Environmental Engineering Student Assistant
- Technician/Field Work
- Hybrid (Oakland, CA) Oakland, CA Job Details Part-time $18.28
- $28.
16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Work from home Qualifications Some college Civil engineering Outdoor work Engineering Water quality assessment Field research Data management Watershed management Environmental Engineering Water resources Civil Engineering Communication skills Environmental impact assessment Entry level Full Job Description 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 a student assistant, in a learning capacity, under the close supervision of a Senior and/or Supervising Transportation Engineer in the Office of Water Quality, in a learning capacity, the student assistant will assist transportation professionals (Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers, and Environmental Scientists) with assessing project scopes for watershed impacts and data management, among other duties as assigned. The student assistant will develop an understanding of environmental aspects of transportation projects, with a focus on stormwater management. 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, Environmental Engineering, and Water Resources 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. Enrolled in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ( ABET) accredited institution. 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 assist engineers in the Office of Water Quality with watershed research, identifying temporary and permanent water quality impacts, and best management practices to address those impacts. In a learning capacity, the student assistant will engage with other offices in the Division of Environmental Science & Engineering, specifically the Office of Environmental Engineering. In a learning capacity, the student assistant will engage in other professional engagement and assignments as necessary. Specific duties will develop throughout the duration of the placement. General duties include assisting civil engineers, environmental engineers, and environmental scientists with assessing transportation project scopes for temporary and permanent watershed impacts, recommending measures to avoid, minimize or mitigate for those impacts, and data management. Activities can include desktop research, site visits, attendance at project meetings, and communicating with transportation professionals. 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 and hybrid telework format, with a minimum of two days in-office (mandatory Tuesday and Wednesday). This position will have 10% field work. Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home. 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:
May 17, 2026 We will begin reviewing applications prior to May 17, 2026, deadline and may move forward with interviews and selection at any time during the posting period.
