Winter 2025
Engineering Intern
Posted on 9/9/2025
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
No salary listed
Petersburg, VA, USA
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- 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.
- Be at least a rising sophomore (2nd year), enrolled in undergraduate study in a two-year or four-year college/university.
- Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students. Students must be enrolled full-time at the time of application.
- Graduate students are eligible to apply.
- Have a basic knowledge of engineering principles.
- Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
- 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.
- 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.
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
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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Company News
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.