Monthly Archives: January 2016

Internship Opportunity with the City of Kent

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The City of Kent, WA is currently seeking Civil, Environmental, and Transportation Engineering interns to work in its Public Works Engineering Division. Interns will assist city staff with transportation related projects:

Time Commitment and Wages:

This part time position requires 20 hours per week, with work performed in the office between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Hours of work are flexible based on the student’s current and future class schedule, but cannot exceed the 20 hour limit. Wage is $15-$20 per hour DOE. This position is anticipated to last up to 8 months.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter, resume that outlines your experience and qualifications, and transcript to Nancy Yoshitake at nyoshitake@kentwa.gov or by mail to Nancy Yoshitake, City of Kent Engineering, 400 W. Gowe, Kent, WA 98032.

Questions? Contact Nancy at 253-856-5508. The Position will remain open until filled.

Duties: Continue reading →

Summer 2016 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Climate Change Impacts in Semi-Arid Regions

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The University of Texas at Austin Environmental Science Institute (ESI) Research Experience for Undergraduates in integrated environmental science is giving undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct research into Climate Change Impacts in Semi-Arid Regions. 

REU Program Overview:

  • Students will be trained in laboratory and field methods applied to studies of global change and its impacts and will work on individual projects
  • Project areas are interdisciplinary and encompass the fields of chemistry, biology, ecology, urban ecology, policy, environmental engineering, and geological sciences
  • Students will participate in a weekly research seminar series, portfolio creation, and professional development activities
  • Students will also participate in field excursions related to scientific research (involving hiking, caving, camping)
  • Program will conclude with a research poster session and open house

The program’s website can be found here

Applications are due by February 17, 2016. Please contact lynnkatz@mail.utexas.edu or ehersh@esi.utexas.edu for more information

UWIN Undergraduate Research Program – Application Deadline Approaching!

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Interested in doing research this summer? The Urban Water Innovation Network has a new undergraduate research program for summer 2016. 

Ten students will be given the opportunity to perform cutting edge, transdisciplinary research of immediate relevance to people in urban areas. Students will work with mentors in one of five study regions in the Network: Mid-Atlantic, South Florida, Phoenix-Tucson Sun corridor, Front Range of Colorado, and California. Our goal, where possible, is to pair students – one in the social sciences and one in environmental science or engineering – to tackle an urban water problem from different perspectives.

To apply, visit: https://erams.com/UWIN/urp/

Applications must be submitted by February 5, 2016

Further details about the program:  Continue reading →

ASCE Seattle Section Presents: Supercharge Your Career – Communication Course – Registration Ends Soon!

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Civilians – The ASCE Seattle Section is hosting a career communication workshop this Saturday, Jan 30th.

The deadline to register is tomorrow, Wed, 1/27.
 Details below.
-Brian

Calling all CEE grads and undergrads!  Looking for tips on how to be a more effective communicator in the workplace?  Seeking a networking opportunity with ASCE Seattle Section professionals?  If so, see the below information for ASCE Seattle Section’s Supercharge Your Career Communication Course to learn more: Continue reading →

Watch CAST AWAY tonight with ASCE

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Come zone out from homework and stress for a couple of hours with your fellow ASCE’ers!

Where: EEB 045

When: 6-8:30 pm TODAY

Why?: FREE SNACKS & DRINKS, de-stress, and meet some new people

We are excited to see you tonight!

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Summer Internship with SFMTA – Deadline Approaching!

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This is a reminder that applications are closing soon for the 2016 Summer Student Internship at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Applications are due by Wednesday, February 10, 2016 on their website.

Gain valuable on-the-job experience under the guidance of experienced transportation professionals. Interns will participate in transportation planning and engineering activities including:

  • Designing and implementing transportation safety improvements and multimodal complete streets.
  • Performing community outreach and engagement, responding to community requests for transportation improvements
  • Coordinating with other city agencies, contractors, and communities on transportation improvements
  • Coordinating with other city agencies, contractors and communities on transportation-related projects.

SFMTA is looking for undergraduate and graduate student interns who are interested in transportation planning and engineering.

Questions? Contact SSDinternship@sfmta.com or visit sfmta.com

Tool Training

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Will you be needing to use power hand tools for your research project? It is required to first participate in a training course on how to use them. Read on to learn about this upcoming tool-training workshop:

There will be a shop tool training (Tool Training 1, Class B) workshop on Saturday, January 30th at 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM for students and persons who will be or think that they might need to use power hand tools for their research project. This tool training is required before using power tools on your research project. The tool training covers the use of circular saw, table saw, drill motor, etc. in and around structures lab.

Be sure to sign up before January 28th. Renewing is required every 8 months. The sign up sheet will be posted on the door room 33 (machine shop), across from the material lab, More Hall  basement. Please bring a note pad and pen/pencil.

There will be a test, pertaining to the subjects in the training, given at the end of the class–no more than two mistakes allowed. You may like to bring food/snacks/drinks for this extended session (5-6 hours at least).  Continue reading →

Intern with CRH Engineering, PLLC this Summer!

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Looking for a summer internship? Read more to learn about this upcoming opportunity with CRH Engineering, PLLC in Skagit Valley, WA:


CRH Engineering, PLLC is a municipal civil engineering consulting firm located in Skagit County, WA. They are currently accepting applications for a full-time summer civil engineering internship to work from their home office in Sedro-Woolley. This opportunity will provide the successful candidate with exposure to and experience assisting with municipal civil engineering design and construction administration projects.

Minimum requirements: 

  • Must be enrolled in and have completed two years of a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD CIV3D 2010 or newer
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Prospective applicants should send a PDF letter of interest and resume to admin@CRHEng.com by February 12th, 2016 for consideration. Successful candidate will be contacted by February 19th, 2016 to schedule a follow-up phone interview.

SEAW Scholarships!

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It is time once again to announce the Structural Engineers Association of Washington (SEAW) Scholarship! This year, SEAW is offering $5,000 scholarships to current college or university students studying Structural Engineering and planning to make their professional career in the practice of Structural Engineering.

Requirements:

  • Official resident of Washington State
  • At the time of application, must be currently enrolled in a program of study majoring in Structural Engineering as a senior undergraduate or as a graduate student
  • Having a commitment to making a professional career in the practice of Structural Engineering

How to Apply:

  • Obtain application materials from the SEAW website or by contacting the SEAW office by phone at 425-778-6162, seaw@seaw.org
  • Have all documents submitted to the SEAW office by February 29th to be considered for the current year’s scholarship award

How the recipient is selected: Continue reading →

2016 Water Regulation Workshop

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Join us for an informative day on the topic of water regulations. This workshop will review several topics including: 

  • Revised total coliform rule
  • RTCR experience from a utility perspective
  • General regulatory horizon
  • Water main break protocol
  • Water system low pressure management
  • Water main disinfection for new construction
  • Changing views on manganese and regulatory horizon

Speakers are from the Department of Health, Confluence Engineering, the City of Everett and the City of Anacortes.

Registration fee is $70 for AWWA or WEF individual or utility  members ($80 after Feb. 17th). Registration fee is $985 for non-members of AWWA or WEF ($105 after Feb. 17th). Small System scholarships are available. See the webpage for details. Student scholarships are available, see the webpage for details as well. Worth 0.6 Continuing Education Units (pending).  Fee includes lunch and refreshments.