Author: Julie Ross

Job Posting: Van Buren County Road Commission

Van Buren County Road Commission (VBCRC), located in Lawrence, Michigan, is hiring Paid Engineering Technician Interns. Qualified candidates should have an interest in a summer of hands-on work experience in the field of transportation engineering.

Interns will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

  • Preparation of inspector’s daily reports using Fieldbook/FieldManager
  • Survey crew activities
  • Drafting and calculating quantities, alignment, grade, and location according to project plans
  • Construction site inspection activities
  • And more!

Highway Engineer, Barry Anttila, will provide oversight and education to selected candidates. Barry graduated from Michigan Technological University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He has 18 years of experience in the Engineering Department of Van Buren County Road Commission and currently oversees a staff of three full-time Engineering Technicians. The environment at VBCRC provides a great learning opportunity for those interested in transportation engineering.

The attached flyer details wages and application instructions. Please feel free to share.

Thank you,

Kristina Longcore

Safety Coordinator – Accounting Clerk

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Van Buren County Road Commission

325 West James St. | P.O. Box 156

Lawrence, MI 49064

p: 269-674-8011 x248   f: 269-674-3770

www.VBCRC.org | VBCRC Facebook

Job Posting: Road Commissions (Houghton & Emmet County)

The Emmet County Road Commission (Harbor Springs Michigan) has an opening for a summer intern.  The road commission has several larger projects going this year including construction of a timber bridge, a large aluminum box culvert, a cold-in-place pavement recycling project, as well as a variety of other work including overseeing gravel crush production measurements, traffic counts, and assisting with survey work.  The road commission pays $15 per hour with a guaranteed 40 hours per week and some overtime on projects.  This is a chance to work with one of Michigan Tech’s civil engineering alumni to learn about transportation engineering and construction.  

Send resumes to: 

Brian A. Gutowski, P.E.

Engineer-Manager

Emmet County Road Commission

231-347-8142

emmetcrc@emmetcrc.com

The Houghton County Road Commission (Hancock Michigan) is looking for a summer intern to do construction oversight.  The student should be a civil engineering student with interest in transportation.  Basic surveying skills are a bonus.   The HCRC typically hires younger college students to train them so they can work several summers.  Additionally MTU students working at an Upper Peninsula road commission can be eligible for a $500 UP Roadbuilder scholarship for every year of successful completion of the position (supervisor recommends the scholarship).

Applicants will be reviewed on a first come first served basis until the position is filled.  Interested applicants should apply by sending an e-mail with a resume and short cover letter to:

John Cima, P.E. 

Assistant County Engineer

Houghton County Road Commission

john@houghtonroads.org

LEED Training – Spring Online Webinars

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field.

To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exams at a 99% pass rate. This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name! This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. Save money by registering today and make a positive difference in your career!

Download our info poster to learn more

Register for a live webinar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online

This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. The USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can now be taken online from home. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!

Cost: $200 – Students can use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)

Save your seat by registering here for our live or self-paced options – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com

Regards,

Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
+1-416-824-2677USGBC Faculty
B740 Sandford Fleming Building
10 King’s College Road, Toronto, M5S 3G4

Job Posting: BC Construction Group

See attached job description and brief out line. Most of their work is in the Southeast.

 Project Engineer

  • This is a Brighton, Michigan-based position.
  • Out of town travel will be required at a minimum bi-weekly for 2-3 days.
  • College degree
  • Responsible to assist project managers in the responsibilities of the project, including buyout, scheduling, contracts, change orders, document management, submittals, RFI’s; and responsible to manage the close-out process on projects (see further responsibilities attached).

Scholarship: 2021- 2022 Upper Peninsula Road Builders

On behalf of the Board of the Upper Peninsula Road Builders Scholarship Fund, attached is the application for the 2021- 2022 Upper Peninsula Road Builders family of scholarships.  These scholarships are given annually to Civil Engineer and Survey Engineering students at Michigan Tech University. 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 May 28th, 2021 by 5 pm.

Green Campus Enterprise

Looking for a way to get involved in an organization that both interests you and meets your educational goals? The Green Campus Enterprise welcomes ALL majors and focuses on projects pertaining to sustainability around Michigan Tech campus. Everyone works in teams to perform weekly tasks to meet attainable goals, and develop lasting relationships while learning and working towards a more environmental friendly Michigan Tech.  

Green Campus Enterprise (GCE) designs and implements projects to improve the sustainability of the Michigan Tech campus. GCE works closely with Michigan Tech administration to effectively engage the university community in reducing its carbon footprint, which it measures annually. 
https://greencampus.enterprise.mtu.edu/

Green Campus Enterprise meets on Thursdays from 5-6 pm during Fall and Spring semester. Talk to your advisor to find out how you can use Enterprise credits to complete degree requirements.

Job Posting: Abonmarche (Surveying)

Abonmarche is a full service engineering, surveying, and architecture company that employs over 130 people with locations in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. We are looking for SIT candidates who are interested in working in our Benton Harbor location. It is initially a field crew staff position, with potential for promotion within our Land Surveying group to Crew Chief or Survey Project Manager depending on applicant’s performance, desired career path, and successful acquisition of professional licensure. Please find attached the job description and feel free to share with any potential candidates who may be seeking employment. Let me know if you have any questions.

Michele Bollinger

Human Resources/Administrative Assistant

D 219.246.4192

O 219.850.4624 ext. 303

C 219.406.4594

abonmarche.com