C0154 - VDOT Engineering Intern Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation • Mechanicsville, VA

8d • $22 - $29

About The Position

As a student, the Engineering Intern participates in planned, education-related work experiences that integrate academic knowledge and theory with practical application and workplace skill development. The role may also perform special duties as assigned. The intern communicates with VDOT staff and external contacts and consultants, applies engineering technology principles and practices to assigned program areas, and interprets and applies relevant policies and procedures. The position includes routine maintenance and repair of testing equipment, project documentation, and accurate record keeping. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct. All VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings, which may include a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, pre-employment physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an associate’s degree program or higher.
• Have basic knowledge of engineering principles.
• Be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• Maintain full-time graduate status of at least 9 credit hours per semester at a college or university before and following the internship, if a graduate student.
• Maintain full-time undergraduate status of at least 12 credit hours per semester at a community college or four-year college or university before and following the internship, if an undergraduate student.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Be able to perform manual labor, including securing, handling, and preparing material samples.
• Be able to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Have knowledge of mathematics up to and including algebra and geometry.
• Have skill using computers, software applications including MS Office, and smartphones.

Nice To Haves

• Training, experience, or education in engineering or a related field.
• Ability to anticipate problems, provide solutions, follow instructions, learn quickly, and collaborate with teammates.
• Ability to make quality and timely decisions.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with VDOT staff, external contacts, and consultants; proactively resolve issues at the lowest level; project a positive VDOT image; and keep the supervisor advised of important developments and field observations.
• Apply engineering technology principles and practices to assigned program areas.
• Interpret policies and procedures and apply them to daily work assignments.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment, following guidelines for equipment storage, use, and transport.
• Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities, ensure documentation is complete and submitted, help avoid project delays, and resolve project-related matters.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities and enter and update data to meet required deadlines and requirements.
• Perform special duties as assigned.
• Secure, handle, and prepare material samples as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree