Civil Engineering Summer Scholar: Design & Transportation

Virginia Department of Transportation; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation invites engineering students to participate in its summer scholar program in Culpeper, VA. The internship provides technical support across multiple disciplines including Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction, and more.

Applicants should be rising juniors or seniors in ABET-accredited programs, with at least 12 credit hours per semester and a 3.0 GPA, and must reside in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior undergraduate 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 start of employment.
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Deadline orientation

Computer skills

Engineering principles

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering program (rising junior/senior)

12 credits per semester while stipend recipient

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation invites engineering students to participate in its summer scholar program in Culpeper, VA. The internship provides technical support across multiple disciplines including Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction, and more.

Applicants should be rising juniors or seniors in ABET-accredited programs, with at least 12 credit hours per semester and a 3.0 GPA, and must reside in Virginia.