H7011 - District Engineering Intern Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a student intern to engage in planned, education-related work experiences that connect classroom learning with practical applications in the workplace.

You will participate in engineering technology tasks, perform routine equipment maintenance, and help with project documentation and record keeping. The role emphasizes communication skills, the ability to read engineering plans, and mathematical knowledge in algebra and geometry.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an Associate’s degree program or higher.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles.
• Must be at least 8 years of age at start of employment.
• Must maintain a full-time graduate status taking 9+ credit hours per semester before and after internship.
• Must maintain a full-time undergraduate status taking 12+ credit hours per semester before and after internship.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with VDOT staff and external contacts; proactively resolve issues.
• Apply engineering technology principles to assigned program areas; interpret policies and procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment; follow guidelines for storage, use, and transport.
• Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities; avoid delays and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities; enter and update data to meet deadlines and requirements.
• Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Engineering principles

Mathematics (algebra/geometry)

MS Office proficiency

Reading plans

Manual labor readiness

Education

Currently enrolled full-time in an Associate’s degree program or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Perform special duties as assigned. As a student, engage and participate in planned and education-related work experiences that integrate the knowledge and theory gained in the academic setting with practical application and skill development in the workplace.

How You Will Contribute

• Communication: 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.
• Engineering Technology: Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned programs areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment. Follow appropriate guidelines for equipment storage, use, and transport.
• Perform Duties as Assigned:
• Project Documentation: Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities. Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed. Avoid project delays and solve project related matters.
• Record Keeping : Maintains accurate records for all project activities. Enters and updates data to meet required deadlines and requirements. Interprets and applies relevant policies and procedures.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform manual labor (securing, handling, and preparing materials samples).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of mathematics up to and including algebra and geometry.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include MS Office, and smart phones.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in an Associate’s degree program or higher.
• Have a basic knowledge of engineering principles.
• Must be at least 8 years of age by the start of employment.
• Must maintain a full-time graduate status taking 9 or more credit hours per semester at a college/university before and following internship.
• Must maintain a full-time undergraduate status taking 12 or more credit hours per semester at a community college or 4-year college/university before and following internship.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, or related field desired.
• Ability to anticipate problems, provide solutions, follow instructions, learn quickly, and collaborate with teammates.
• Ability to make quality and timely decisions.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Physical Requirements

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

Qualifications

Physical Requirements