Winter 2026
Business Intern
Virginia Department of Transportation
Posted on 9/11/2026
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Compensation Overview
$26.14 - $34.34/hr
Richmond, VA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's, Associate's
 Business & Strategy (1) |
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- Ability to analyze data and reach logical conclusions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
- Ability to interpret laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suites, including Word, Excel, and Access.
- Knowledge of business principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of office policies, procedures, and practices.
- Skill in collecting and analyzing data and preparing reports or presentations.
- Currently enrolled full-time in an Associate’s degree program or higher.
- Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
- Must maintain full-time graduate status with 9 or more credit hours per semester at a college or university before and following the internship.
- Must maintain full-time undergraduate status with 12 or more credit hours per semester at a community college or four-year college or university before and following the internship.
- Recommend resolutions to administrative or business problems resulting in an effective program.
- Provide administrative support services to assigned program areas.
- Research and compile data and prepare reports or presentations for a variety of programs or projects.
- Assume responsibility for special projects and assignments and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
- Perform special duties as assigned.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Business, Accounting, 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.
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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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Company News
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