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Engineering is all around Raleigh. Engineering Services professionals design, build and maintain the places, systems and services that help our City work. Design, Build, Explore, connects students with real-world projects, engineering concepts and career possibilities.
What Students Experience
Students get a closer look at engineering through activities, conversations with professionals and examples from across Raleigh. They explore:
Solving community challenges — addressing real-world needs and finding practical solutions.
Engineering in Raleigh — seeing how infrastructure, facilities and systems shape everyday life.
Careers in Engineering Services — discovering the people, skills and career paths behind the work.
Engineering Services At Work
Roadway Design & Construction
Plans, designs and delivers transportation projects across Raleigh, including roads, sidewalks, bikeways, intersections and other infrastructure.
Fleet Management Operations
Manages and maintains the vehicles, equipment and technology City departments rely on every day.
Facilities & Operations
Maintains more than 345 City buildings, decks and shelters, along with eight City blocks and spaces leased by the City.
How We Partner With Schools
We work with schools to connect students with Engineering Services professionals through:
Classroom presentations
STEM events
Career fairs and tabling
Guest speakers
Design, Build, Explore in Action
Career Fair - Millbrook Magnet Elementary (2026)
Raleigh Roadway Design & Construction collaborated with Raleigh Stormwater at the Environmental Connections Career Fair to illustrate how green stormwater infrastructure and roadway construction work together to build a safe Raleigh.
Classroom Presentation - Hilburn Academy (2025)
Students designed streets using Streetmix, balancing safety, comfort, and sustainability to create streets that serve everyone.
Career Day - Hilburn Academy (2025)
Students explored the life cycle of a roadway project with our Roadway Design & Construction team, learning about planning, design, construction, and community engagement.
Career Day - Poe Elementary School (2024)
We introduced students to the basics of roadway construction and gave them a glimpse into the importance of careers in engineering and construction.
Request A Visit
We love connecting with students! Schedule a classroom visit or have us take part in your next STEM or career event.