Capstone Design Project Advisor — Engineering (Part-Time)

State of Colorado; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a part-time Project Advisor for the Capstone Design Program (Senior Design). The role provides oversight to student teams, ensuring independent, professional work and high-quality design outcomes delivered to the client sponsor.

Responsibilities include supervising 2–4 teams, attending lectures, supporting recitations, and evaluating student work with rubrics. Classes meet Tue/Thu 8:00–10:45 am, with ongoing advisor meetings to guide scope and communication.

Qualifications

• Hold an undergraduate degree in a scientific, engineering, or engineering-related discipline.
• Have 5+ years of professional engineering experience, or a graduate-level degree with 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 2–4 student teams in a project advisory role and guide through the design process.
• Attend all lectures and support recitations with follow-up activities.
• Support structured small group activities in recitations.
• Attend weekly team meetings and grade all deliverables using provided rubrics.
• Attend regular Project Advisor meetings with capstone leadership and course instructors.

Skills

Project oversight

Team supervision

Lecture attendance

Grading & rubrics

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in science/engineering

Graduate degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a part-time Project Advisor for the Capstone Design Program (Senior Design). The role provides oversight to student teams, ensuring independent, professional work and high-quality design outcomes delivered to the client sponsor.

Responsibilities include supervising 2–4 teams, attending lectures, supporting recitations, and evaluating student work with rubrics. Classes meet Tue/Thu 8:00–10:45 am, with ongoing advisor meetings to guide scope and communication.