C0176 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage

VDOT Careers Site • Culpeper, VA

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About The Position

The position involves performing special duties as assigned and providing technical support to various engineering program areas. The candidate may work in disciplines such as Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction, Structure and Bridge, Maintenance, Environmental, Transportation Planning, and Traffic Engineering Operations.

Requirements

• Be a rising junior or senior undergraduate in an ABET-accredited civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or related engineering program by the end of the spring semester.
• Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester while a stipend recipient within the program.
• Have a basic knowledge of engineering principles.
• Maintain residency in Virginia or attend an accredited civil engineering program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• Possess and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in design technology, interpreting technical plans and specifications.
• Experience in roadway design and geometric design applications.
• Experience in roadway transportation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with VDOT staff and external contacts and consultants.
• Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level.
• Project a positive VDOT image.
• Keep supervisor advised of important developments and field observations.
• Maintain open dialogue and communications with Pipeline and Career Development Programs Supervisor.
• Complete assignments as directed.
• Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas.
• Interpret policies and procedures and apply them in daily work assignments.
• Participate in the summer scholar program.
• Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities.
• Ensure documentation is submitted and completed to avoid project delays.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees