Intern Utility Coordinator
Atlanta, Georgia

Full-Time Paid Internship Job Description

Luster National Inc., a minority-owned small business headquartered in Mill Valley, California, with offices nationwide, a highly respected Program, Project, Construction and Consulting Management company, is seeking an Intern Utility Coordinator, to work paid full time in Atlanta, GA job sites.

About the Position
As an intern, assist our Lead Utility Liaison for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Program Management Consultant Engineering Services and provide oversight on all utility design and construction activities related to the MMIP, P3 and DB Projects as required by the State and District Utility Offices. The projected job duration is 10 Weeks: June 3- August 9 2024

Responsibilities
Shadow and assist our utility liaison and other utility coordinators on the above referenced transportation project types.

The team’s responsibilities include the following:

  • Provide PMC oversight and assistance to GECs as required with the preparation of Utility Memorandum of Understanding and Utility Analysis documents between GDOT, Local Governments and Utilities for upcoming Projects.

  • Assist GDOT State Utilities Office with Railroad Coordination efforts on MMIP P3 and DB Projects involving Railroads.

  • Serve as the Utility Manager and SME for the GDOT Project Management Consultant primarily for the I-285/SR 400 Interchange Reconstruction Project for utility and MARTA coordination, relocation and permitting activities. Performs field reviews and general oversight of utility relocations and utility related incidents.

  • Attend Project progress meetings to monitor status of utility relocation work milestones and deadlines and address any notice of potential utility impacts to the Project’s schedule.

  • Facilitate resolution of Utility issues during design and construction.

  • Reviews e-builder Utility and other related Processes and Documents for compliance with Project Contract, GDOT policies and procedures and Federal regulations for all MMIP, AIP and DB Projects.

  • Participate in Bluebeam Reviews of Utility or related Submittals and provide comments.

  • Review and provide comments on Utility Permit requests for MMIP P3 and DB Projects as required

Minimum Requirements
Full-time rising senior student within an accredited Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree program.

Why Luster National, Inc.
At Luster, our people are our greatest asset! Each LUSTER team member is an ambassador to our customers and communities where they live. We are successful when our people feel safe, secure, and professionally challenged. The company leadership has the privilege to provide each team member with the opportunity to grow in an environment that stimulates individual achievement, teamwork, and a “Can-Do” attitude.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Pay: $20/hour

Education: Bachelor's (Required)

Language: English (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Atlanta, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

My name is Sergio Medina-Caro and I was given the honor of being part of the first internship provided by Luster National Inc. This was my first internship, and I did not know what to expect. With that being said, the Luster team was extremely helpful when it came to onboarding and getting me started on my internship journey. 

​While in my internship, I learned how engineering, construction management, and business all go hand in hand. I also learned how to work with engineers and the step-by-step process that goes along with a construction project. I learned that all the tools you will need as a future engineer do not all come from the classroom and experience is required to truly get an understanding of the business. I learned that internships are necessary for students to see what their future field entails of. My favorite thing about Luster was how it was very involved with their employees. This consisted of a family-like environment along with providing all tools necessary to create a successful individual. 

​Luster National was an amazing company to work for. I hope to one day be a part of the Luster National team again. My future, moving forward, consists of taking my Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) and Professional Engineering (PE) exams while in school. I will continue my undergraduate journey and will obtain my Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Afterwards, I will pursue a Master’s degree in Business Administration. I hope to one day start my own engineering firm and make major changes to my community and the world.

~ Sergio Medina-Caro