University Enterprises, Inc

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire an Engineering Student Assistant for the District 10 Engineer Services Office.. 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).. Must be able to learn computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software (MicroStation, Civil 3D).. Previous experience with Google Earth, CADD, or related engineering software (MicroStation, Civil 3D).. 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.

engineering student assistant

Description The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire an Engineering Student Assistant for the District 10 Engineer Services Office. The Student Assistant, in a learning capacity, will assist in a wide range of assignments within the Office that includes assisting in performing data research and inventory, organizing pertinent project information, assisting in creating and updating project records, and other duties in support of project delivery. Requirements 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 position 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: http://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 Engineering Work Schedule Flexible 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 <ul><li>Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. </li><li>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. </li><li>Must possess the ability to: <ul><li>Apply engineering classroom instructions to work situations.</li><li>Learn procedures and methods.</li><li>Work well with other in a team environment.</li><li>Satisfactorily carryout assignments.</li><li>Do neat and accurate work.</li><li>Follow instructions completely and timely.</li></ul></li><li>Must possess the ability to manage complex data and complete quality work within timelines. </li><li>Must be able to review, analyze, and summarize reports. </li><li>Must be able to take initiative on assignments and communicate effectively (verbally and in writing). </li><li>Must have the ability to work with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), and Google Earth. </li><li>Must be able to learn computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software (MicroStation, Civil 3D).</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Previous experience with Google Earth, CADD, or related engineering software (MicroStation, Civil 3D).</li><li>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.</li></ul> Duties and Responsibilities <ul><li>In a learning capacity, the Engineering Student Assistant will assist engineering team in performing utility, permit, and as-built plan searches, including logging and inventorying, in both the office and field settings.<ul><li> Assist engineering team in organizing and reporting project status, distributing templated requests and checklists to other divisions. </li></ul></li><li>In a learning capacity, the Engineering Student Assistant will assist in creating and updating project records, databases using Microsoft Office tools.</li><li>In a learning capacity, the Engineering Student Assistant will assist in various other duties in support of project delivery.</li></ul> 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. 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: July 5, 2024

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