Engineering Intern

Title : Engineering Intern State RoleTitle : Engineering Technician II Hiring Range : $20.83 hr. - $28.00hr. Pay Band : 3 Agency : VA Dept of Transportation Location : Suffolk, Burbage Dr Agency Website : www.

virginiadot.org / jobsRecruitment Type : General Public - G Job Duties What drives you?Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having agreat work / life balance, working on exciting and challengingprojects, leading innovation and championing change or simplyworking with a great group of people who are committed toprofessionalism.

At the Virginia Department of Transportation, wehave something for you. The Virginia Department of Transportation(VDOT) is currently searching for students to join our EngineeringInternship Program in multiple areas and locations throughout thestate.

VDOT’s Internship Program gives Interns exposure to thediverse types of work the Department performs and prepares them fora future career in transportation.

This program also gives Internshands-on job assignments and the opportunity to work closely with adiverse group of professionals, with structured trainingopportunities that align with VDOTs current and projected workforceneeds.

SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE Interns spend the summer working onunique projects and activities. In addition, interns will have theopportunity to network with other interns.

VDOT is seeking studentsmajoring in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology,Materials Engineering or related engineering discipline with afocus or concentration in transportation to work in areas such asTraffic Engineering, Construction, Materials, Structure and Bridge,Environmental, Residency Operations, Location and Design, andMaintenance.

We are seeking candidates with strong analyticalskills, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer service,time management and organizational skills.

THE LOCATION The HamptonRoads District is comprised of nine counties, 11 cities, and twoislands, with roughly 10,000 lane miles.

Together, these cover4,125 square miles of the Southeastern and Eastern Shore areas ofVirginia and is home to 1.8 million people.

Counties : Accomack,Isle of Wight, James City, Northampton, Southampton, Surry, Sussex,York and Greensville Cities : Chesapeake, Emporia, Franklin,Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk,Virginia Beach and Williamsburg (Cities in Hampton Roads maintaintheir own roads) Towns : Accomac, Belle Haven, Bloxom, Boykins,Branchville, Cape Charles, Capron, Cheriton, Chincoteague,Claremont, Courtland, Dendron, Eastville, Exmore, Hallwood, Ivor,Jarratt, Keller, Melfa, Nassawadox, Newsoms, Onancock, Onley,Painter, Parksley, Saxis, Smithfield, Stony Creek, Surry, Tangier,Wachapreague, Wakefield, Waverly and Windsor (Smithfield maintainsits own roads) Visit http : / / www.

virginiadot.org / about / districts formore information about the locations available. The posted hiringrange applies to both undergraduate and graduate candidates.Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age by thestart of employment.
• As of May 2025, be a rising sophomore (2ndyear), junior (3rd year) or senior (4th year) enrolled inundergraduate study in a two-year or four-year college / university.
• Graduate students are eligible to apply.
• Second year ortransferring Community College students may apply.
• Complete aminimum of 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate studentsand 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students.

Studentsmust be enrolled full-time at the time of application.

Have basicknowledge of engineering principles. Additional ConsiderationsSuccessful candidates will have demonstrated academic excellence intheir major program and be motivated, customer focused andaction-oriented individuals with a drive for learning on the joband achieving results.

You will have demonstrated ability to makequality and timely decisions, take initiative, communicateeffectively, both orally and in writing, prioritize and organizemultiple demands in a continuously changing environment, use acomputer and software applications, have a basic knowledge ofengineering principles, and can meet established deadlines.

Abilityto anticipate problems, provide solutions, follow instructions,learn quickly and collaborate with teammates.

• A combination oftraining, experience, or education in Engineering, or related fielddesired.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability tomake quality and timely decisions.
• Ability to anticipateproblems, provide solutions, follow instructions, learn quickly,and collaborate with teammates. Special Requirements
• A resume andcurrent unofficial transcript must be submitted via this onlineapplication process.
• Work assignments may require unrestrictedmobility in irregular terrain, work in an outdoor environment, andthe ability to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time.
• Assignments may include requirements to wear personal protectiveequipment (hard hat, safety vest, safety boots, etc.) and theability to work from heights (may include requirements to wear fallprotection equipment).
• U.S. work authorization required. SpecialInstructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt whenyour application and / or résumé is submitted successfully.

Pleaserefer to Your Application in your account to check the status ofyour application for this position. Fingerprint-based backgroundchecks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verifiedprior to employment.

• Students who are transferring from acommunity college to a college or university for their junior year(3rd year) should provide their final community college transcriptand their letter of acceptance to their new institution as anattachment to their application.
• Selected candidates will starttheir internship in May / June 2025, and work until August 2025.
• Based on interest, business need, and available funding, studentsmay have the opportunity to continue working during the academicyear.
• This is a part-time hourly position No state benefitswill be offered.
• Housing and relocation are not provided.
• Thisposition is not eligible for telework. DHRM has also published acompanion guidance document for the Alternative Hiring Process forpersons with disabilities.

VDOT utilizes a market-based payprogram, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertisedrates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by11 : 59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth ofVirginia’s Job Board / Recruitment Management System (RMS).

Multiplepositions may be filled from this recruitment. The decision tointerview an applicant is based on the information provided in theapplication and optional resume;

therefore, those who fullyrepresent their qualifications and work history will be moresuccessful with obtaining an interview.

Submitting an incompleteapplication and / or resume lacking job history and relevantexperience detail may impact interview eligibility.

Stateapplications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in personwill not be considered. We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3)official certified company and state agency that provides hiringpreference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guardin support of Executive Order 29, (2010).

If you are a Veteran orVirginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordinglyon your state application. Contact Information Name : Taylor StumpPhone : 757-956-3292 Email : taylor.

stumpvdot.virginia.gov In supportof the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouragingindividuals with disabilities to apply through the CommonwealthAlternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity,applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD)provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired(DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteranstatus questions and submit their disability documentation, ifapplicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHPLetter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate ofDisability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation forthe Alternative Hiring Process.