C0716 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage

Hiring Range 23.00 to 32.00

Full Time or Part Time

Part_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates

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.

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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Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct