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C0176 - Civil Engineering Scholar Wage

CompanyVirginia Department of Transportation
LocationCulpeper
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Perform technical support duties across various engineering disciplines including construction, materials, and transportation planning. Maintain project documentation and communicate effectively with VDOT staff and external consultants.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$23 - $32
Company Size
4727
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels. And, through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, it provides funding for airports, seaports, rail and public transportation. Virginia has one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the country, covering 57,867 miles of state-maintained roadways. Our mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy and improves our quality of life. If you are a Transportation Innovator and change agent looking for a career that makes a positive and lasting impact on our community, we need you!
About the Role
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.

    • Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
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    VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
    VDOT Code of Ethics
    Standards of Conduct
    Key Skills
    Civil engineeringEngineering principlesTechnical supportProject documentationRoadway designGeometric designTechnical plans interpretationCommunicationComputer software applicationsPolicy interpretation
    Categories
    EngineeringGovernment & Public SectorTransportationConstruction
    Benefits
    Educational stipendProfessional developmentHands-on work experience