Month: January 2021

Job Posting: MDOT Land Surveyor

The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for the Land Surveyor 9-P11 (University Region). If you are interested, please apply through this link https://bit.ly/LandSurveyor9-P11

If you have questions please contact James Fults, MDOT Recruitment Unit Manager at 517-230-8004 or MDOT-Recruitment@michigan.gov

Below you will see the job duties and experience requirements.

This Land Surveyor position performs a variety of survey assignments using all survey equipment, computers and relative computer software.  This position will also assign duties and review work of  technicians and or seasonal workers. Position Description

Required Education and Experience

Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in surveying.

Experience Land Surveyor 9: No specific type or amount is required. 

Additional Requirements and Information

Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents, unless the degree has been accepted by an accredited degree granting institution in the United States.  Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.  Go to https://stateofmichigan.sharepoint.com/teams/insidemcsc/Classification%20%20Selection/Documents/Foreign%20Degree%20Evaluators.pdf (Download PDF reader)  for more information.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.  Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.  Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment. The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Possession of a land surveyor license issued by the State of Michigan in accordance with the provisions of Public Act 299 of 1980.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. View the entire job specification at:  http://www.michigan.gov/documents/LandSurveyorLicensedSpecialist_12766_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Job Posting (On campus): Wahtera Center

The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is hiring students for the 2021-2022 academic year. There are a variety of positions that we will be filling with over 70 new employees:  Orientation Team Leaders, ExSEL Peer Mentors, Success Coaches and Peer Teaching Assistants.  If you are interested in helping your fellow students in their transition to and overall success at Michigan Tech, we encourage you to apply!

Our hiring process is as follows:

  1. Attend or view an info session 
    We are offering a live Zoom Info Session from 5-6 p.m. on December 3, 2020. A recording of that session is here.
  2. Complete an application
    Applications are due January 24, 2021, but we encourage early applications.  Here is a link to the application.
  3. Interview
    Everyone who applies will have the opportunity to interview individually and participate in a group interview.  You will sign up for your respective time slots as part of your application.


Students can direct any questions success@mtu.edu

Job Posting: Benesch Civil/Construction Mgt Intern

Alfred Benesch & Company (Benesch) is a growing, multi-disciplined engineering and professional services firm. Roads, bridges, schools, parks, and airports are just a few examples of where you can find our work. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

As a mid-sized firm, we pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs, yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them, and likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share. Opportunity abounds here for those that seek it.

Construction Intern – Oshkosh, WI

We are looking to hire a Construction Management Intern to work on construction projects alongside the Benesch team across our Oshkosh office for Summer 2021. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Technical degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related curriculum.  

Primary work assignments may consist of assisting with construction engineering, observation, and/or surveying services for various transportation projects.

https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=BENESCH&cws=39&rid=954

2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF)

Applications for 2021 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) are now open. Fellowship recipients will spend the summer working on an individual research project under the guidance of a Michigan Tech faculty mentor.

SURFs are open to all Michigan Tech undergraduates who have at least one semester remaining after the summer term. Awards are $4,000. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Feb. 12.

For more information and access to the application materials and instructions, please visit the SURF webpage.

Job Posting: SME Co-op

Why become a Co-Op at SME? You’ll get a chance to have real responsibility from day one, not just look over someone else’s shoulder. And, you’ll be taking the first step toward discovering and setting a course for your life’s work!

SME’s Co-Op experience is designed to kick-start rewarding careers in consulting practices. Our program provides daily, hands-on opportunities to learn about foundation design concepts, the overall construction process, construction materials testing and evaluation, failure analysis methods, non-destructive testing techniques, pavement and site civil design, and how to interpret plans and specifications. And, you’ll get to work with some of the finest professionals in consulting practice! We also offer our Co-Ops great benefits!

2020 has certainly been a challenging year for everyone. We have several spots still open for our 6+ Month 2021 Co-op program starting in May!

Locations include:

Michigan:

  • Bay City
  • Grand Rapids
  • Kalamazoo
  • Lansing
  • Plymouth
  • Shelby Township

Ohio:

  • Cleveland

Indiana:

  • Indianapolis

More information and the application process can be found here: https://www.sme-usa.com/co-op-program. Questions, can be directed to Jennifer Wegner (jennifer.wegner@sme-use.com) or Melessa Michael (Melessa.michael@sme-usa.com).

CS1090 – Introduction to Computing Principles

Students who would like to know more about computer programing may be interested in CS1090 (Introduction to Computing Principles) this spring. This course can be used as a professional elective for both Civil and Environmental Engineering students.

Description: Intro to fundamentals of computing using Python for students with no prior programming experience. Students develop computational thinking skills vital for success. Course uses programming to introduce algorithms, abstraction, data, global impact, and internet technologies.

Permission of instructor is needed to enroll in the course. Link to course information is below.