Engineering Intern (Part-Time) - Field & Lab Skills

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 64,747,000 - 84,034,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia's hiring team is seeking a student for a part-time internship with VDOT. You will engage in planned work experiences that blend classroom knowledge with hands-on fieldwork.

Key tasks include collaborating with VDOT staff, applying engineering technology, maintaining testing equipment, and documenting daily activities while meeting deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an Associate’s degree program or higher.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Full-time student status before and after internship.

Responsibilities

• Communication with VDOT staff and external contacts.
• Apply principles of engineering technology to program areas.
• Perform routine maintenance on testing equipment.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain daily project documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities.

Skills

Communication

Engineering principles

Equipment maintenance

Project documentation

Record keeping

MS Office

Reading plans

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Commonwealth of Virginia's hiring team is seeking a student for a part-time internship with VDOT. You will engage in planned work experiences that blend classroom knowledge with hands-on fieldwork.

Key tasks include collaborating with VDOT staff, applying engineering technology, maintaining testing equipment, and documenting daily activities while meeting deadlines and quality standards.