Monday, September 19
Time: 6-7 pm
Location: Dillman Hall
Event Info: SME Speaker
Get your creative energy flowing and join us for a design thinking event in which student teams practice innovation skills. Design thinking is a human-centered design process used to solve challenging problems. This interactive workshop will be held in the Alley Makerspace (MUB basement).
September 13, 2022 (Tuesday), 4-6 pm, The Alley Makerspace
All are welcome. Register here
SEMCOG is seeking a Modeler, Transportation Engineer, regional/urban Planner, or experienced professional with relevant experience to join the Transportation Modeling and Mobility group. SEMCOG Modelers run and analyze simulation models; code and apply models for the Regional
Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program; perform transportation studies for partners; assist in model development activities including calibration, validation, and estimation; develop, maintain, and apply complex models in land use, transportation, or air quality analysis; integrate input for model runs; and produce modeling output for policy analysis.
Additional information and application can be found here: https://semcog.org/Portals/0/Documents/About-SEMCOG/Careers/ModelerApplication.pdf
The Ford Hispanic Network will be awarding a $1000 scholarship to 10 students pursuing a Business or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) undergraduate degree.
For details on eligibility requirements & how to apply, please see the scholarship application attached. Deadline: Friday, Sept 23, 2022
Winners will be announced during our FHLN Heritage Gala on October 14, 2022.
How Diversity Supports Innovation with Dr. Wayne Gersie
Supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility leads to more innovative outcomes. Whether you’re working on a school assignment, starting your first job, or leading a team, helping people to feel included and willing to share their perspectives will increase the innovativeness of your team’s solutions. Join Dr. Wayne Gersie, Michigan Tech’s inaugural Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion and a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences as he shares insights from his research as well as examples from industry.
Please join us on September 15th from 4-5 pm in Fisher 325 for this impactful and informative talk.
Register here by 9/13
National Geospatial Intelligence Agency has an upcoming Geodetic Surveyor Virtual Information Session. They also have several openings that are currently available/will be available in the next month or so. Students can direct questions to geomatics.recruiting@nga.mil.
* Info Session: Thursday, September 15 at 7PM ET https://nga.webex.com/nga/j.php?MTID=m9a1611f37ae0c699548a2326f52a4287
They currently have two openings available and some scheduled to go live in October. Although these positions are labeled as being in St.Louis, MO they are actually located at White Sands Missile Range, NM and Edwards AFB, CA.
* PB2 positions would be best for seniors/recent graduates this position closes on 9/24. https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/20221161
* PB3 positions would be best for alumni with a few years of experience this position closes on 9/24. https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/20221167
Finally, I wanted to provide you with the new NGA contact for recruiting and outreach, Bre Johnson. Bre works in our Office of Geomatics, Integration division and can be reached by phone (314) 676-0476 or email at Breanna.M.Johnson.ctr@nga.mil
This position would be available to Geospatial students who are enrolled in their last senior semester, have graduated an ABET accredited program, or processes a valid Land-Surveyor-in-Training Certificate in the state of California. Please see the below link for our current opening and see the attachment for how to apply.
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=325443
Railroad Night 2022 will take place September 13, 2022, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom. Talk with Tech alumni in the rail industry and learn about career opportunities. The event is free for students.
Keynote speaker: Rahim Karmali, Chief Engineer—Advanced Technologies and Engineering Supply Chain, CN Railway
AGENDA
4:00—5:00 PM: Meet the Industry Panel – with Rail Advisory Board Members and Tech Alumni
5:00 — 6:00 PM: Social Hour
6:00—7:30 PM: Railroad Night Dinner and Keynote Address
Hello MTU Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) Department,
WSP wanted to let you and your students know that WSP/Golder will be attending Career Fest – Industry Days on September 13th. You can find us from 11-2 p.m. on campus at our tent (look for the bright red WSP banner) and at the Railroad Night from 4-7:30 in the MUB Ballroom.
WSP and Golder have merged to provide worldwide leadership in the transportation, infrastructure, earth & environment, property & buildings, and power/energy/resources industries; check out the attached document. We have various internships and entry-level positions for all interests open on our career page (https://www.wsp.com/en-gl/careers) all over the country and the world, and even locally in the Midwest. We would love to chat with students interested in learning more about the consulting industry and will be accepting resumes on campus. Below are just a few Midwest entry-level positions currently open:
- Assistant Traffic Engineer (Req ID 6269) – Detroit, Michigan
https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=V8D6AK&cws=37&rid=6269
- Assistant Consultant, Civil Engineer (Req ID 7158) – Chicago, Illinois
https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=V8D6AK&cws=37&rid=7158
- Assistant Consultant, Bridge Engineer (Req ID 6620) Cincinnati, OH
https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=V8D6AK&cws=37&rid=6620
- Civil Engineer – Transportation (Req ID 5882) – Chicago Illinois, Columbus, Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, Indianapolis, Indiana or Lexington, Kentucky.
https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=V8D6AK&cws=37&rid=5882
Paige Courtney, 2019 MTU Geological Engineering graduate, and Daniel Becker, 2014 MTU Civil Engineering graduate, will be on campus. Both Paige and Daniel are based in the Golder/WSP office in Gladstone, MI.
Wastewater Engineer – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Looking for engineers who would like to work with a passionate and friendly team to protect human and environmental health. The WI DNR is flexible about start dates and have the ability to accommodate alternative schedules and working from home. More information and a link to apply can be found here. Applications will be accepted through 9/23/22.