About the role#
University Enterprises, Inc. is hiring two Engineering Student Assistants to work with the California Department of Transportation in San Luis Obispo. You will work under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer to support design, project delivery, and development tasks for state highway projects. This is a part-time, temporary, and paid position.
What you'll do#
- Use Civil 3D to create geometric layouts of alignments and profiles, model roadway sections, and calculate earthwork and structural quantities.
- Draft plans, maps, and other exhibits using AutoCAD and Microstation.
- Create quantity calculation spreadsheets and compile unit cost justification data for project estimates.
- Join field reviews to assess site conditions, collect measurements, and gather project information.
- Research roadway standards, policies, and engineering guides.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including preparing meeting agendas, taking notes, and developing presentations.
What you'll need#
- You must be a college student attending classes at an accredited university.
- Enrollment in at least six semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduates is required.
- You must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
- Your major must be Civil Engineering, Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering, or Construction Management.
Location & details#
- The office is located in San Luis Obispo, California.
- Work is performed on-site, with the possibility of a hybrid schedule once you gain experience and receive supervisor approval.
- Field work may be required approximately 10% of the time, involving outdoor conditions and uneven terrain.
- This position follows a rolling term schedule with flexible hours between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Students generally work up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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