Daily Archives: August 18, 2015

Rooftop Happy Hour at Mezcaleria Oaxaca

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Excellent networking opportunity! Details below: 

Come enjoy drinks and appetizers with your fellow Puget Sound structural
engineers during a awesome rooftop happy hour on Thursday, August 25th
from 5pm-7pm at:

Mezcaleria Oaxaca
422 E Pine St.
Seattle, WA

The weather looks like it will still be perfect so we will be up on the
roof deck again getting some sun and cooling off with some drinks.
Appetizers will be provided by SEAW YMF, as always. To find us, ask the
hostess about a group of structural engineers or look for the white
hardhat. RSVPs appreciated (seawymf@gmail.com).

See you there!

Several Positions Available with the Bureau of Reclamation’s PNW Region

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Read on to learn about several job opportunities with the Bureau of Reclamation:

The Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region is currently hiring Student Trainees in Civil Engineering to work during the school year/summer, below are the locations of the available positions:

  • 3 positions in Boise, Idaho
  • 1 position in Bend, Oregon
  • 1 position in Ephrata, Washington
  • 1 position in either Yakima or Cle Elum
  • 1 position in Heyburn, Idaho.

Job Overview:

  • Student Trainee (Civil Engineering), GS-0899-03/04
  • Pathways Indefinite
  • PART-TIME (20 hrs per week), may vary to fit school schedule. May work full time during the summer. – This is an Intern-indefinite position expected to last duration of student’s academic attendance.
  • Salary: $25,434 to $37,121 per year, (GS-03 = $12.19 per hour and GS-04 = $13.68 per hour)
  • Moving expenses are NOT authorized.
  • Announcement Open: 08/13/2015 to 08/24/2015

Qualifications: 

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Position Available with the City of Redmond

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Looking for a position with the City of Redmond? They are currently looking for a Transportation Planning and Engineering Intern: 

This Transportation Planning and Engineering Division intern will assist City of Redmond staff to plan and deliver multimodal transportation projects and programs in this growing community and regional jobs center. Major projects underway include the Overlake Village transit-oriented development, the arrival of East Link light rail, and the development of Downtown into a mixed use urban center. The intern will collect data on transportation facilities and conditions and enter them into databases, interpret data to create maps and reports, conduct research on transportation policy and related issues, and support departmental planning efforts.

Hours, Duration, and Pay Rate: 

  • This position will work up to 29 hours per week, as needed, and depending on qualifications and availability. Position is limited to 1040 hours per calendar year.
  • $11.35 – $19.75 Hourly

Qualifications: 

  • Must be a recent graduate or currently working toward a degree or certification in urban planning, engineering or a closely related field.
  • Maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality control; demonstrating an interest and willingness to learn independently; use of computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel/Access and ArcGIS; data entry and analysis skills.
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license by date of hire, and a driving record that meets City standards
  • Collect, record, and maintain data; generate maps and conduct analyses in ArcGIS; prepare written reports; work independently and cooperatively with others; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers. The ability to generate graphical products including presentations, renderings, and diagrams is a plus.

How to Apply: 

  • Visit http://www.redmond.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=16028&WT.ac=AMJobs to apply (job is listed as Transportation Planning and Engineering Intern)
  • Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
  • The City may review existing application pools to fill this position, or use this pool to fill future vacancies.
  • Candidates who are selected to interview will be required to complete a Background Authorization Form
  •  for more information and to submit your resume

Position Available with the City of Redmond

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Looking for a position with the City of Redmond? They are currently looking for a Transportation Planning and Engineering Intern: 

This Transportation Planning and Engineering Division intern will assist City of Redmond staff to plan and deliver multimodal transportation projects and programs in this growing community and regional jobs center. Major projects underway include the Overlake Village transit-oriented development, the arrival of East Link light rail, and the development of Downtown into a mixed use urban center. The intern will collect data on transportation facilities and conditions and enter them into databases, interpret data to create maps and reports, conduct research on transportation policy and related issues, and support departmental planning efforts.

Hours, Duration, and Pay Rate: 

  • This position will work up to 29 hours per week, as needed, and depending on qualifications and availability. Position is limited to 1040 hours per calendar year.
  • $11.35 – $19.75 Hourly

Qualifications: 

  • Must be a recent graduate or currently working toward a degree or certification in urban planning, engineering or a closely related field.
  • Maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality control; demonstrating an interest and willingness to learn independently; use of computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel/Access and ArcGIS; data entry and analysis skills.
  • Valid Washington State driver’s license by date of hire, and a driving record that meets City standards
  • Collect, record, and maintain data; generate maps and conduct analyses in ArcGIS; prepare written reports; work independently and cooperatively with others; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers. The ability to generate graphical products including presentations, renderings, and diagrams is a plus.

How to Apply: 

  • Visit http://www.redmond.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=16028&WT.ac=AMJobs to apply (job is listed as Transportation Planning and Engineering Intern)
  • Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application.
  • The City may review existing application pools to fill this position, or use this pool to fill future vacancies.
  • Candidates who are selected to interview will be required to complete a Background Authorization Form
  •  for more information and to submit your resume