineering experience to work alongside local government staff on stormwater inspections, compliance work, and community outreach activities.

About the Internship

This internship places students directly inside a functioning municipal department. Instead of only studying regulations in class, interns will see how a town actually manages drainage systems, development sites, and environmental protection requirements.

The intern will support the Town’s NPDES MS4 permit program and Stormwater Management Plan, which are the rules municipalities follow to control pollution in rainwater runoff.

You will work both outdoors in the field and indoors in an office setting — a mix that gives real understanding of how infrastructure and environmental regulations connect in day-to-day operations.

What You Will Do

During the internship, you will assist Public Works staff with daily operations such as:

• Inspecting stormwater infrastructure and drainage systems

• Visiting construction and development sites

• Reviewing privately owned stormwater control measures

• Preparing compliance and regulatory documentation

• Performing GIS mapping and data entry

• Helping with environmental reporting

• Supporting public education and outreach activities

You will also interact with town staff and residents, which helps build communication and professional skills.

Who Should Apply

Students who want careers in environmental protection, infrastructure, or city planning will benefit the most.

Recommended fields of study

• Environmental Science

• Civil or Environmental Engineering

• Construction Management

• Urban Planning or related programs

The town is mainly looking for someone who is careful, organized, and willing to learn fieldwork procedures.

Pay and Work Experience

Compensation: $17.79 per hour

This is a paid municipal internship, which makes it especially useful for students who want both income and relevant experience.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the internship, students will understand:

• How cities manage rainwater and flooding risks

• Environmental compliance and inspection procedures

• Basic GIS mapping and infrastructure records

• Real government documentation and reporting systems

• Public communication in a regulatory setting

For students planning careers in environmental consulting, civil engineering, or government jobs, municipal experience is highly valued on a resume.

How to Apply / Contact

For details or application assistance, contact:

Logan Sturgill
Human Resources Technician
Town of Knightdale
Phone: (919) 217-2227
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.KnightdaleNC.gov

Why This Opportunity Matters

Many students graduate with theory but no field exposure. Municipal internships like this one provide real inspections, reporting work, and community interaction — the same tasks professionals perform after graduation. That experience often makes a candidate stand out during full-time job applications.

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