Virginia Department of Transportation · 4 months ago
C0829 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage
Colonial Heights, VA, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$23/hr - $32/hrThe Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Civil Engineering Scholar to provide technical support in various engineering disciplines. The role involves completing assignments, communicating effectively with staff and external contacts, and maintaining project documentation.
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Responsibilities
Perform special duties as assigned
Provide technical support to assigned engineering program areas
May work in one of the following engineering disciplines: Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction, Structure and Bridge, Maintenance, Environmental, Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Operations
Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external contacts and consultants
Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level
Project a positive VDOT image
Keep supervisor advised of important development and field observations
Maintain open dialog and communications with Pipeline and Career Development Programs Supervisor
Complete assignments as directed
Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned programs areas
Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily works assignments
Participate in the summer scholar program
Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities
Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed
Avoid project delays and solve project related matters
Qualification
Required
Be a rising junior or senior undergraduate participating in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) civil engineering, civil engineering technology or related engineering program at 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 grade point average of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Preferred
A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field desired
Experience in design technology, interpreting technical plans and specifications
Experience in roadway design and geometric design applications
Experience in roadway transportation
Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
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2022-02-16Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Laura Farmer
Chief Financial Officer
Edward Cooper
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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