About the role
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.
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