Daily Archives: March 31, 2016

Bellevue DOT Intership

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The City of Bellevue Transportation Department is looking to hire an intern in the Traffic Engineering division.They are trying to recruit an interested freshman/sophomore early/direct admit from the UW CEE program for this position, which will start in June. The intern will keep the position until they graduate (2-3 years). Hours worked are paid and flexible, but likely part-time (8-20 hours) during the school year with the option for full-time work during breaks. Starting wage is $14.61/hour.

The job covers a broad range of transportation engineering topics and practices, from signal operations and lighting design to construction plan drafting and bike facilities design. The intern will gain practical engineering experience and software not taught in classes. AutoCAD will be used extensively, along with other specialized traffic/lighting software and Office, but some training will be provided. Please see the attached job announcement for more details: Job Announcment

Questions? Email Logan James loganj2@uw.edu (the student who currently holds the internship) or Chris Long, City of Bellevue Transportation Department (clong@bellevuewa.gov, 425-452-6013)

To Apply: Send you resume and a brief message regarding your interest to Chris Long at clong@bellevuewa.gov. Applications must be received by Friday, April 15th, 2016. 

Geotechnical Engineering Intern Position

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Read on to learn about a summer/fall internship with Seattle DCI. They are hoping they can find an undergraduate with real interest in geotechnical engineering, as this will be a fun project to go through all the historic landslide files!

Position Description: The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is seeking a junior or senior student to clean up the delineation of known slides in the existing Geographic Information System.  The intern will also (1) assist with the digitization of historical landslide files and (2) help complete the current ongoing project of steep slope delineation, if that project has not been completed by this summer.

  • Salary: $15.73 Hourly
  • Location: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave, Seattle, WA
  • Job Type: College Intern
  • Department: Department of Construction and Inspections (Formerly DPD)
  • Deadline to Apply: April 26, 2016 at 4:00 PM PST
  • Start/End Dates: Late June/early July through December, 2016: 6 month position.
  • Schedule: 40 hours/week in summer, 10 hours/week when school is in session. Work will be scheduled between 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM

Qualifications: Must be enrolled in an accredited educational program, preferably in civil engineering. Undergraduate interns must maintain a satisfactory GPA of 2.0 or higher for the duration of the internship. Preferred: Junior level course in geotechnical engineering.

How to Apply: Complete an online application (Click here)  and include the following: 

  • Unofficial transcript, including current classes and GPA
  • Cover letter
  • Resume

Or submit a paper copy to their office: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave, Suite 5500, Seattle, WA, 98104. Questions? Call 206-684-8088 or email Careers@seattle.gov.

2 Job Openings with Lin & Associates

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Lin & Associates currently has a few career opportunities available for potential Civil Engineering graduates and alumni. Read on to learn more: 

Lin & Associates, Inc., is a land surveying and construction management firm located in downtown Seattle. The company focuses on large public transportation and infrastructure projects around the King, Pierce & Snohomish County area.

 

Civil/Right of Way Engineer: Lin & Associates, Inc is looking for a Civil Engineer (EIT or PE) to add to their team.

  • Qualifications & Experience: 
    • EIT, PE and/or PLS is preferred
    • Experience using AutoCAD / Civil 3D
    • Motivated, eager to learn and has a positive attitude
    • Well organized with excellent written and verbal skills
    • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
    • Available for full-time employment beginning in June 2016
    • Prior experience reading Contract Plans and Specifications, a plus
    • Proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel, and ability to quickly learn computer programs
    • Able to handle many tasks at once under pressure
  • To Apply: please send cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript to hr@linassociates.com. The subject line of the email should state “Civil/ROW Engineer Position”

Project Coordinator:  Lin & Associates, Inc is looking for a Project Coordinator to add to their team.

  • Qualifications & Experience: Minimum 2 years of business and/or project experience is preferred although an entry level position will be considered. 
  • To Apply: please send cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript to hr@linassociates.com. The subject line of the email should state “Project Coordinator Position”

More more details on the positions, read the job posting: Lin Job Posting Details