Student Assistant- DGS - Architecture and Engineering Support
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University Enterprises, Inc.
Sacramento, CA (In Person)
$47,582 Salary, Part-Time
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Job Description
Student Assistant
- DGS•Architecture and Engineering Support University Enterprises, Inc.
- 4.0 Sacramento, CA Job Details Part-time $18.20
- $24.
To learn more visit:
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/RESD The Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking to hire three (3) Student Assistants to support a variety of architectural and engineering projects. Our work includes state office building tenant improvements, alterations for a variety of owned state buildings and new construction for a wide range of uses. Project sizes range from very small remodels up to approximately $25 million. The successful candidate(s) will support architecture and engineering staff and create documents required to design and construct state architecture projects. This is a technical position and requires frequent use of AutoCAD, Revit or other electronic drafting tools. Architecture and Interior Architecture candidates will be expected to already be fluent in Revit or demonstrate the ability to learn to use the software quickly. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering candidates will be expected to already be fluent in AutoCAD or demonstrate the ability to learn to use the software quickly. Proficiency in both programs is a plus. 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 Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. Work Schedule F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday- Friday, between 8 AM
- 5 PM. The 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 $18.20
- $24.
Candidates must possess:
Good work ethic. Positive demeanor. Willingness to undertake challenging assignments. Ability to pivot quickly when assignments or directions change. Desire to learn and grow and have interest in the fields of architecture and engineering. Preferred Qualifications Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Demonstrated AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is very desirable. Experience creating and organizing construction documents is a plus. Duties and Responsibilities All work will be under the direction of DGS architecture and engineering staff: Perform modeling, drafting and graphics work by preparing architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering drawings using Revit and AutoCAD drafting software, and other applicable electronic drafting tools, in order to assist design staff. Participate with other students and staff in creating Revit building models for existing DGS owned buildings. Develop project plans, elevations and details in order to create accurate and detail documents in accordance with office drafting standards and conventions. Attend field investigations at project sites to collect existing conditions data. Take field measurements and use hand sketching, photography and note taking to document and record field conditions for use in project development. Observe at projects under construction. Support DGS architecture and engineering staff by compiling as-built plans in AutoCAD and/or Revit drafting software or other applicable drafting tools. Provide general office support including plotting, scanning, printing, etc. Assist in maintaining the Architecture and Engineering project database. Physical Requirements Sit for extended per iods; 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 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 the following documents: Samples of AutoCAD and/or Revit work.Apply by:
May 27, 2026. We will begin reviewing applications prior to May 27, 2026 deadline and may move forward with interviews and selection at any time during the posting period.Similar jobs in Sacramento, CA
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