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Posted : Thursday, February 08, 2024 09:48 PM

Title: Engineering Intern - Lynchburg District State Role Title: Engineering Technician II Hiring Range: $20.
83 - $28.
00 Pay Band: 3 Agency: VA Dept of Transportation Location: Lynchburg District Office Agency Website: www.
virginiadot.
org Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties VDOT’s Engineering 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 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.
Interns spend the summer working on unique projects and business initiatives.
We are 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.
Hiring Range applies to both undergraduate and graduate candidates.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications • U.
S.
work authorization required.
• Be at least 18 years of age by the start of their employment/internship.
• As of May 2024, 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.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Possess a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.
5 or above on a 4.
0 scale for undergraduate students or 3.
0 or above on a 4.
0 scale for graduate student applicants.
• 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.
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.
• Selected candidates will start their internship in June 2024, and work until August 2024.
• Based on interest, business need, and available funding, students may have the opportunity to continue working during the academic year.
• A resume and an unofficial transcript reflecting the required cumulative GPA and proof of enrollment in college or university must be submitted via the online application process.
• A secure electronic or sealed official transcript will be required if the candidate is selected for employment.
Students who are transferring from a community college to a college or university for their junior year (3rd year) should provide their final community college transcript and their letter of acceptance to their new institution as an attachment to their application.
• Some Intern positions may require unrestricted mobility in irregular terrain, work in an outdoor environment, and the ability to lift, bend and stand for long periods of time.
• Assignments may include requirements to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety vest, safety boots, etc.
) and the ability to work from heights (may include requirements to wear fall protection equipment).
• This is a part-time hourly position – No state benefits will be offered.
• Housing and relocation are not provided.
¬ • This position does not offer sponsorship.
• This position is not eligible for telework.
• This position requires a fingerprint based criminal history background check and a Motor Vehicle Driving record check.
• This job announcement is a continuous recruitment.
Positions will be filled based on business need and available funding.
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.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System.
State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.
Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and or resume.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information.
Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice.
For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: https://www.
virginiadot.
org/jobs/information_for_employees.
asp.
VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics (https://www.
virginiadot.
org/about/missionandvalues.
asp).
If you share our values, we invite you to apply.
Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.
VDOT is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010).
If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants” at: https://www.
virginiadot.
org/jobs/information_for_employees.
asp Contact Information Name: Dawn Fields Phone: 434-962-1655 Email: dawn.
fields@vdot.
virginia.
gov 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer

• Phone : (434) 962-1655

• Location : Lynchburg, VA

• Post ID: 9001380145


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