C0702 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a motivated student for a hands-on engineering program internship with the Virginia Department of Transportation. You will support multiple engineering disciplines, assist with project documentation, and participate in the Summer Scholar program.

Minimum qualifications include ABET-eligible civil or related engineering, 3.0 GPA, Virginia residency, and the ability to work 12 credits per semester while stipend recipient. 18+ years old required.

Qualifications

• Be a rising junior or senior undergraduate in ABET civil engineering or civil engineering technology program at end of 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 a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to assigned engineering program areas.
• Communicate with VDOT staff, external contacts and consultants; proactively resolve issues.
• Complete assignments as directed.
• Apply principles of engineering technology to daily work.
• Participate in the summer scholar program.
• Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Engineering principles

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering program

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.
• 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 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.

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.

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