Civil Engineering Scholar - Salem, VA

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.

Additional Information:

Semester Stipend

A $3,500 stipend is awarded to Scholars at the beginning of each Fall and Spring semester. These funds are not gift-aid and will not conflict with gift-aid scholarships or other financial aid. No more than four stipend payments will be awarded to any one Scholar. For stipend eligibility:

• Scholars must maintain satisfactory program performance standards and expectations as outlined in the Scholar Agreement.
• Scholars are required to commit to six months of employment at VDOT for every $3,500 stipend awarded during undergraduate study.

After Graduation Employment

Upon graduation, the Scholar is placed in VDOT’s EDGE Civil Engineering Program as an Engineer Associate, a full-time classified civil engineering position with benefits. The mission of the EDGE Program is to develop VDOT professionals and future leaders. Through this structured 15 to 24-month practical training program you will have the opportunity to rotate across a wide variety of civil engineering, maintenance, operations, business, and support functions during year one. This provides a meaningful on-the-job learning experiences, targeted training and engaged coaches and mentors to foster the development of mission-critical technical skills and leadership.