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Duke University

NonDuke Student/Intern

Durham, NC · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

Today, Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North ... Michael Goodson Law Library seeks interns for the 2026-2027 academic year (summer start possible ...

NCSU

Temporary STEM Instructor 2025

Raleigh, NC · On-site

  • Medical

... learning, research, and discovery. The Science House achieves this through four strategic ... Imhotep Academy offers one week daily summer sessions, as well as Fall and Spring sessions for ...

NCSU

Lecturer, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Raleigh, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In ISE, innovative research is conducted within and across areas, along with interdisciplinary ... or summer sessions of 2024-2025. Teaching emphasis will be on courses in manufacturing, supply ...

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How much do summer researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer researcher in Raleigh, NC is $109,938.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,100.00 and $149,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer researcher?

Summer Researchers are typically students or early-career professionals who participate in research projects during the summer months, often at universities, research institutes, or private organizations. Their work usually involves assisting with ongoing research, collecting and analyzing data, and sometimes contributing to publications or presentations. These positions are designed to provide hands-on experience in a specific field, enhance research skills, and offer networking opportunities with professionals and academics. Summer Researchers often gain valuable insight into potential career paths in academia or industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a summer researcher?

To thrive as a Summer Researcher, you generally need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid academic background in the relevant field, often demonstrated through coursework or prior research experience. Familiarity with data analysis tools, laboratory equipment, or specialized software (like SPSS, MATLAB, or Python) is commonly required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and time management skills help you collaborate effectively and present findings clearly. These skills and qualities are essential for producing reliable research results, contributing to team objectives, and maximizing the learning experience within a limited timeframe.

What are common challenges faced by summer researchers and how can they be addressed?

Summer Researchers often face the challenge of quickly adapting to new research topics and methodologies within a short timeframe. Balancing independent work with seeking guidance is crucial, as is managing multiple project deadlines. To overcome these challenges, it's helpful to communicate regularly with your supervisor, actively participate in team meetings, and utilize available resources such as lab manuals or peer support. Staying organized and setting clear goals for each week can also make the research process more manageable and rewarding.

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Infographic showing various Summer Researcher job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 37% Full Time, 54% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,938 per year, or $52.9 per hour.

Civil Engineering Land Development Intern or Co-op (Summer 2027)

Scout & Co

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are Scout & Co., and we are guiding the path forward in land development.

We are looking for a highly motivated College Civil Engineering Intern/Co-op who is passionate about the land development design and construction process to join our Raleigh, NC team. In this role you will work in close partnership with Project Managers to complete land development design, planning and permitting for Design/Build projects.

The anticipated start date for this opening is Summer 2027!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work.

  • Competitive hourly rate (with overtime possible)
  • Housing stipend (based on need)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage when you Intern or Co-op with us for at least 3 months
  • Company sponsored lunches, happy hours and events
  • Stocked kitchen with coffee, soda, and snacks
  • Signing bonus if hired on full-time upon graduation

Our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE
  • Attend meetings with Design/Build professionals to understand project requirements
  • Research and collect site specific information to initiate the land development process
  • Assist in the Design and draft of land development concept plans for  life sciences, advanced manufacturing, industrial, and commercial mixed-use projects
  • Review project design drawings to assist Project Management team
  • Perform site investigative due diligence and work with contracting team to value engineer sites
  • Produce colored renderings of land plans
  • Prepare schematic site plan, grading & utility plans to illustrate site developability based on site constraints
  • Perform preliminary storm water detention analysis, site utility design, and earth work analysis to best inform site planning effort for cost and constructability
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
  • Enrolled in a Civil/Environmental/Construction Engineering degree program
  • Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 is preferred
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and a strong work ethic
MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you someone that can make a difference at Scout & Co.? If the answer is, "Yes!" we look forward to meeting you.

 

Scout & Co. does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Scout & Co.'s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Scout & Co. will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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