Advising Announcement for Wednesday, August 23, 2006
1. Fundamentals of Engineering Exam – Registration Open
2. Scholarships – AGC Scholarships
3. New SS Class – Fall 2006
4. Fall Semester Course – ED3510 (Communicating Science)
5. Physical Education Department Changes – PE 0415
6. Seats Available in Swimming Classes for Fall 2006
7. Job Posting, Full-Time – CH2M HILL
8. Job Posting, Full-Time – DLS
9. Job Posting, Full-Time – Fitzpatrick Structural Engineering, P.C.
10. Job Posting, Full-Time – Genesis Quality Systems, Inc.
11. Job Posting, Full-Time – MSA Professional Services
12. Job Posting, Full-Time – Pinnacle Civil Engineering, Inc.
13. Job Postings, Full-Time – Reynolds, Smith and Hill
14. Job Posting, Full-Time – Smith Group
15. Job Posting, Full-Time – South Carolina & Ohio Positions (from a recruiting company)
16. Job Posting, Full-Time – Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
17. Job Posting, Full-Time – Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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1. Fundamentals of Engineering Exam – Registration Open
SENIORS: If you plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) in the fall of 2006 the registration is now open and will remain open until September 7th. The date of the exam is October 28th.
Registration takes place online at
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2.Scholarships – AGC Scholarships
AGC of America Scholarship applications are now available on-line for the 2007 AGC Education and Research Foundation‘s undergraduate and graduate programs. College sophomores and juniors enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time, four-or five-year ABET or ACCE-accredited construction or civil engineering program are eligible to apply. High School seniors and college freshmen are not eligible.
Our renewable scholarships are worth $2,500 per year for each year of undergraduate study, up to a maximum of $7,500. Over 100 scholarships awarded each year.
College seniors enrolled in an undergraduate construction or civil engineering degree program, or others possessing an undergraduate degree in construction or civil engineering are eligible to apply. The applicant must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a graduate level construction or civil engineering degree program as a full-time student.
The Saul Horowitz, Jr. Memorial Graduate Award, the Heffner Scholarships for Graduate Students and the Smith, Currie & Hancock Graduate Scholarships are worth $7,500 each, paid in two installments of $3,750.
Both applications are available on-line at or call (703) 837-5342 to have one mailed.
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3. New SS Class – Fall 2006
SS 3920 “Topics in Anthropology/Archaeology: Perspectives on the Emergence of a World System”
Professor Sam Sweitz
Time: T-TH, 3:30 - 5:00 PM
This course will explore themes concerned with the increasing interconnectedness of world cultures and economies since 1400. The primary thematic issue to be examined will be World System theory, which examines the changing modes of production, labor relations, and social organization that accompanied the rise of world capitalism. Additional thematic issues will include colonialism, neo-colonialism, and globalization, among others. The course will provide an introduction to these themes in the context of specific historical and archaeological examples. In particular the course will focus on European expansion and interaction with peoples in the western hemisphere and the social and economic changes that followed those interactions.
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4. Fall Semester Course – ED3510 (Communicating Science)
*** Fall Semester 2006 2 Credits ***
*Communicating Science *
ED 3510 Sec.1 (CRN 80524)
TUESDAYS 7:00-9:00 PM (5-9 pm on family science nights). Meet Thursdays for Spring '07.
Take your most fun class ever and earn TWO credits! FREE dinner and transportation to all family science nights. Don’t miss this fun class that teaches you /how to teach/, improves your presentation skills, and gets you off campus and into the community to visit area elementary schools. You’ll receive lots of help and get real-life presentation experience!
“This was one of the best classes I took at Tech!” says one MTU student!
This course will look great on your resume!
Open to students from ALL departments. *Approved for Gen Ed Distribution (Science & Technology).
No Prerequisites. Students may repeat the course for one credit (ED 3511, Sec.01~ CRN 80527) twice.
Past course schedule and syllabus posted at:
Instructor
Joan Chadde, Western U.P. Center for Science, Math & Environmental Educ.
105 Dillman Hall Email: Tel: 7-3341
Visit the Center’s Family Science Night website:
to see photos of MTU students presenting and K-6 students having a blast!!
