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C0342 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation
Part-time
On-site
Virginia, United States
Civil & Structural Engineering
Description
Perform special duties as assigned. Provide technical support to assigned engineering program areas. 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:
  • Communications: 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. Maintain open dialog and communications with Pipeline and Career Development Programs Supervisor.
  • Complete Assignments: Complete assignments as directed.
  • Engineering Technology: Apply principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned programs areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily works assignments.
  • Participate in Program : Participate in the summer scholar program.
  • Project Documentations: Prepare and maintain daily documentation of project activities. Ensure documentation is submitted and is completed. Avoid project delays and solve project related matters.


  • 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 at end of the spring semester.
  • 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 4.0 scale.

  • Additional Considerations:
  • A combination of training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field desired.
  • Experience in design technology, interpreting technical plans and specifications.
  • Experience in roadway design and geometric design applications.
  • Experience in roadway transportation.

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