C0154 - VDOT Engineering Intern Wage

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers, partnering with VDOT, invites students enrolled in an Associate’s degree program to apply for a part-time internship in Mechanicsville, VA. The role focuses on supporting engineering-related tasks and field observations while integrating classroom knowledge with practical work.

You will perform engineering technology duties, record project activities, and assist with documentation, communications, and equipment handling under supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s degree program or higher.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles.
• Must be at least 18 years old at start of employment.
• Must maintain full-time graduate status taking 9+ credits/semester.
• Must maintain full-time undergraduate status taking 12+ credits/semester.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with VDOT staff and external contacts; resolve issues and project observations.
• Apply engineering technology principles to assigned program areas.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment.
• Prepare and maintain daily project activity documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Interpret policies and procedures relevant to the work.

Skills

Communication

Engineering Technology

Equipment Maintenance

Project Documentation

Record Keeping

Reading Plans

Math (Algebra/Geometry)

MS Office

Smartphones

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Smartphones

Job description

Hiring Range: $21.78 to $29.27

Full Time or Part Time: Part_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates:

Perform special duties as assigned. As a student, engage and participate in planned and education-related work experiences that integrate the knowledge and theory gained in the academic setting with practical application and skill development in the workplace.

How you will contribute:

• Communication: 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.
• Engineering Technology: Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned programs areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment. Follow appropriate guidelines for equipment storage, use, and transport.
• Perform Duties as Assigned.
• Project Documentation: Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities. Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed. Avoid project delays and solve project related matters.
• Record Keeping : Maintains accurate records for all project activities. Enters and updates data to meet required deadlines and requirements. Interprets and applies relevant policies and procedures.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform manual labor (securing, handling, and preparing materials samples).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of mathematics up to and including algebra and geometry.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include MS Office, and smart phones.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled full-time in an Associate’s degree program or higher.
• Have a basic knowledge of engineering principles.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• Must maintain a full-time graduate status taking 9 or more credit hours per semester at a college/university before and following internship.
• Must maintain a full-time undergraduate status taking 12 or more credit hours per semester at a community college or 4-year college/university before and following internship.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, or related field desired.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct