C0830 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers in Suffolk, VA offers a summer scholar program for undergraduates in civil engineering or related fields. You will provide technical support across civil disciplines and communicate with VDOT staff and consultants.

Responsibilities include completing assignments, applying engineering technology, preparing daily project documentation, and participating in the summer scholar program while maintaining a 3.0 GPA and Virginia residency.

Qualifications

• Be a rising junior or senior undergraduate participating in an 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 GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Communicate 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 docs are submitted and complete; avoid project delays.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Written English

Engineering knowledge

Education

ABET civil engineering program or related

Job description

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.

Hiring Range: $23.00 to $32.00

Full Time or Part Time: Part_Time

Additional Detail

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct