Engineering Student Assistant - District 5 Project Development (San Luis Obispo, CA)
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Posted : Wednesday, December 27, 2023 10:41 AM
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire student assistants to perform tasks related to design, project delivery, and project development in support of transportation engineers working on various state highway projects , in a learning capacity, under the close supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer.
Conditions of Employment This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position.
Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc.
is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc.
and the employee.
This means that either University Enterprises, Inc.
or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance.
Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc.
(UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period.
UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer.
UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California.
If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: https://www.
calinterns.
org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.
pdf Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Work Schedule F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM.
Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Minimum Qualifications Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.
0 GPA.
Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications.
Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
Ability to compile, analyze, and monitor data.
Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.
Previous experience or working knowledge with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Microstation, or other project software.
Duties and Responsibilities Assist in supporting design engineers with tasks such as using Civil 3D for geometric layout of alignments and profiles, modeling of roadway sections, and calculating earthwork and structural section quantities.
In addition, using AutoCAD and Microstation for drafting plans, maps, and other exhibits.
Assist in developing estimates through identifying bid items, calculating quantities, and researching unit costs.
Develop quantity calculation spreadsheets and unit cost justification data as supporting documentation for cost estimates.
Assist in writing documents such as reports, technical memos, requests, specifications, and other correspondence.
Prepare meeting agendas, take meeting notes, develop PowerPoint presentations, and other miscellaneous tasks.
Research of roadway standards, best practices, policies and procedures, and other guides related to transportation engineering.
Assist in field reviews when available to assess site conditions, take measurements, take photographs, or collect other types of information.
Assist in project peer reviews and oversight reviews of consultant prepared work products.
Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office or in a field environment.
This position is located in San Luis Obispo, CA Application Instructions Please complete all fields of the employment application.
Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: 12/11/2023 Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies.
Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.
dot ca.
gov .
Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
We are unable to move your application forward in the process.
If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueijobs@csus.
edu.
Conditions of Employment This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position.
Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc.
is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc.
and the employee.
This means that either University Enterprises, Inc.
or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance.
Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc.
(UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period.
UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer.
UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California.
If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: https://www.
calinterns.
org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.
pdf Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering Work Schedule F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM.
Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Minimum Qualifications Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.
0 GPA.
Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications.
Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular).
Ability to compile, analyze, and monitor data.
Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.
Previous experience or working knowledge with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Microstation, or other project software.
Duties and Responsibilities Assist in supporting design engineers with tasks such as using Civil 3D for geometric layout of alignments and profiles, modeling of roadway sections, and calculating earthwork and structural section quantities.
In addition, using AutoCAD and Microstation for drafting plans, maps, and other exhibits.
Assist in developing estimates through identifying bid items, calculating quantities, and researching unit costs.
Develop quantity calculation spreadsheets and unit cost justification data as supporting documentation for cost estimates.
Assist in writing documents such as reports, technical memos, requests, specifications, and other correspondence.
Prepare meeting agendas, take meeting notes, develop PowerPoint presentations, and other miscellaneous tasks.
Research of roadway standards, best practices, policies and procedures, and other guides related to transportation engineering.
Assist in field reviews when available to assess site conditions, take measurements, take photographs, or collect other types of information.
Assist in project peer reviews and oversight reviews of consultant prepared work products.
Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office or in a field environment.
This position is located in San Luis Obispo, CA Application Instructions Please complete all fields of the employment application.
Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: 12/11/2023 Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies.
Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.
dot ca.
gov .
Based on your answers to one or more questions, it appears you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
We are unable to move your application forward in the process.
If you have questions, please contact us at 916-278-7003 or email us at ueijobs@csus.
edu.
• Phone : (916) 278-7003
• Location : San Luis Obispo, CA
• Post ID: 9001375451
