Job Opportunity for Engineer with Japanese Language

Engineers NW is looking for a Japanese and English speaking structural engineer. If you are bilingual or you know of someone, please read on: 

ENW is now looking for a replacement structural engineer who speaks both Japanese and English. They’ve been helping a locally based client with building projects in Japan for several years now. The final drawings they review come to them in Japanese. They also traveled to Japan after the 2011 Earthquake in order to inspect/review existing buildings. Some travel to Japan could be part of the job, if the candidate has the requisite structural engineering skills. Although, they certainly would consider a new graduate with “developing” skills.

If you are interested, please reach out to Thomas A. Wampler, P.E., S.E. LEED AP (Vice President): 206-525-7560 or email him at tomw@engineersnw.com

To learn more about Engineers NW, visit their website! 

New Course: ENV H 448/548 Community Air Pollution

Read on to learn about this exciting new course! 

Open to all majors, no prerequisites, one introductory biology course and one introductory chemistry course recommended.

Community Air Pollution: ENV H 448/548

  • When: Spring Quarter 2016, T/TH 9:00 AM to 10:20 AM
  • Where: HSB RR134
  • Credits: 3 Credits, graded
  • 448 SLN: 14076
  • 548 SLN: 14091
  • Instructor: Sveerre Vedal

A comprehensive overview of community air pollution. Topics covered include:

  • Air quality standards, monitoring and management
  • Air pollution sources, chemistry and meteorology
  • Effects on human health and the environment
  • Wood smoke and alternative fuels
  • Air pollution control technology
  • Climate change
  • Indoor air

Summer Internship Opportunities at Environmental Non-Profit

Technology Transition Corporation: Catalyzing Change for Clean Energy

The administrative services company of AEESP, Technology Transition Corporation (TCC), is seeking several interested and self-motivated interns to work with them this summer in the areas of Communications/Outreach and Policy for their environmental non-profit associations. The internships are based out of TTC’s office in Washington, DC and a paid stipend is provided.

The summer term runs roughly from the first half of May until the second half of August. Applicants should identify the specific dates in which they are available in their cover letter, which along with resume and writing sample, should be emailed to Brian Schorr, Director of Operations (careers@ttcorp.com).

See attached document for more information! Summer_2016_Announcement_-_TTC

Internship Opportunity with Pierce County Public Works

There are two open internship positions to work with a team of dedicated traffic engineering professionals with Pierce Country Public Works – Traffic Engineering. You will get a firsthand learning experience with traffic data collection, design of traffic control devices, review of plans, and traffic operations. You will work in a team environment and make contributions in these areas, in a dynamic and fast-paced organization. This internship will involve a mix of office and field work.

This internship will take place over the summer, 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, but some schedule flexibility is possible). Hourly pay rate will be discussed during the interview process.

If you want to get hands-on experience in the Traffic Engineering area to get your career started, send your resume and qualifications by April 8, 2016 to: Rory Grindley, P.E., PTOE, County Traffic Engineer, Pierce County Public Works, 4301 S. Pine St., Tacoma Mall Office Building, Suite 628, Tacoma, WA 98409 or via email: rgrindl@co.pierce.wa.us. With questions, call 253-798-2275.

Taiwan Summer Internship Program

This summer, National Chung Hsing University will offer a 2-week research training program for engineering students to learn about the innovative engineering culture of Taiwan. Students will gain laboratory research experience, visit with industry professionals, and take part in technical seminars. Field trips and workshops will teach students about Taiwanese culture and traditions.

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Study Abroad: Landscape Architecture Croatia

Design/Build Croatia is a fall quarter program where UW students will team up with Croatian engineering students to design and build a therapeutic garden for blind and disabled adults and children as well as a design a master plan for a residential facility for disabled adults. Students do not need to have construction experience and should be interested in environmental therapeutic design, construction, and other related topics. This program is open to all engineers; both graduate and undergraduate students are welcome.

