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Author: Julie Ross

Job Posting: Alpena County Road Commission (Intern)

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The Alpena County Road Commission is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Temporary Engineering Internship. Duties include but are not limited to the following: perform
field surveying, assist in the design and development of road construction plans, perform construction inspection and documentation, and performs various other technical engineering
related work. Applicants for the position of Temporary Engineering Internship must currently be pursuing an education in Civil Engineering Technology or related field. Applicants should
be knowledgeable in utilization of computer software, materials testing, road construction project engineering and documentation. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
Applications accepted until Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Applications available at the

Alpena County Road Commission, 1400 N. Bagley Street, Alpena, MI 49707 or contact admin@alpcrc.org . Phone (989) 354-3252. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Posting: MDOT

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

This position will function at the entry/intermediate/experienced level in the Pavement Management Section completing assisting with various assignments.  This position will investigate pavement construction information and review performance of existing pavements.  Download and organize pavement performance data.  Assist with life-cycle cost analysis and pavement performance curve development.  Gather construction materials data and organize for use with the mechanistic-empirical (ME) pavement design method.  Assist with field reviews of projects in the Pavement Demonstration Program.  Assist with analysis of data and writing of the annual report for the Pavement Demonstration Program.  Assist with oversight of the Pavement Historical Database (PHD).  This position will work with the Pavement Selection Engineer and Departmental Analyst to gather, enter and organize project construction data and pavement performance data for life-cycle cost analysis.  This position will work with the Pavement Design Program Engineer and Pavement Design Engineer to gather and organize data for use with the mechanistic-empirical pavement design method, and the annual review and reporting of pavement demonstration project performance.  This position will assist the Pavement Design Engineer with administration of the Pavement Historical Database including assisting with enhancements/improvements being implemented.  This position will work with the Pavement Evaluation Unit on collection of pavement data, operation of data collection vehicles/equipment, laboratory testing, and maintenance of equipment.

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

Note:  We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering or in civil and environmental engineering by May 31, 2019.

You may view the job posting here:  Transportation Engineer

Thank you for considering a career with MDOT!

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Scholarship: REMINDER Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Senior Undergraduate Scholarship

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Just a reminder, the deadline below is quickly approaching. 

Title: Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Senior Undergraduate Scholarship

Deadline: March 29, 2019

Scholarships will be awarded for the 2019/2020 school year and have ranged from $5,000 to $10,000 in recent years. Successful recipients must be U.S. citizens and enrolled full-time at the senior level (during the 2019/2020 school year) in an accredited civil engineering program, or in a related field as determined by ASDSO, and must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction and operation of dams.

Undergraduate students planning to graduate in May/December 2020 will be eligible for the 2019 scholarship.

Minimum Criteria – Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for the first three years of college and be recommended by their academic advisor.

Basis for Award – The basis for selection will generally follow these guidelines:

o Academic Scholarship

o Financial Need

o Work Experience/Activities

o Essay

Announcement of successful candidates will be made in July 2019.

Link to more info: https://damsafety.org/apply-scholarship

Link to Scholarship Application: https://damsafety.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/files/ASDSOscholarship2019_20.pdf

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2019 Transportation Careers Night (2/20)

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You are hereby invited to our 2019 Transportation Careers Night, taking place from 6-8pm in the Library, after Career Fair! Want to spend more quality time with company representatives? Want to get beyond elevator pitches? This is the place for you!
Our business-casual, no-tie event will include refreshments and transportation industry representatives looking to fill positions, both full-time and internships. Companies including Canadian National, Remprex, Quandel Consultants, Pettibone Traverse-Lift and probably more!
What: Transportation Careers Night
Where: Library Reading Room, 1st Floor
When: Wed Feb 20 at 6pm
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Scholarship: Upper Peninsula Road Builders

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The Upper Peninsula Road Builders are an association of the fifteen Upper Peninsula County Road Commissions. Since 1967 the Upper Peninsula Road Builders have been providing scholarships and other financial support to Michigan Technological University Engineering and Surveying students. Upper Peninsula Road Builders members work in conjunction with the Upper Peninsula Distributors Association to sponsor events and solicit personal donations which fund this family of scholarships.

The Upper Peninsula Road Builders family of scholarships is comprised of the following three scholarships:
Upper Peninsula Road Builders Endowed Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship provides three to eleven $1000 scholarships per year to undergraduate civil engineering students who are in their 5th year of study. To be eligible for this scholarship students must meet the following criteria:
  • Enrolled at Michigan Tech in the bachelor’s degree program for Civil Engineering
  • Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Senior status with preference given to students who are in their 5th year of study (beyond 8 semesters of college education).
  • Financial need is not a primary requirement but will be considered.
Joseph H. Meagher Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship provides a $1000 scholarship to undergraduate civil engineering students who are in their 5th year of study.
  • Enrolled at Michigan Tech in the bachelor’s degree program for Civil Engineering
  • Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Senior status with p reference given to students who are in their 5th year of study (beyond 8 semesters of college education).
  • Financial need is not a primary requirement but will be considered.
Richard C. Mertz Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship provides a $500 scholarship to undergraduate junior or senior student majoring in Surveying who is also a Michigan resident.
  • Enrolled at Michigan Tech in the bachelor’s degree program for Survey Engineering
  • Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Junior or Senior status.(a 3rd or 4 th year student is eligible for the award)
  • Financial need is not a primary requirement but will be considered.
  • State of Michigan resident.
Michigan Tech students working as interns for Upper Peninsula Road Commissions are eligible for a $500 Intern Scholarship. Students must be recommended by their supervisor to be considered for this award.
Scholarship Applications (Click Here) must be received by May 3rd 2019 at 5:00 PM. The scholarship board of directors will make recommendation for award to the Michigan Tech Financial Aid Office by May 17th for these scholarships. Completed applications can be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to:
Tim Colling, PhD., P.E.
Michigan Tech University
309 Dillman Hall
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Phone 906-487-2102
Fax: 906-487-3409
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Scholarship: Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Senior Undergraduate Scholarship

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Title: Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) Senior Undergraduate Scholarship

Deadline: March 29, 2019

Scholarships will be awarded for the 2019/2020 school year and have ranged from $5,000 to $10,000 in recent years. Successful recipients must be U.S. citizens and enrolled full-time at the senior level (during the 2019/2020 school year) in an accredited civil engineering program, or in a related field as determined by ASDSO, and must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction and operation of dams.

