C0176 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage

About the role

Perform special duties as assigned and 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.

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 developments and field observations.
• Maintain open dialog and communications with Pipeline and Career Development Programs Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments as directed.
• Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas.
• Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
• Participate in the summer scholar program.
• Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities; ensure documentation is submitted and completed to avoid project delays and solve project-related matters.

Requirements

• 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 a 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.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct.