Engineering Student Assistant
- Technician/Field Work (Bishop, CA) 4.
0 4.0 out of 5 stars Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California's highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center. To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov . The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire seven (7) student assistants, in a learning capacity, under the close supervision of Senior Transportation Engineers, the student assistants will assist professional engineering staff with duties relating to the development of project plans, estimates, and specifications for projects. In a learning capacity, the student assistants will also assist with the administration of construction contracts, receiving guidance from engineers, resident engineers, and engineering technicians. Assignments will include both office and field work to help broaden their understanding of engineering practices and procedures. Through these experiences, Student Assistants will strengthen their analytical and technical skills in project design and construction, while gaining practical, hands-on experience in the role of an engineer within Caltrans. Conditions of Employment This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department. UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week's notice. UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment. Prerequisites Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students. Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting. Majors/Fields of Study Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geomatics Engineering (Surveying), Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Technology. Work Schedule F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday
- Friday, between 8 AM
- 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Additional Work Schedule Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday
- Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer). Compensation $18.28
- $28.
16 per hour. Minimum Qualifications Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term. Must possess basic mathematical, analytical, and computer skills (including Microsoft Excel and Word). Must be able to work in both office and field settings and follow directions under close supervision. Preferred Qualifications Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking. Duties and Responsibilities In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will apply mathematical and computer skills to engineering tasks in the design, surveying, and construction of projects. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist engineers and engineering technicians in performing site reviews and verifying field information for design and construction. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will produce and review engineering reports, plans, document reviews and conducting testing of materials. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist design and field engineers in determining earthwork, paving, excavation, drainage, and other project needs. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will complete calculations, project schedules, and other documents using Microsoft Excel, Word, computer scheduling software, and other computer applications. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will file, copy work, complete data entry, archive, and prepare and compile various reports, graphs, charts, and letters. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will complete quantity calculations, designing features for roadways (including drainage structures), processing of documents, preparing estimates, and updating existing databases, and/or spreadsheets. In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will initiate inspections of finished products, calculation of units completed for payment, monitoring of contractor operations to ensure compliance with safety orders, and sampling materials. Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office or in a field environment. Application Instructions Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the "Educational Experience" section and any employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of our application. In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by:
March 16, 2026
