C0813 - VDOT Engineering Intern Wage

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas; interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment; follow appropriate guidelines for equipment storage, use, and transport.
• Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities; ensure documentation is submitted and completed; avoid project delays and solve project-related matters.
• Maintain accurate records for all project activities; enter and update data to meet required deadlines and requirements; interpret and apply 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 including MS Office, and smartphones.

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 18 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

• Ability to perform manual labor (securing, handling, and preparing materials samples).