Title: Engineering Student Assistant - Complete Streets - Technician/Field Work Location: Sacramento, CA, USA Employee Type: Student Assistant Department: Part-time, Off-campus, Caltrans Required Degree: HIGH_SCHOOL Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center. To learn more visit ca.gov.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of a Senior Landscape Architect in the Office of Complete Streets (CS). This position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in transportation-focused landscape architecture while contributing to Caltrans’ Complete Streets programs, policies, and practices. In a learning capacity, the student assistant will support the Complete Streets (CS) design landscape architecture including; data collection, report writing, graphics, and various tasks related to the Landscape Architecture programs, policies, and practices. The student assistant will have an opportunity to work alongside engineering-related professionals and gain valuable experience in Transportation. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) may be used as a supporting tool for data collection, analysis, and visualization; however, GIS is not the primary focus of the position.
Conditions of Employment This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department. UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice. UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment. Prerequisites Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students. Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting. Majors/Fields of Study Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or Engineering. Work Schedule Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Additional Work Schedule Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer). Compensation $18.28 – $28.16 per hour. Minimum Qualifications Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term. Ability to work effectively with others and communicate professionally.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to meet deadlines and maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance.Basic GIS and data analysis skills using Esri and Microsoft Office tools.Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Rhino, Lumion, ArcGIS, Land F/X, Revit, SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, or similar programs.Ability to read and interpret project plansheets and identify relevant project features.Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Preferred Qualifications Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.High-level understanding of Caltrans Landscape Architecture Program.Basic knowledge of Complete Streets concepts. Duties and Responsibilities In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will perform CS data collection consisting of Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure (BPI) associated materials, unit costs, plans, standards and estimates. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will identify data gaps, problem areas and making recommendations for improvement. Research automation opportunities into CS spatial inventory processes, where appropriate.In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will write precise reports and presentations that effectively deliver information to diverse audiences with appropriate levels of detail. Create visualizations, graphics and illustrations for Complete Streets. Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office and field environment. Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and uneven terrain. May require occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing as part of field duties. Application Instructions Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application. In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts. Apply by: 10/20/2026
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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