Engineering Intern - Mechanicsville, VA

About the Role

Spend June-August of 2027 working in our Central Office in downtown RVA or our nearby Lockwood Office supporting our mission to Keep Virginia Moving. Our VDOT Engineering Internship provides guided real work experience functional areas within VDOT such as Construction, Structure and Bridge, Materials, and the Research Council. Explore what it takes to help build and operate the third-largest state-maintained highway system in the country.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned programs 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 is 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.

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.
• Must be an active full-time college student, at least a rising sophomore, in an undergraduate or graduate program for the duration of the internship season.

Skills

• 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.

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.