C0236 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is offering a summer scholar internship for rising undergraduates in ABET-accredited civil engineering programs. The role provides technical support across multiple engineering disciplines and emphasizes communication with staff and external contacts.

You will complete assignments, apply engineering principles, and maintain project documentation while participating in the summer scholar program. Residency in Virginia is required.

Qualifications

• Be a rising junior or senior undergraduate in 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.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering or related field is desired.
• Experience in design technology, interpreting technical plans and specifications is preferred.
• Experience in roadway design and geometric design applications is preferred.
• Experience in roadway transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communications: Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external contacts and consultants.
• Complete Assignments: Complete assignments as directed.
• Engineering Technology: Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned programs areas.
• Participate in Program: Participate in the summer scholar program.
• Project Documentations: Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral and written communication

Ability to follow instructions

Computer proficiency

Engineering principles knowledge

Education

ABET civil engineering program

Job description

Job Description

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.

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