Vp engineering Jobs in Norfolk va

Title : Engineering Intern

State Role Title : Engineering Technician II

Hiring Range : $21.74 - $29.27 / hour

Pay Band : 3

Agency : VA Dept of Transportation

Location :   Staunton District Office

Agency Website :  www.vdot.virginia.org / jobs

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work / life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. At the Virginia Department of Transportation, we have something for you.

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is currently searching for students to join our Engineering Internship Program in multiple areas and locations throughout the state. VDOT’s Internship Program gives Interns exposure to the diverse types of work the Department performs and prepares them for a future career in transportation. This program also gives Interns hands-on job assignments and the opportunity to work closely with a diverse group of professionals, with structured training opportunities that align with VDOTs current and projected workforce needs.

SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE

Interns spend the summer working on unique projects and activities. In addition, interns will have the opportunity to network with other interns.

VDOT is seeking students majoring in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering or related engineering discipline with a focus or concentration in transportation to work in areas such as Traffic Engineering, Construction, Materials, Structure and Bridge, Environmental, Residency Operations, Location and Design, and Maintenance. We are seeking candidates with strong analytical skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, customer service, time management and organizational skills.

THE LOCATION

Staunton, VA, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, offers miles of trails, parks within walking distance, a vibrant downtown, and friendly community neighborhoods with character. The Staunton District maintains more than 5,100 miles of roads in the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Highland, Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Warren, Clarke and Frederick. The district serves more than 362,000 citizens in these counties.

Visit https : / / www.vdot.virginia.gov / about / divisions / for more information about the divisions of VDOT. Hiring Range applies to both undergraduate and graduate candidates.

VDOT employees serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and traveling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life. VDOT is the third largest state maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, and employing over 7700 people through a diverse workforce. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity and collaboration that values differences.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore visit http : / / www.virginiadot.org / about / missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• As of May 2025, be a rising sophomore (2nd year), junior (3rd year) or senior (4th year) enrolled in undergraduate study in a two-year or four-year college / university. Graduate students are eligible to apply.
• Second year or transferring Community College students may apply.
• Complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students and 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students.
• Students must be enrolled full-time at the time of application.
• Have basic knowledge of engineering principles.

Additional Considerations

Successful candidates will have demonstrated academic excellence in their major program and be motivated, customer focused and action-oriented individuals with a drive for learning on the job and achieving results. You will have demonstrated ability to make quality and timely decisions, take initiative, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, prioritize and organize multiple demands in a continuously changing environment, use a computer and software applications, have a basic knowledge of engineering principles, and can meet established deadlines. Ability to anticipate problems, provide solutions, follow instructions, learn quickly and collaborate with teammates.

Special Requirements

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name : Brandi Baylor

Phone : 540-332-9088

Email : [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative 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 Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.