Civil & Environmental Engineering
Advising Announcement for Wednesday, September 19, 2007
1. SSC (Student Success Center) Coaches Needed
2. FE Review Books for Sale
3. Engineers Without Borders Meeting – September 20th
4. NASA Internships
5. CH2M Hill – Water Business Group 3rd Annual Recruitment Event
6. Job Posting, Full-Time – Acument Global Technologies North America
7. Job Posting, Full-Time - AMEC (Minneapolis, MN)
8. Job Posting, Full-Time – Carroll Engineering Corp.
9. Job Posting, Full-Time – CLH Design, PA (Cary, NC)
10. Job Posting, Full-Time – Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
11. Job Posting, Full-Time – Wetland Studies and Solution, Inc.
1. SSC (Student Success Center) Coaches NeededThe SSC needs coaches for this coming semester/year! The SSC is looking for coaches who have successfully completed ENG3200 (Thermo/Fluids), CE2201 (Structures I), CE3201 (Structures II), CE3101 (Civil Materials), CE3620 (Water Resources) and CE3501/3503 (Environmental Engineering).
Applications can be found outside of the Student Success Center (102 Dillman) and can be dropped off in mailbox 47 across from the SSC in front of the Engineering Fundamentals office.
Being a coach is a great opportunity to help other students, looks good on a resume, and is a great way to brush up on skills used on the FE. If there are any questions you can contact Steve Roznowski at .
2. FE Review Books for SaleASCE is currently selling FE Review Books to both members and non-members. Please contact Brian Geiger () or Kurt Schimpke () if interested. Books can also be bought during ASCE office hours, which are posted on the office (Dillman 101) door. The prices are as follows:
General (morning section) Review Members: $53.00 Non-members: $59.00
Civil (afternoon section) Specific Review Members: $35.00 Non-members: $40.00
NCEES Supplied Reference Handbook Members: $14.00 Non-members: $16.00
3. Engineers Without Borders Meeting – September 20thThe second Engineers Without Borders Meeting of the year will take place this Thursday, September 20th, at 7pm. Meet in Ballroom A of the MUB.
We'll discuss local projects, involvement in Make A Difference Day, and nominations for a 2nd semester treasurer. Don't forget your membership and t-shirt forms, and be ready for the group picture!
Questions? email
4. NASA InternshipsNASA Internships
Undergraduate Student Research Program
NASA -- USRP
New this year – Spring Session
NASA-USRP offers undergraduate students across the United States internships at NASA centers under the supervision of technical mentors. This prestigious program seeks rising sophomore, junior and senior students in the disciplines of engineering, math, computer science and life/physical sciences. Students may apply for 10-week summer session and 15-week spring or fall session. NASA-USRP provides students with hands-on, real-life research experiences that challenge, inspire and bring practical application to complement the students’ academic education. Stipends are $6,000 for the summer session and $9,000 for fall and spring, plus a round-trip travel allowance. Application deadlines are:
Spring October 22, 2007
Summer January 31, 2008
Fall February 29, 2008
Visit http://www.education.nasa.gov/usrp for more details.
5. CH2M Hill – Water Business Group 3rd Annual Recruitment EventWater Business Group 3rd Annual Recruitment Event
January 9 -11, 2008 • CH2M HILL Corporate Headquarters • Denver, Colorado
CH2M HILL, a recognized global leader in engineering, construction, and operations and a FORTUNE Most Admired Company, is accepting resumes for our 3rd Annual Recruitment Event. The Water Business Group is looking to fill water, wastewater, water treatment design, water resources, hydrogeologists and water modeling positions throughout the United States and Canada.
Only 40 B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. upcoming graduates will be selected to attend this two-day, two-night event in Denver, Colorado (meals, lodging, air, and ground transportation provided for all selected candidates).
Participants will have the opportunity to:
• Interview with staffing managers from across the United States and Canada
• Explore a “Day In the Life of a Junior Engineer” with current employees
• Interact with the CH2M HILL Leadership Team
• Learn how CH2M HILL develops people through challenging projects
85 percent of 2007 participants were offered positions with CH2M HILL
Submit your resume on-line at by October 31, 2007
Reference: CRWBG
For more information contact:
Nicole Sulzen/Recruiter
Tel: 720-286-0111
CH2M HILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer
6. Job Posting, Full-Time – Acument Global Technologies North AmericaMichelle Cook is a MTU graduate (BSChem, MSEnv Eng)
Interested students should contact Michelle for further information about this position,
I am currently an EHS Manager responsible for 6 plants in the Flint area for a company that makes nuts, bolts and washers. I am really enjoying my life in the Compliance world. I am writing to you to see if you can help me. We have a position open in our Sterling Heights, MI facility for an EHS Coordinator. We are looking for someone who is educated in the areas of Environmental, Health and Safety regulations. I was wondering if you could recommend anyone or forward this on to anyone who may be interested. We have an immediate need to fill this position. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much!