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5. Physical Education Department Changes – PE 0415
Elimination of PE 0415 (Individual Athletics for Seniors) after this academic year (2006-07)
Although many students like the class because of the schedule flexibility, there has been serious abuse of the course. The PE department will be strictly adhering to the printed requirements for course eligibility (see course description below) this year. Students need to come into the Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education Department to be registered and pick up the course syllabus and log sheet.
Also, Freshman…if you have room in your schedule during your first year it is important to try to fit in a PE class. It’s best to take as many of your co-curricular requirements in their first few years at Michigan Tech to prevent you from having to take them all in your senior year.
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6. Seats Available in Swimming Classes for Fall 2006
There is room left in two swimming classes for fall:
Advanced Swimming (PE 0315)--students swim laps and learn to write their own work-outs. As long as they are comfortable swimming 800 yards they are welcome. Class meets T/Th at 2:35.
The combination class of Lifeguard First Aid (EH 2470) and Rescue Swimming (PE 1470). They earn 1 academic credit and one full unit of activity, leading to certification in Red Cross Lifeguard Training. They are required to swim 500 yards and should know front crawl and breaststroke. Class meets T/Th 3:30-5:00.
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7. Job Posting, Full-Time – CH2M HILL
Water Resource Conveyance Engineer 1
Job Description
Join one of the Fortune Top 100 Best Firms to Work For! CH2M HILL is a full-service project delivery company that historically has focused on major public infrastructure, including roads, water, power, wastewater, and remediating hazardous waste. We have more than 17,000 employees in 200 offices worldwide, including 160 within the United States. The Water Business Group of CH2M HILL is immediately seeking talented individuals for positions in a few of our California offices.
Typically this position includes work in the planning, design, permitting, and services during construction of gravity and pressure water pipelines, sewer pipelines, lined and unlined canals, hydraulic structures, flood control detention dams, fish screen structures, pumping plants, and large scale irrigation systems.
Computer models often used include HEC-RAS for open channel flow analysis, HEC-HMS for watershed hydrology, EPA-NET for pipeline systems, and MATHCAD for pipe design. Micro station or AutoCAD for design.
Individual will be working in multi-discipline teams consisting of junior and senior engineers (agricultural, civil, mechanical, structural, geotechnical, electrical, Instrumentation & control), mapping, environmental planners, soil scientists, hydrogeologists, drafting technicians, cost estimators, graphic artists, project assistants, word processors, and editing staff to provide high quality technical reports, design drawings and specifications to clients on schedule and on budget.
This individual will receive training in appropriate computer modeling, confined space, and 10-hr construction.
About Redding:
Redding is a small, rural Northern California city surrounded by beautiful mountains, easily visible from our offices. The Sacramento River, which flows through the center of town, and the nearby CascadeRanges and Trinity Alps recreation areas provide superb outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, some of the finest trout and salmon fishing in the Western U.S., skiing, and boating. Redding successfully combines the ambiance of a small town with the amenities of a large city, such as the outdoor lifestyle, affordable housing, minimal traffic congestion, remarkably low crime rates, good shopping, and first-class healthcare services, providing a diversified culture and a growing center of commerce and industry. Shasta High School is rated among the top 5 percent of U.S. high schools, and Redding also offers a community college and nearby state university campuses.
Requisition #
14026BR
Recruiter
Maxson, Melissa
Employment Type
Full Time
Basic Qualifications
BS in Agricultural or Civil Engineering. Position requires excellent oral and written communication, self motivated, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis and technical problem solving skills. Multi-tasking and delegating skills. Ability to work on 2 to 3 projects at a time. Fully versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Degree Required
BA/BS
Certification Required
EIT
Travel Requirement %
20%
Preferred Qualifications
BS in Agricultural or Civil Engineering required; MS Preferred. Position in entry level and does not require previous experience.
Preferred Years of Experience
0-2 years
Contact:
Doug Barber
CH2M HILL
Redding, CA
p: 530-229-3258
f: 530-339-3258
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8. Job Posting, Full-Time – DLS
Recent Civil Engineering Graduate who is looking to grow with small construction company (DLS) located in Riley, Michigan. Job description includes take off of plans and estimating of construction jobs for state, count and city projects. We are an EEOE employer. For more information please contact Dennis Fetty at 1-810-395-2353. Please fax or mail resume with references and salary requirements, attention Dennis Fetty.
