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Intern Opportunity at Kleinfelder

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Good afternoon,

Kleinfelder is looking for part-time or full-time interns for the Fall/Winter 2022-2023 in Geotechnical Lab & Field-Testing Services.  This a great opportunity for students pursing a graduate degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.

Under the supervision of experienced PE’s and certified staff, the intern will assist in advanced lab testing and data logging of field explorations.  Hands on training will be provided.  The intern will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of the supervisor.

This opportunity is expected to last three months; however, is flexible on exact dates.

Candidates must have successfully completed a soils mechanics/geotechnical engineering class and lab (i.e., introduction to soil classification possibly through sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, etc.).  General knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel is preferred.

Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering program. Continue reading →

Undergraduate TA or Graduate Grader need for CEE 337: Construction Materials

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Dear CEE Students,

Professor Laura Lowes is seeking a 20-hr per week undergraduate teaching assistant or graduate student grader for the junior-level CEE 337 Construction Materials class this fall (9/26 – 12/16). The course provides an introduction to the behavior of common civil engineering materials including concrete, asphalt, steel, aluminum and wood via lectures and laboratory sections in which students mix concrete, cast concrete cylinders and beams, and conduct common material tests of concrete, steel, aluminum and wood samples to determine material properties used in design and construction. A graduate student grader for this class will be required to grade various student productions (e.g., homework assignments, lab reports and quizzes) as well as provide additional support for the class as needed (e.g., creating online quizzes). An undergraduate teaching assistant for this class will be required to support the activities listed above as well as support the CEE materials lab manager and CEE 337 graduate teaching assistant in teaching the material lab sections on Thursdays of each week. While the scope of activities is larger for the undergraduate teaching assistant, no more than 20 hrs per week of work will be required. The hourly rate for these positions has been established by the UW at  $17.79/hr for undergraduate students and $21.49/hr for graduate students. Continue reading →

Undergrad research assistant position

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Undergraduate research assistant position available in Environmental Engineering.  Students in microbiology, biochemistry, chemical engineering, and related disciplines are welcome to apply.  The assistant will work closely with senior personnel on laboratory and field studies designed to resolve biotic and abiotic controls of greenhouse gas emissions.  Using model microorganisms and synthetic communities, the individual will be trained in applications of GC, HPLC, and microsensors to identify environmental variables controlling greenhouse gas production.  The candidate must be comfortable working with compressed gasses, needle/septum-based materials handling, data entry and record keeping, have a keen eye for detail, and recognize the importance of experimental replication.   Candidates should contact Kris Hunt at hunt0362@uw.edu.”

Start date: ASAP

End date: Reevaluated on a quarterly basis

Pay rate: $22 per hour

New paid technical writing internship in UW Information Technology

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New technical writer internship on the communications team in UW Information Technology.

The intern will have a unique opportunity to influence a highly diverse community of students, faculty and staff, and to improve their experience in accessing, understanding and being successful in using the technology available for their work and study. And you would author content for a high-profile website that gets more than 3.5 million page views every year.

Our work and strategy in UW Information Technology is founded on the belief that good technology–well-conceived, designed, and delivered–is a powerful force for good at the University.

Job #6726388 in Handshake: https://joinhandshake.com/ Continue reading →

TA Needed for CEE 317

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is currently accepting applications for the position of an undergraduate TA  for Autumn Quarter 2022 for CEE 317: GeoSurveying.

The position requires assistance with the labs on Tuesday 1:30 to 4:20,  Wednesday 10:30 to 1:20, Thursday 1:30 to 4:20 and Friday 8:30 to 11:30. Lab instructions are given by the instructor. The TA will be responsible for checking the equipment out and back in, responding to student questions as they work regarding lab procedures, and making sure that equipment remains functioning during the lab. The position does not require office hours. You may apply for some or all the labs.

To be eligible for the position, you should have taken a surveying course.  Working knowledge of AutoCAD,  Civil3D, and ArcGIS is a plus.   The position pays $17.79 per hour.

Detailed information and a complete job description will be provided to those offered a position.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Professor Ahmed directly at kamal@uw.edu and provide the following information:

  • Name
  • Quarter in which  CEE 317 was taken, and your grade.
  • Lab/s you can attend
  • Level of knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Civil 3D
  • Additional related background information, if any.

TODAY (July 1st @ 12pm): Friday Harbor Labs Autumn 2022 General Information Session

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We are hosting a general information session for anyone interested in studying at Friday Harbor Labs for the coming Autumn quarter. The session will take place  Friday, July 1st from 12pm-1pm PST. We are offering two Research Apprenticeships and a 3-course field research program. All courses are at the 400 level and invite you to get your hands dirty designing your own research project!

I can answer any questions you might have regarding living and working at FHL, and our Biodiversity and Monitoring of Estuarine Ecosystems instructors, Wendel Raymond and Bob Oxborrow, have offered to discuss their course and similar field research courses. Instructors from other courses may attend as well. If you have reasons you feel like you can’t take a course up here, we will discuss financial aid options, accessibility needs, and similar topics. If you’re enthusiastic about marine sciences, we want you out here!

Fill out this google form to receive the zoom link. You can also write to me and/or the instructors (CC’d) if you have specific questions. Please distribute this email to anyone you think may be interested. Continue reading →

CLUE is hiring tutors for the 2022-23 academic year!

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CLUE Tutoring

Do you have a passion for teaching, enjoy supporting other students, and are interested in enhancing your own skills?  Academic Support Programs (ASP) is now hiring CLUE Tutors for the 2022-2023 Academic Year! Students from all majors and degree types (undergraduate/graduate) are encouraged to apply (as long as you have taken the necessary courses for each subject). The positions below are now open on Handshake – each hyperlink will take you to the specific job posting with a job description and details on how to apply

Available positions:

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Summer Job for civil engineering student or recent grad

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The City of Kent is seeking an intern (non-credit) to assist in the review of permits for civil construction (site development), utilities and street use.  Position is $25/hr and has the possibility of partial remote work, if desired.  I have posted the attached job advertisement on Handshake but have not received any applicants.  Please have any interested students or recent grads contact me directly.

Thanks

Brennan

Brennan Taylor, PE, Development Engineering Manager

Development Engineering | Economic & Community Development

220 Fourth Ave. S, Kent, WA 98032

Main 253-856-5490 | Direct 253-856-5591
Btaylor@Kentwa.gov

 

CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON

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