About the role#
University Enterprises, Inc. is hiring an Engineering Student Assistant to work with the Office of Geotechnical Design Policy and Practice. You will work under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer to support various technical projects. This is a part-time, temporary position that offers a learning environment for students interested in software and hardware development.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the continued development of a pile driving smartphone application and sensing hardware.
- Develop web-based data entry and retrieval interfaces and databases for geotechnical construction quality assurance.
- Support the development of smartphone and computer applications.
- Assist with the creation of geotechnical databases, engineering applications, and project management systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college student at an accredited institution on our affiliation list.
- Minimum enrollment of six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students, or four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
- A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
- Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, React, Node.js, Bootstrap, OpenCV, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Experience with Visual Studio Code and relational databases like MySQL or Microsoft SQL Server, including the ability to retrieve data using SQL.
- Ability to program embedded systems, specifically ESP32 and Raspberry Pi Pico microcontrollers.
- Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
- Experience with front-end and back-end web application development.
Location & details#
- Location: Sacramento, California. Work must be performed in California.
- Modality: On-site, with work performed in an office or field environment.
- Schedule: Flexible hours between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Generally up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during breaks.
- Physical requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, stand, walk, and work outdoors in various weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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