Michelle D. Cook
EHS Manager - Northern Plants
Acument ™ Global Technologies North America
Ring Screw, LLC
10160 Gainey Drive
Holly, MI 48442
Phone: (810) 953-4508
Fax: (810) 953-4504
Cell: (810) 956-4158
AMEC
GEOPHYSICIST/GEOLOGIST/HYDROGEOLOGIST
EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job
This job will require the management of various geophysical tasks from proposal assistance (scoping and costing) to project task implementation, completion, and report preparation. This person must be able to assist in the performance of geophysical site characterization projects throughout North America. Additional interest in field hydrogeology techniques including well and aquifer hydraulics, conducting aquifer tests, well and well field installation, and knowledge of groundwater flow and solute transport modeling is a plus. This person will be involved in all technical job related activities, production of project documents including proposals, quality assurance project plans, health and safety plans and data reports, and provide support to the Minneapolis Office in the areas geophysics, hydrogeology and geology.
Accountabilities
This person will be responsible for managing project tasks with an emphasis on geophysical site characterization and possible hydrogeological site assessment and reporting. They will be capable of presenting project results to the Senior Technical and or Project Manager for use in formal settings and presentations to regulatory agencies and the customer.
Knowledge
Bachelor of Science in Geophysics or Geology/Hydrogeology with at least 2 years experience in the geophysical sciences and/or environmental industry including field experience and knowledge of field investigation techniques. Masters degree in geophysics or geology accepted as 2 years of work experience. Excellent technical writing and communication skills, attention to detail, an ability to follow complex requests, and a strong work ethic is essential.
Knowledge of geophysical(e.g. GeoSoft), GIS (e.g. ArcView) and data management (e.g. MS Access) software is preferred. Travel is expected. Experience with UXO will be highly regarded.
Jeff Riegle, LEED ® AP
AMEC Earth and Environmental
Phone: (612) 252-3667
Cell : (210) 269-0839
Fax: (612) 332-2423
8. Job Posting, Full-Time – Carroll Engineering Corp.BSCE to do site engineering
Contact: Alberto Vennettilli
Vice President
Carroll Engineering Corp.
555 Second Avenue
Collegeville, PA 19426
Ph: 610-489-5100 Ext. 105
Email:
9. Job Posting, Full-Time – CLH Design, PA (Cary, NC)CLH Design, PA, a 20-person, family-friendly, civil engineering and landscape architecture firm in Cary, NC has openings for the following positions:
Project Engineer/ Manager. Primary responsibility will be civil/site design including: grading, stormwater, utilities, erosion control, road way design and permitting. AutoCAD experience required. Qualifications include PE with 5 – 7 years experience preferred. Candidate must possess strong technical skills, communication skills and be self-directed in work habits.
Engineering Technician. Primary responsibility will be assisting the Project Manager with civil/site design including: grading, stormwater, utilities, erosion control, road way design and permitting. AutoCAD experience required. Qualifications include EI with 0-4 years experience preferred. Candidate must possess strong technical skills, communication skills and be self-directed in work habits.
CLH offers opportunities to work in a fun, supportive working environment with excellent clients, very competitive benefits and salaries. Willing to assist with relocation costs. Please forward resume, salary history and salary requirements to .
10. Job Posting, Full-Time – Los Angeles County Department of Public WorksKeith Lehto and I, both Michigan Technological University alumni, will be on campus on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at the Career Fair, representing the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for the purpose of recruiting graduating students with Bachelors or Masters of Science in Civil Engineering. We have the need to hire approximately 50 beginning level civil engineers this year.
We look forward to meeting the civil engineering students at MTU.
Thank you,
Kari (Allen) Eskridge
Sewer Maintenance Division
Los Angeles County Public Works
P: (626) 300-3390 || F: (626) 300- 3365
More information regarding this job posting can be found on the bulletin board outside of Dillman 103 (Job Postings).
11. Job Posting, Full-Time – Wetland Studies and Solution, Inc.Engineer - Civil / Environmental - Wetland Studies and Solution, Inc. (Gainesville, Virginia) is seeking an entry-level engineer interested in environmental sciences to start in summer 2007. Projects include: wetlands mitigation design, stormwater wetlands systems, stream restoration and floodplain studies. Ideal candidates will have from 0 to 2 years experience, EIT, and knowledge of AutoCad, Land Development Desktop, HEC-1, HEC-RAS, and TR-55. Traditional land development experience is acceptable for candidates wanting to apply skills to wetlands and water resources. For additional information, contact Brian Chromey ().
see http://www.wetlandstudies.com/