Monthly Archives: April 2016

Summer Opportunity with Visiting Keio University Students

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Interested in Japan, the environment, or teaching English? UW International & English Language Programs is looking for responsible, outgoing UW students to take part in a specialized environmental studies program for Keio University.

8-10 current UW students (or spring quarter graduates) at least 18 years of age or older and fluent in English are needed to serve as Peer Facilitators from August 8th to August 28th, 2016. The following roles are available:

  • Activity Leader Peer Facilitator:
    • Live in the dorms as a roommate and conversation partner (room and board and meal plan included)
    • Guide students around Seattle and lead social activities such as shopping, BBQs at the beach, attending a ball game, etc.
    • Hours: M-F evening + Sat/Sun all day 5-6 days/wk
    • Preferred qualifications: outgoing; interest/experience in international travel; strong English skills; knowledge of UW and Seattle; demonstrable leadership skills.
  • Classroom Peer Facilitator:
    • Help lead class discussions, field trips, and research projects
    • Work closely with program instructor and other Peers
    • Hours: M-F daytime 4-5 days/wk
    • Preferred qualifications: Interest/experience in teaching; leadership experience; background in either English, International Studies, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, or a related field. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
  • Peer Team Leader (Activity Leader + Classroom Peer Facilitator):
    • Serve in both of the above roles
    • Hours: daytime and evening hours all week; 5-6 days/wk

The Keio program covers the cost of housing and meal cards for the selected Activity Leader Peers, and Classroom Peers may be eligible for UW course credit.

If you are selected, you’ll develop teaching, fieldwork, and leadership skills, build your resume, and make valuable connections. You’ll also develop great friendships, learn about Japan, and have an incredible time.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to keioinfo@uw.edu by May 20th indicating which role you are applying for and why you are qualified. If applying for multiple positions, please clearly rank in order of preference the role(s) you most wish to be considered for.

PNCWA Environmental Stewardship Scholarship

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The Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (PNCWA) currently has scholarships available for applicants intending to pursue a career in the water environment field. The applicant must enroll as a full time college student (by September of the award year) that allows them to pursue aPNCWA_lettermark_with_logo235-700_72.jpg professional career (e.g., engineer, operator, lab analyst) in the water environment field. Applicants may be attending or accepted to enroll in either a 2 or 4-year institution and be pursuing either Associates, Bachelors, and/or Master’s degrees. Award recipients also receive complimentary membership in PNCWA (www.pncwa.org) and WEF (www.wef.org) and are invited to attend the PNCWA Annual Conference in the fall of the year. There are three awards available to the amount of $1,500. The award is renewable. Read on to find out about requirements and selection criteria  Continue reading →

Paid Internship with Greenroads International

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Greenroads International has a paid fellowship position for this summer: 

  • Job Title: Greenroads Summer FellowWelcome to Greenroads
  • Compensation: $1500-$2000 per month, based on experience and academic standing
  • Location: Redmond, WA

Job Description: Greenroads Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization started from the University of Washington civil & Environmental Engineering department (www.greenroads.org), is offering a half-time teaching and research fellowship for 12 weeks. Start date is flexible, but anticipated to be no later than July 1, with end date no later than September 30. This unique opportunity will allow you to gain hands on experience behind the scenes at Greenroads. Their staff engages regularly with their clients, who represent a diverse variety of roles (design, construction, planning, and operations, for private and public sectors) in the transportation market around the world.

About the Hiring Process: The interview process includes a few screening steps: a written application packet, phone screen, and in-person one-on-one interview. Final candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation to deliver to staff on a topic you feel comfortable presenting. Interviews will take place on Friday, May 27 or Friday, June 3, or else by appointment only.

How to Apply: Deadline is Thursday, May 12 at 5pm. Please submit all application materials to jobs@greenroads.org. Application Information for Greenroads Fellowship

 

Summer Internship Opportunity with Wallis Engineering

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Wallis Engineering in Vancouver, WA is looking for a summer intern. The position will be paid, with compensation depending on experience. They would prefer to hire an intern who is either a junior or a senior. 


