About the role#
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is hiring an Engineering Student Assistant to work under the supervision of Transportation Engineers. This is a learning-focused, part-time position where you will support design activities for various infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and transportation facilities.
What you'll do#
- Assist design staff with project reports, contract plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Conduct research for design information, such as as-builts, utility data, and Right-of-Way mapping.
- Perform engineering calculations for both field and office tasks.
- Draft working plans, detail drawings, and revisions for maps, charts, and diagrams.
- Participate in field investigations and take measurements.
- Support general office operations, including document preparation in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college student in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
- Minimum enrollment of six-semester units or nine-quarter units for undergraduates (four-semester or six-quarter units for graduate students).
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Basic knowledge of Caltrans design principles, including horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, and Standard Plans.
- Ability to review technical information, identify issues, and follow directions effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and clear, professional communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Location & details#
- Location: Oakland, California.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Part-time, temporary, non-benefited.
- Schedule: Generally up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during breaks.
- Compensation: $18.28 to $28.16 per hour.
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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