Undergraduate students planning to graduate in May/December 2020 will be eligible for the 2019 scholarship.

Minimum Criteria – Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for the first three years of college and be recommended by their academic advisor.

Basis for Award – The basis for selection will generally follow these guidelines:

o Academic Scholarship

o Financial Need

o Work Experience/Activities

o Essay

Announcement of successful candidates will be made in July 2019.

Link to more info: https://damsafety.org/apply-scholarship

Link to Scholarship Application: https://damsafety.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/files/ASDSOscholarship2019_20.pdf

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Scholarship: Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society

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MSES is proud to announce its annual scholarship program available to college students pursuing a major/career in a transportation related field.  The current application available at mses.org here is due Tuesday, February 19, 2019 and is required for all awards to be granted for the 2019-2020 academic school year.  Applications may be submitted through the available online form at mses.org or downloaded via fillable PDFand e-mailed to info@mses.org.

MSES Scholarship Program qualifications, requirements, andguidelines are also available through mses.org here.  Questions regarding scholarship qualifications and the submission process may be directed to MSES Executive Director, Jennifer Dzioba at info@mses.org.

Following receipt of the written application, all applicants will be required to participate in a scheduled interview between February 25, 2019 – March 7, 2019.

MSES Core School applicants (UM-Twin Cities, UM-Duluth, MN State-Mankato, NDSU, St. Cloud State) will participate via in-person interviews. MSES At-Large School applicants (Iowa State, Michigan Tech, SD School of Mines/Tech, University of Iowa, University of North Dakota, UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, University of St. Thomas) will participate via online interviews.

Questions regarding interviews and scheduling may be directed to MSES Scholarship Chair, Jason Sprague at jsprague.email@gmail.com

MSES scholarship committee volunteers are excited to meet with your students and look forward to granting many awards as we continue to partner together in building tomorrow’s transportation leaders!

2019 MSES Scholarship Application Fillable

 

Jennifer Dzioba | Executive Director

Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society

PO Box 283 | Hudson, WI 54016

Main 651.560.5993 | Cell 651.334.2503

info@mses.org | www.mses.org

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Scholarship: WI Section of American Water Works Association (WIAWWA)

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Scholarship Applications

Click here for the Scholarship Application Form

Purpose

The Wisconsin Section of AWWA Young Professionals Committee is excited to announce that scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2019 scholarship program.  The WIAWWA Scholarship was created by WIAWWA’s Young Professional Committee to encourage and support: 1) outstanding individuals pursuing a degree or training in the field of drinking water supply and treatment, and 2) children of WIAWWA members.

While categories 1, 2 and 3 remain popular scholarships for full time students, categories A and B have been created to assist WIAWWA professionals pursuing further education. We are especially excited to announce the category B One AWWA Operator Scholarship. This scholarship is made possible by the AWWA providing annual matching funds to the state organization.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit:

  •    Application form.
  •    Proposed curriculum of study (i.e., list of courses that have been or will be taken during the   course of the pursued curriculum).
  •  Two letters of recommendation/reference, with at least one being an educational or professional reference.
  • One page essay of educational plans and career objectives (all categories). For Category 1, 2 and 4 applicants, the one page essay should also demonstrate or declare an interest in the drinking water supply field (especially in Wisconsin – see WIAWWA Mission Statement).
  • One page resume that includes all schools, colleges and universities attended; dates, major/fields of study, grade point average, degrees received, work experience, civic work, and extracurricular activities.
  • Unofficial transcripts.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Eligibility Categories

Category 1 – University Student

  • Enrolled full time in a university or college fall 2019 semester.
  • Pursuing a degree relevant to the drinking water supply field.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at time of application.
  • Have not received WIAWWA (or WWA) scholarship previously in this category.
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and Wisconsin resident.
  • Additional consideration will be given to student members of WIAWWA/AWWA.

Time Schedule

Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 26, 2019.  The scholarship recipients will be notified by May 24, 2019, and will be publicly recognized at the 2019 WIAWWA Annual Conference held on September 11 – 13, 2019 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center in Madison

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Scholarships: Michigan Tech Student Foundation (MTSF)

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MTSF is awarding two scholarship opportunities for the Spring 2019 Semester!

 
  • The Working Students Award is a $1000 scholarship presented to four full time students (12+ credit hours) who work an average of at least ten hours a week.  This scholarship is open to Undergraduate Students not graduating in May of 2019 and applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be considered for this award.

The scholarship information and application can be found at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sjji3Kh-87P-RonanDJLagTUAHujkEpxK65TtpyYSEM/edit?usp=sharing

 
  • The Students Helping Students Scholarship will provide one $2000, two $1000, and one $500 awards.  This scholarship is open to Undergraduate Students not graduating in May of 2019.  There is no minimum GPA requirement for this award!
The scholarship information and application can be found at the following link:
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