Fax #: 1-810-395-4063.
Address:
938 Miller Road
RileyTownship, MI 48041
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9. Job Posting, Full-Time – Fitzpatrick Structural Engineering, P.C.
Fitzpatrick Structural Engineering, P.C. is accepting resumes for an entry-level structural engineering position. The position requires a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis or major in structural engineering. Knowledge of AutoCadd is required. Prior experience is not required. Position will involve Cadd, field work and design work. Design work will increase as knowledge and skills are demonstrated. Goal is to develop person into a strong engineer by learning under three licensed PEs.
Fitzpatrick Structural Engineering, P.C., based in downtown Ann Arbor, was established in 1995. FSE is a small consulting engineering firm that specializes in historic preservation although we practice in all forms of structural engineering. Past projects include: President Ulysses S. Grant farm home and barn; President Harry S Truman homes; Dymaxion House at The Henry Ford Museum; Dana Building at UofM; Michigan International Speedway pedestrian bridges; water/utility stations; and more!
FSE is an equal opportunity employer. US Citizenship or US National required.
Contact:
Cheryl Early, PE
Fitzpatrick Structural Engineering, PC
219-1/2 North Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI48104
Phone: 734-769-0320
Fax: 734-769-3015
Email:
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10. Job Posting, Full-Time – Genesis Quality Systems, Inc.
Job Opening:Jr. Engineer
Entry Level or Experienced
Education:Degree in civil engineering with structural steel concentration.
Experience:Knowledge of steel connection design and steel engineering standards
Knowledge of CAD programming in AutoCad or /X-Steel/SDS-2 software
Knowledge of structural steel detailing process.
Exposure to structural steel fabrication process.
Job Functions:Review project drawings and specifications.
Provide connection design if needed or review connection design to provide value engineering.
Review 3D modeling for connection design, shop drawings, erection drawings with design drawings for compliance.
Track changes in design drawings, erection drawings and shop drawings
Provide project management assistance in managing schedule and quality of the drawings.
Reports to:Project Manager
Hours:M-W (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Flexible hours are allowed with approval.
GQS Contact:Viji Kuruvilla
248-377-1788, (248)-377-4588
Genesis Quality Systems, Inc.
100 Engelwood Dr. Suite F, Lake Orion, MI48359
Phone: 248-377-1788, 248-377-4588
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11. Job Posting, Full-Time – MSA Professional Services
We have immediate openings for Water/Wastewater Staff Engineers in our Baraboo, WI and Des Moines, IA offices. Candidates would have a BS or MS in Environmental engineering. Emphasis would be in the municipal wastewater and drinking water fields. Looking for potential undergrads or grad students that would be at the end of the summer or during the fall semester?
We also have immediate openings for municipal engineers in our Madison and Baraboo offices. Candidates would have a BS or MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
Current job openings are available on our webpage at:
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12. Job Posting, Full-Time – Pinnacle Civil Engineering, Inc.
CIVIL ENGINEERS & DESIGNERS
California Engineering/Land Surveying company seeking Entry/Intermediate Level Civil Engineers and Designers for Land Development and Municipal.
Skills/Qualifications: AutoCAD and Land Development Desktop software
Salary: $40K-$125K DOQ
Send resume to:
Pinnacle Civil Engineering, Inc.
Attn: Office Manager
2161 Saturn Court
Bakersfield, CA 93308
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13. Job Postings, Full-Time – Reynolds, Smith and Hill
A new listing of opportunities with Reynolds Smith and Hill. See “Job Postings” on the CEE advising website ( or view the list outside 103 Dillman Hall on the bulletin board.
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14. Job Posting, Full-Time – Smith Group
Graduate Structural Engineer
Job Purpose: To assist in the structural engineering effort on a project or projects to successful completion in the context of professional standards and client, practice group and office goals.
Responsibilities:
• Assists structural engineer on engineering tasks for a project, assuring that technical, schedule and hours-expended targets are met in accordance with client expectations and applicable professional standards.
• Applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of structural designers, interns and CAD operators assigned to the project.