Job Description: Wallis Engineering is looking for one civil engineering intern with strong collaboration skills for a full time temporary position during the summer break period. We seek a highly technical individual who will enjoy assisting project engineers on the planning, design, and construction engineering for public agency water, wastewater, and street projects. Field work may be required.

How to Apply: Please email your resume to recruiting@walliseng.net or mail to: Personnel, Wallis Engineering 215 W 4th Street, Suite 200 Vancouver, WA 98660

Questions?: If you have any questions about the position or our firm, please call us at (360) 695-7041. Continue reading →

Order of the Engineer Ring Ceremony

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Get your Iron Ring: A symbol of ethical responsibility and obligation in the Civil Engineering Profession.

What?: You will attend a ceremony at Seattle University, take an oath promising to be an upstanding and ethically obligated individual throughout your career as a Civil Engineer. You will then be given an iron ring to wear on the pinkie finger of your dominant hand. This is a globally recognized symbol.

Where?: Bannan Engineering Room 311, Seattle University

When?: May 31st, 2016 from 12:00-1:00 pm

How?: Complete the form by Monday May 2nd, and you will be contacted about payment.

  • $13.00 cash or check (payable to Dept of Civil Engineering, Seattle University)
  • Ring size
  • Full Name
  • Affiliation (UW Student, working professional, etc.)

PLEASE PROVIDE THE ABOVE INFORMATION:

[contact-form to=’ann1ea@uw.edu, asce@uw.edu’ subject=’Order of The Engineer’][contact-field label=’Name’ type=’name’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Ring Size ~ (4-10)’ type=’text’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Affiliation’ type=’text’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Comment’ type=’textarea’ required=’1’/][/contact-form]

by Monday May 2nd, or mail it, along with $13.00, yourself to:

Joy Crevier

Dept of Civil Engineering

Seattle University

901 12th Ave,

Seattle, WA 98122

 

 

Construction Management Student Competition

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Attention Juniors! If you are a civil engineering student and are interested in heavy construction and would like to compete via a team, the Department of Construction Management is looking for a student or two to join their heavy civil team. The ideal person will have an internship in the field this summer, will be senior next year, and will be able to take CM 415 in autumn quarter. The team does a practice problem in the fall, then travels to Reno in February.

If interested, please contact Joe Mahoney (jmahoney@uw.edu) or Bill Bender, Department Chair of Construction Management (wbender@uw.edu), as soon as possible.

Peace Corps Health Panel

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Next Thursday, May 5th there will be a Health Sector Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Panel in partnership with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers from around the country! The event is open to all students, faculty, Peace Corps applicants, and Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. It will be an occasion to celebrate the many experiences of Health Sector Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

Here are the details:

  • Date: Thursday, May 5th
  • Location: HUB 145
  • Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us to hear some wonderful experiences and advice from some amazing returned Peace Corps Volunteers!

Seeking Engineering Study Abroad Ambassador

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The Study Abroad Ambassador program is currently accepting applications and would love to have engineering students apply. There is currently one engineering student (Jenna Pang from ME) on their Ambassador team, but she is graduating this year. They’ve partnered with Jenna while she’s been in the position to jointly offer engineering study abroad information sessions, etc, and are crossing their fingers they’ll be able to hire another engineering student to continue that partnership.

Volunteer Tutoring Opportunity with NHWA

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Neighborhood House Youth Tutoring Center is looking for UW engineering students who would be interested in tutoring K-5th or 6-12th grade students! You can volunteer for either a one-time workshop or on a regular basis. In particular, they would love it if students would be interested in leading engineering-related workshops to help their students learn engineering concepts and what a career in engineering could look like.

Volunteering Time Schedule: 

  • Tutor K-5th students: M-Th from 4-5:30
  • Tutor 6th-12th students: M-Th 5:45-7:15

Internships and letters of recommendation are available

Location: Seola Gardens, White Center

Interested? Contact 206-466-5807 or arundell@nhwa.org for more information!