C0176 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers is seeking a student intern for a part-time engineering support role. You will provide technical support across disciplines such as Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction, Structure and Bridge, Maintenance, Environmental, Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Operations.

Responsibilities include clear communications with VDOT staff and consultants, completing assignments on time, applying engineering technology principles,

Qualifications

• Be a rising junior or senior undergraduate participating in an ABET civil engineering, civil engineering technology or related program.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Communications with VDOT staff and external contacts; proactively resolve issues at the lowest level.
• Complete assignments as directed.
• Apply principles of engineering technology to assigned program areas.
• Participate in the summer scholar program.
• Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities; ensure documentation is submitted and complete.

Education

ABET civil engineering or related program

Rising junior or senior undergraduate

Minimum 12 credit hours per semester

Maintain Virginia residency

Must be at least 18 years old

Minimum GPA 3.0 (4.0 scale)

Job description

Hiring Range: $23.00 to $32.00

Full Time or Part Time: Part_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates:

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.

How you will contribute:

• Communications: 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: Complete assignments as directed.
• Engineering Technology: Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned programs areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily works assignments.
• Participate in Program : Participate in the summer scholar program.
• Project Documentations: Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities. Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed. Avoid project delays and solve project related matters.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate efficiently orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use computer and software applications.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Considerations:

• 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.

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

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