C0830 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is offering a Summer Scholar opportunity for undergraduate students in ABET-accredited civil engineering programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, external contacts, and consultants to support multiple engineering disciplines while gaining practical experience.

Applicants must be rising juniors or seniors, maintain Virginia residency, complete at least 12 credit hours per semester, be 18+ years old, and hold at least a 3.0 GPA.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Maintain residency in Virginia and be at least 18 years old; minimum 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with VDOT staff and external contacts; proactively resolve issues.
• Complete assignments as directed and maintain daily documentation of activities.
• Apply principles of engineering technology to assigned programs and interpret policies in daily work.
• Participate in the summer scholar program and contribute to project documentation.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Computer proficiency

Engineering principles

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.

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.

Physical Requirements

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen