Engineering Student Assistant- District 5 Construction (Carpinteria, CA)

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 an Engineering Student Assistant in a learning capacity and under close supervision by Construction Engineers. In a learning capacity, the Engineering Student Assistant will assist with a wide range of assignments within the Construction unit.

THIS IS A SUMMER POSITION ONLY

in the Carpinteria, CA Office. 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 Civil Engineering. 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. Knowledge of Excel and Word processing software.

Must possess the ability to:

Apply engineering classroom instructions to work situations. Learn procedures and methods. Satisfactorily carry out assignments. Do neat and accurate work. Follow instructions completely. Must possess and maintain eligibility to drive within the state of California and meet the established driving standards and requirements of Caltrans and UEI driver's policies

• including participating in DMV record monitoring and completing assigned defensive driving training.

Possess the ability to:

Calculate slopes, measure angles, and make area calculations. Analyze and interpret transportation project data. 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 Engineering Student Assistant will assist in field reviews and in verifying field dimensions for roadway construction, provide checks on previously calculated quantities, perform water pollution control site inspections and document reviews. Assist the Field Engineer during all phases of construction, including earthwork operation, roadway paving, roadway excavation, signs and striping, drainage work and other construction operations by performing intermittent field inspection. In a learning capacity, the Engineering Student Assistant will perform engineering calculations, calculating quantities for payments, and drafting change orders including markups of plan sheets and preparing force account analyses. Tracking project expenditure and deadlines using Excel and other computer applications. In a learning capacity, the Engineering Student Assistant will file, copy work, data entry, archiving, preparing and compiling various reports, graphs, charts and letters. In a learning capacity, the Engineering Student Assistant will review project documents. In a learning capacity, the Engineering Student Assistant will review project schedules using Excel, computer scheduling software and other computer applications. 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. Approximately 50-75% field work will be required.

Worksite location:

3690 Santa Claus Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93013 Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and uneven terrain. May require occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing as part of field duties. 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:

April 20, 2026