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The successful candidate will perform special duties as assigned and provide technical support to assigned engineering program areas. They may work in one of the following engineering disciplines : Location and Design, Materials, Residency Operations, Construction, Structure and Bridge, Maintenance, Environmental, Transportation Planning, and Traffic Engineering Operations.
How You Will Contribute
- Communicate with VDOT staff and external contacts, proactively resolving issues and projecting a positive VDOT image.
- Complete assignments as directed.
- Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas, interpreting policies and procedures.
- Participate in the summer scholar program.
- Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities, ensuring timely submission and completion.
What Will Make You Successful
Ability to communicate efficiently orally and in writing.Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.Ability to use computer and software applications.Knowledge of engineering principles.Minimum Qualifications
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.Must 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.Additional Considerations
A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field is desired.Experience in design technology, interpreting technical plans, and specifications.Experience in roadway design and geometric design applications.Experience in roadway transportation.VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.
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