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Author: Julie Ross

Job Postings: MDOT (transportation and structures)

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1. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer, located in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

This is position performs a variety of professional general engineering assignments in a learning capacity.  Performs or participates in a variety of professional engineering responsibilities involving the Transportation Service Center (TSC) and Region functions of design, construction, maintenance, traffic and safety, soils, and materials control and testing of transportation facilities.  Assists with project scoping and estimating.  Assists office in technical work.

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering or in civil and environmental engineering.

You may view the job posting here:  Transportation Engineer

2. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer, located in Lansing, Michigan.

This position will complete/oversee a variety of assignments in one or more specialized areas of traffic engineering involving actions taken to reduce highway crashes.  This position will assist the Safety Data and Modeling Engineering Specialist in providing support to the Regions and TSCs in using software and tools associated with the department’s implementation of the AASHTO Highway Safety Manual (HSM) and the supportive analytical tools (Safety Analyst, Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM), HSM Spreadsheets.

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering or in civil and environmental engineering.

You may view the job posting here:  Transportation Engineer

3. Transportation Engineer 9/10/P11
Perform transportation engineering functions as a professional in the specialized field of bridge load rating analysis.

Transportation Engineer 9/10/P11 Position Description

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Internship: 3M

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3M is seeking an Environmental Intern located in Maplewood, MN for summer 2019.   They are looking for junior (or higher) year students with an interest in environmental compliance, permitting, governance, and sustainability activities.  See description and link to apply below:
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Environmental Intern – Environment, Health, Safety, & Medical Department
3M is seeking an Environmental Intern located in Maplewood, MN for summer 2019. Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Assist in review of state and federal environmental reporting requirements;
  • Assist in evaluating environmental compliance requirements for 3M facilities;
  • Assist with environmental auditing;
  • Gather information about air, water and waste regulations for 3M facilities;
  • Develop training materials for specific regulations;
  • Deliver training on environmental topics;
  • Analyze environmental data and improve environmental compliance data systems or sustainability performance.
  • Assist with development or implementation of projects that contribute to 3M Sustainability Goals.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Currently pursing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in an Engineering discipline, Environmental Science, or a related field from an accredited university
  • Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Completed at minimum your Junior year (6 semesters) by the start of the internship
  • Master’s and doctoral degree candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • Experience with the Microsoft suite of computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and database tools, development and manipulation.
  • Previous experience as a 3M Intern or Technical Aide OR internship with a manufacturing company
  • Skills include the ability to both work within a team and independently, good oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for learning
Students must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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New Course: BE4930/5930 Engineering and Applied Conservation

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This is a new course offered Spring 2019 taught by a faculty who is heavily involved to solve engineering problems associated with whale conservation.  For CEE students, this can be used as a professional elective.

BE4930/5930 – Engineering and Applied Conservation: This course will introduce students to current and future conservation practices. Students will learn how to assess and address conservation problems through the development of engineering technology. The hope is to expose students campus wide to the applications and opportunities available to applied engineering in conservation.

Credits: 3.0

Semesters Offered: Spring

Meeting Time: T Th 9:35AM-10:50AM

Restrictions: Must be enrolled as one of the following class(es): Jr, Sr, Grad

Pre-Requisite(s): none

Instructor: Rupak Rajachar

Interested students that would like more information can contact Dr Rajachar (rupakr@mtu.edu) and Ariana Tyo (agtyo@mtu.edu), the graduate student helping him with the course, directly. Or stop by Dr Rajachar’s office (MM309).

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UG Research: SURF Applications Now Open

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Applications for 2019 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURFs) are now open. Fellowship recipients will spend the summer on an individual research project under the guidance of a Michigan Tech faculty mentor. SURFs are open to all Tech undergraduates who have at least one semester remaining after the summer term. Awards are up to $4,000. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on January 25, 2019.

A workshop on writing effective SURF proposals is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 in Fisher 132.

For more information and access to the application materials and instructions, visit the webpage or contact Paige Hackney.

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Job Posting: USG Corporation

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USG has full time opportunities for entry level Project Engineers in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Civil and/or Electrical.  These are available in January, 2019 at the following locations:

Aliquippa, PA; Baltimore, MD; Jacksonville, FL; Norfolk, VA; Oakfield, NY; Phoenix, AZ; Port Reading, NJ; Sigurd, UT; Southard, OK; Sperry, IA; Westlake, OH

We have Project Engineer Co-op opportunities in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Civil and/or Electrical in 40+ locations across the U.S. for the following terms: January, 2019 to August, 2019 and May, 2019 to December, 2019.

Application Instructions:

  • Please email your resume and cover letter to: USG Corporation, College Recruiter at: kroller@usg.com
  • Please visit: www.usg.com/careers and apply online
    • Co-op candidates should apply to Job ID#: UNI10708
    • Full Time candidates should apply to Job ID#: UNI10709

Please let me know if you have any questions.

2019 – USG – PE Co op – Mich Tech

2019 – USG – PE FT – Engineer – Jan. 2019 – Mich Tech

Kathleen Roller

College Recruiter,  US and Canada

USG Corporation

550 W. Adams St.

Chicago, Illinois  60661 
office  312.436.7529

email: kroller@usg.com

 

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Job Posting: MDOT

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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently seeking two Transportation Engineers, located in Lansing, Michigan.

These positions function at the advanced level to provide oversight, maintenance, support, and execution of statewide construction technology.

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering or in civil environmental engineering OR will be obtained by December 31, 2018.

You may view the job postings here:

Transportation Engineer – Construction

Transportation Engineer – Materials

Thank you for considering a career with MDOT!

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