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Virginia Department of Transportation

Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure

Engineering Intern

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
InternshipBristol, VA, USA$21.78 - $29.27In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • 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 full-time graduate status, taking 9 or more credit hours per semester at a college or university before and following the internship.
  • Must maintain full-time undergraduate status, taking 12 or more credit hours per semester at a community college or four-year college or university before and following the internship.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform manual labor, including securing, handling, and preparing material samples.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
  • Knowledge of mathematics up to and including algebra and geometry.
  • Skill in using computers, software applications including Microsoft Office, and smartphones.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate with VDOT staff, external contacts, and consultants; proactively resolve issues at the lowest level; project a positive VDOT image; and keep a supervisor advised of important developments and field observations.
  • Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas, and interpret and apply policies and procedures in daily work assignments.
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on testing equipment, and follow appropriate guidelines for equipment storage, use, and transport.
  • Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities, ensure documentation is complete and submitted, avoid project delays, and solve project-related matters.
  • Maintain accurate records for project activities, enter and update data by required deadlines, and interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures.
  • Perform special duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A combination of training, experience, or education in engineering or a related field.
  • 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.

About the Company

Virginia Department of Transportation

Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure

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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