Engineering Tech - Summer Hourly Position in Bristol

The Bristol District is seeking enthusiastic and driven Engineering Technicians for multiple summer 2025 hourly positions. Each position will focus on a specific area, providing valuable hands-on experience in one of the following functions:

• Location and Design Division
• Bridge Division
• Materials Division
• Construction Division
• Environmental Division
• Traffic Division
• Abingdon Residency Office
• Lebanon Residency Office
• Wytheville Residency Office
• Wise Residency Office

These positions offer an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to key aspects of engineering while working in a dynamic team environment. This program provides valuable exposure to the diverse work that VDOT performs and prepares them for a future career in transportation. Summer hourly Engineering Techs will gain hands-on experience with real-world job assignments, work closely with a diverse group of professionals, and receive structured training opportunities aligned with VDOT’s current and future workforce needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. work authorization required.
• Be at least 18 years of age by the start of their employment.
• Experience or education in related field (Engineering, Transportation, GIS, Environmental, Construction, Traffic).
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and climb slopes.

Additional Considerations

Successful candidates will have experience in the related 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, prioritise and organise 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 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are 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.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilises a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

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.”

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.