• Visits construction sites as required for observation, answering contractor questions, or representing the owner in preparing punch lists.
Qualifications:
Experience
• 0-5 years related experience, such as summer, co-op or intern work in the AE field, is preferred.
Education
• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering, typically in Civil Engineering, with a structural emphasis, or Architectural Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience) from an ABET-accredited institution.
Licensure
• Passing of Fundamentals in Engineering examination is preferred. Employee is or will be preparing to take Part II of the licensing exam when eligible (generally after 4 years of relevant experience).
Technical Skills
• Engineering skills: Competent in some conventional aspects of basic structural engineering for building systems, including the analysis, design and documentation of beams, columns, foundations and lateral load resisting systems. Ability to determine gravity and lateral loads on structures for a variety of building types.
• Computer skills: Ability to type and to perform word processing, spreadsheet analysis, structural engineering analysis, computer graphics (AutoCad, Microstation), e-mail and Internet access.
Company will consider F 1 visa.
To be considered for this job, contact;
Stacie Thornton
Human Resources Representative
SmithGroup, Inc.
500 Griswold Street, Suite 1700
Detroit, MI 48226
T 313-442-8150
F 313-442-8098
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15. Job Posting, Full-Time – South Carolina & Ohio Positions (from a recruiting company)
3.5 billion dollar company in industrial and consumer packaging with over 15,000 team members at app 295 operations in 30 countries is looking for a Civil Engineer to place within their General Engineering department in South Carolina. Position is set for 55,000 to 75,000 and carries these responsibilities:
Structural design for facilities using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
Developing specifications for complete designs
Developing construction drawings using AutoCAD
Preparing cost estimates for CAA preparation
Any inquiries and resumes should be directed to:
Bryan Pinta
Executive Recruiter
1-440-250-4600 Ext 227
Structural Engineer should be:
PE licensed
Experienced with civil engineering projects, specifically environmental engineering
CFD experience desirable
CAD experience in 3D solid modeling desirable
Frequency analysis
Experienced in materials testing and standards
This position is in Ohio and ranges from 60,000 to 100,000 based on experience.
Any inquiries and resumes should be directed to:
Bryan Pinta
Executive Recruiter
1-440-250-4600 Ext 227
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16. Job Posting, Full-Time – Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission has the following job postings on eRecruiting:
Senior Transportation Travel Demand Modeler
Transportation Engineer/Planner
Transportation Travel Demand Modeler
To see a complete description and to apply visit eRecruiting ( or on the CEE advising website (
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17. Job Posting, Full-Time – Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Civil Engineer - Transportation
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT CODE: 06-02432
WELL-QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Transportation-related civil, electrical, mechanical or environmental engineer education or experience.
LOCATION: This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies as they occur in the Southwest Region - Madison, Southeast Region – Waukesha, Northeast Region - Green Bay, North Central Region - Wisconsin Rapids, Southwest Region -LaCrosse, Northwest Region - Eau Claire, North Central Region - Rhinelander, Northwest Region -Superior, and Statewide Bureaus – Madison.
SALARY: $42,267 - $49,798 annually, depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits! A six-month probationary period is required. This position is schedule 14, range 46. Relocation reimbursement may be available.
JOB DUTIES: Professional engineering entry level duties and expertise for multi-modal transportation programs; engineering work in such areas as Design, Construction, Materials, Pavement Design, Soils, Planning, Traffic and Maintenance of transportation facilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: General knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to various transportation programs listed above; reading & math comprehension; effective communication skills including strong verbal, written communication skills including technical writing as well as the ability to develop/maintain effective working relationships.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Upon hire, candidate must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a 4-year degree in civil, electrical, mechanical and/or environmental engineering OR, possess a PE (Registration as a Professional Engineer), OR, possess an EIT (Engineer-In-Training) license for the State of Wisconsin. December 2006 and May 2007 graduates are encouraged to apply!
*NOTE: You must mail in the required evidence (original transcript or license), which shows you meet at least one of the special requirements along with your completed paperwork. If you are currently enrolled in college and will be graduating with a 4-year degree in civil, electrical, mechanical or environmental engineering in the next nine months, please submit evidence (transcripts or other legitimate documentation) of your enrollment and upcoming graduation.