Engineering Intern - Field & Project Support

Virginia Department of Transportation; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a student internship to engage in planned education-related work that blends classroom knowledge with practical field experience. You will support project activities, maintain records, and assist with documentation while learning engineering principles.

The role emphasizes communication, data handling, and teamwork, with requirements for current enrollment in an Associate’s degree program or higher and the ability to manage credits while

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an Associate’s degree program or higher.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles.
• Must be 18 years of age by start of employment.
• Must maintain a full-time status taking required credits during internship.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with VDOT staff and external contacts; report important developments.
• Apply engineering technology principles to assigned program areas.
• Perform routine maintenance on testing equipment and handle samples.
• Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities; meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Manual labor

Reading engineering plans

Mathematics (algebra & geometry)

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree student or higher

Tools

MS Office Suite

Smartphones

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a student internship to engage in planned education-related work that blends classroom knowledge with practical field experience. You will support project activities, maintain records, and assist with documentation while learning engineering principles.

The role emphasizes communication, data handling, and teamwork, with requirements for current enrollment in an Associate’s degree program or higher and the ability to manage credits while