Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Civil Engineering Scholar - Wage
About the job
- 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.
- 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.
- Communicate efficiently orally and in writing.
- Follow instructions and meet deadlines.
- Use computer and software applications.
- Apply engineering principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas.
- Perform special duties as assigned.
- Provide technical support to assigned engineering program areas.
- Communicate with Virginia Department of Transportation staff and external contacts and consultants.
- Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level.
- Keep the supervisor advised of important developments and field observations.
- Maintain open dialogue and communications with the Pipeline and Career Development Programs Supervisor.
- Complete assignments as directed.
- Interpret policies and procedures and apply them in daily work assignments.
- Participate in the summer scholar program.
- Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities.
- Ensure project documentation is submitted and complete.
- Avoid project delays and solve project-related matters.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Experience in design technology and interpreting technical plans and specifications.
- Experience in roadway design and geometric design applications.
- Experience in roadway transportation.
About the company
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 17, 2026 CTB approved $28.5 billion for roads, bridges, transit, and trails.
- FY2027 budget rose 6.7% to $9.0 billion, lifting construction spending.
- Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel targets substantial completion in 2026/2027, preserving marquee delivery wins.
What critics are saying
- Fairfax Circuit Court's Awuah ruling exposed VDOT to vegetation-maintenance liability on March 24, 2026.
- Delayed bridge and tunnel maintenance invites more quadriplegia litigation and insurance costs.
- Megaproject slippage on I-66 and Hampton Roads could miss 2026/2027 deadlines, eroding trust.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT controls Virginia's $9.0 billion FY2027 transportation budget, unmatched statewide scale.
- The agency manages 4,300 projects through a $28.5 billion FY2027-2032 SYIP.
- VDOT runs megaprojects like Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and Transform 66.
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