What's Great About an Internship at VDOT?
The application process is complete for the 2012 summer intern positions. Hiring for this summer’s group should take place by May 15, 2012.
If you missed this opportunity to apply, check back next spring for another opportunity.
Gain valuable experience in a variety of disciplines while getting paid. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) offers paid internships to students working towards their degree.
You'll also learn more about career opportunities at VDOT. Upon graduation, you may apply for a full-time position with the agency. You can:
- Gain VDOT work experience, which will help you be a strong candidate for full-time employment with the agency upon graduation
- Work during a summer or a semester while you are gaining practical application of your area of study
- Work with a VDOT supervisor to help you apply your studies to your work
- Work in a high-performing, values-based team environment to accomplish meaningful work
Varied Areas of Work
This is an opportunity to work in VDOT's varied work environment. Current students have the opportunity to work in a wide range of disciplines, Including:
- Location and Design
- Transportation Planning
- Maintenance or Operations
- Information technology
- Structure and Bridges
- Public Relations
- Environmental or Materials
- Business – Accounting, Fiscal Management
- Training or Human Resources
You May Be Eligible
VDOT's internship program is open to students in almost any stage of their college education. Positions are open to college students pursuing a two- or four-year undergraduate or graduate degree.
If you have graduated since May 1, 2011, you are still eligible to apply for an internship.
Internship openings may become available in one of our divisions in the Central Office in Richmond or in one of the nine district offices throughout the state.
Contact us
Internship Program Manager
VDOT Learning Center
James Monroe Building, 10th floor
1401 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219-1939
interns@vdot.virginia.gov
804-371-6709
