CEE Undergraduate Advising Blog

On behalf of the Board of the Upper Peninsula Road Builders Scholarship Fund, attached is the application for the 2022- 2023 Upper Peninsula Road Builders family of scholarships.  These scholarships are given annually to Civil Engineer and Survey Engineering students at Michigan Tech University.  It is anticipated that the board will give several scholarship awards ranging from $1,000- $2,000 each.  There is also a  $500 summer intern awards for Michigan Tech students that work for a road commission.

The scholarship application has information on selection criteria as well as information about the UP Road Builders and the people who have set up endowments in their name under this family of scholarships. 

Scholarships applications are due to me May 27th, 2022 by 5 pm.

Increasing roadway capacity by funding capital expansion projects is not always the solution to decrease roadway congestion. FHWA estimates that 60% of congestion is a result of nonrecurring issues such as work zones, bad weather and traffic incidents. TSMO targets the nonrecurring congestion by optimizing the performance of existing infrastructure coupled with utilizing technology to increase roadway capacity, all while keeping associated costs at a minimal. This Virtual Lunch and Learn presentation by Mohammad Al-Akash from AECOM, aims to expound on Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) and provide young professionals with a better understanding of TSMO and its applications. The one-hour session is free to attend and will take place June 8^th, 2022, from 11:00 AM EST to noon.

Use link below to register for this free virtual presentation: https://forms.gle/EfkczgifcCDZXLSV8  Registration for the event closes at 5pm on June 4^th.

This is a great opportunity for students and young professionals to connect with experienced professionals and learn a little more about TSMO.  While these lunch-and-learns are targeted towards young professionals, anyone is invited to join if interested. If you have any questions or if you would like to present a topic in the future, please contact the YPC Committee Chair Cole Villalobos at Cvillalobos@hrcengr.com.

The Michigan Section of the ASCE encourages the advancement of the Civil Engineering profession by qualified and interested students. To that end, the ASCE Michigan Section offers financial support through two scholarships. These scholarships have been endowed through the efforts and generosity of individual Civil Engineers and leading Civil Engineering companies throughout Michigan. Applications are due by Memorial Day.

Mackinac Scholarship: Named in honor of Michigan’s #1 Civil Engineering Project of the 20th Century by the ASCE Michigan Section membership in December 1999, the Mackinac Scholarship is intended to recognize a premier Civil Engineering student from Michigan. The award will be presented annually, and will consist of a two-year grant of $5,000 each year (totaling $10,000 over a two-year period) to a student entering his or her junior year at an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program. The award considers merit, personal initiative, and financial need and encourages both participation in a student chapter of ASCE and contributions to the advancement of student engineering.

Zuidema Scholarship: Named in honor of an outstanding Past-President of the Michigan Section and the Western Michigan Branch of ASCE, the Marvin L. Zuidema Scholarship Award is presented annually to a student member of ASCE who has made a contribution to the advancement of student engineering activities. This award will consist of a one-time grant of $1,500, and considers academic performance as an indication of preparation for a future career in Civil Engineering. The Zuidema scholarship is available to either a junior or senior in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program.

Click the link below to access more detailed information and the application itself. ASCE Michigan Section Scholarship application 

Mears Pipeline Integrity has full time openings for 2 field engineers June 1, 2022 due to increased work load. They are a testing, engineering, construction company owned by publicly traded Quanta Services. Mears helps pipeline companies comply with the Federal safety code by assessing their pipelines. If interested, please contact William Marshall (bill.marshall@mears.net, 989.433.5102).

Associate Civil Engineer Job Posting (Denver, Colorado): https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=V8D6AK&cws=37&rid=4536

Bowman has opportunities for skilled and energetic professionals in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental and other related fields. Our people define our business success and we compensate accordingly. We also offer award-winning training programs and feature a truly innovative corporate culture. Take the next steps to search our job postings and find the career that’s right for you.

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If students have questions about positions, please contact Madelyn Hart, College Recruiter, mhart@bowman.com.

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College Recruiter | BOWMAN

D: (865) 338-3513

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USDA Forest Service has a vacancy for a Civil Engineer and 3 vacancies for Civil Engineering Technicians in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.  The due date for applications is 5/13/2022.

Civil Engineer: usajobs.gov/job/621931100

Civil Engineering Technician: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/621956700

Hurley & Stewart is seeking a highly motivated individual to work on our energetic team as a Graduate Land Surveyor. This full time, hourly position requires a hard-working, organized individual capable of working in the field and in the office. While training will be provided, prior land surveying experience is preferred. Job tasks include construction staking, boundary and topographic survey field work, CAD drafting, and client interaction.

Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in surveying or be within a year of graduation. Applicant must either possess a professional surveyor license or be willing to work toward obtaining one while gaining qualifying experience. Applicant must also have basic AutoCAD knowledge, a valid driver’s license, and “satisfactory results” on a motor vehicle record check.

Hurley & Stewart is an established civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture consulting firm headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We have a wide-range and growing list of both public and private clients. We offer a generous compensation package including health insurance, 401K, flexible hours, and on-site gym access.

Send qualifications to tsmith@hurleystewart.com.

I am a Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering alumni from the class of 2015.  I was an active member of the Concrete Canoe team and am very thankful for my time at Michigan Tech. 

During my undergrad there were a lot of students that wanted to explore opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.  Kimley Horn has many open internship and full time positions available in a vast range of consulting disciplines including land development, water/wastewater and hydrology/hydraulics in Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. If there are students that are looking for opportunities in this region of the country, please connect with Cassie.

Cassie Kussow

Cassie.Kussow@kimley-horn.com

Direct: (206) 970-1900 Mobile: (920) 412-8856  |www.kimley-horn.com