  • When: September 24th – December 9th, 2016
  • Where: Rijeka, Croatia
  • Application due date: March 15th
  • Contact: Prof. Winterbottom (nina@u.washington.edu)

If you are interested in studying abroad in Croatia this fall, there will be one more informational session this friday, March 11th, from 12-1 pm in Gould Hall room 322.

Scholarship Junkies Bootcamp

Scholarship Junkies, a Seattle based non-profit, supports students in a plethora of ways in their pursuit of scholarship success, all for free. They are re-opening their Scholarship Bootcamp, bigger, better, and with more support to help you find scholarship success.  If you would like to be a part of the bootcamp, in which students and individuals pursuing scholarships will have access to a slack group, where they can ask questions, find community, and have access to the SJ team, sign up here.

Resources from Scholarship Junkies

  • Scholarship Bank: Here is a collection of scholarships to get your feet wet; it contains over $750k in scholarships to get you more accustomed to the process.
  • After sifting for ones that suit you, Scholarship Junkies can support in two major ways:

Clemson University CE Summer Course Offerings

The Glenn Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University is offering several online classes during Summer 2016.
Students from universities other than Clemson can
take these online classes as transient students and transfer the credits to their home institution. Since there is no campus presence required, students will communicate with professors via phone, email, and discussion boards.

Courses offered during Summer 2016:

  • May 11 – June 17 (Summer Session I)
    • CE 2010 Statics
    • CE 2060 Structural Mechanics
    • CE 3010 Structural Analysis
    • CE 4060 Structural Steel Design
    • CE 4560/CE 6560 Pavement Design and Construction
  • June 22 – August 1 (Summer Session II)
    • CE 2010 Statics
    • CE 2080 Dynamics
    • CE 3520 Economic Evaluation of Projects
  • May 11 – August 1 (Summer Long)
    • CE 4080 Structural Loads and Systems
    • CE 4210/CE 6210 Geotechnical Engineering Design

Deadline for Fresh Ideas Poster Competition EXTENDED!

The deadline for submitting an abstract for the Fresh Ideas Poster Competition has been extended to March 31st! The Fresh Ideas Poster Competition is your best opportunity to attend the PNWS-AWWA 2016 Annual Conference in Boise, Idaho on May 5, 2016. Students can come fill out the attached “2016-Student_Poster_Application_Form” and return to Dan Reisinger at dreisinger@carollo.com. More information about the competition and conference scholarships can be found below or by clicking this link!

Fresh Ideas Poster Competition

Young ProfessionalsThe Young Professionals Committee of the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association (PNWS-AWWA) is soliciting student and young professional posters for the Fresh Ideas Poster Competition at the upcoming 2016 Annual Conference in Boise, Idaho. Posters should present research or a project that deals with the water industry in its many facets (i.e. research, operations and maintenance, engineering, science, finance, communications, customer service, etc.).

Posters will be presented to judges and industry professionals on Thursday, May 5, 2016. First place winner will have the honor of representing the Pacific Northwest at the national ACE’s Fresh Ideas Program in Chicago, Illinois June 19-22, 2016 (airfare, hotel expenses and conference fees up to $1,500 will be reimbursed).

Conference Scholarships Available!

This year, the YP Committee, in conjunction with the Scholarship Committee, have $4,000 to help YPs and Students attend the conference. Please send the attached conference scholarship application (Annual_Conference_YP_X_Student_Scholarship) and expense sheet to Julie Smitherman at julie.smitherman@ashland.or.usContinue reading

UW/FAA Northwest Mountain Region Airports Conference

CEE and AA students (undergraduates and graduates): 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting students to attend the UW/FAA Northwest Mountain Region Airports Conference in Seattle!

  • When: Monday, March 28, 2016 – Wednesday, March 30th, 2016
  • Where: The Westin SEattle (1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101)
  • Questions? Contact Debra Bryant (faanw@u.washington.edu, 206-616-1902)

If interested, register online at FAA Conference Student Registration. You can attend parts of it as your schedule allows. This is as great opportunity for students to learn more about the Federal Aviation Administration and potential aviation careers. Students can register for FREE (but please note, lunches will not be provided). 

CEE Professor Joe Mahoney will be helping to open the conference.

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