Engineer Apprentice (OSU)

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Longevity pay

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’s Engineer Apprentice program at Oklahoma State University offers students a hands-on internship performing basic engineering tasks under supervision while attending OSU.

Level I/II tracks require OSU enrollment in specified engineering majors, minimum 30 credits, GPA of 2.5, and ability to work 20 hours per week. Part-time positions pay hourly rates with benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires enrollment at OSU pursuing specified undergraduate majors (multiple Civil/Architectural/Environmental tracks).
• Completed 30 college credit hours (Level I).
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Ability to work at least 20 hours per week (Level I).
• Enrolled at OSU pursuing master's/doctorate in listed civil/environmental majors (Level II).
• Completed bachelor’s degree (Level II).
• Minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Ability to work at least 20 hours per week (Level II).

Responsibilities

• Review less complex plans and perform basic engineering calculations.
• Write permits and perform computer modeling.
• Inspect parts of an engineering project under supervision.

Education

Bachelor’s level in Engineering and related programs (Level I prerequisites)

Master’s/Doctorate tracks in Civil/Environmental Engineering (Level II prerequisites)

Job description

Job Posting Title Engineer Apprentice (OSU) Agency 345

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Supervisory Organization Chief Engineer - Engineer Workforce Development Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Part time Job Type Regular Compensation Level I: $39,700/year Level II: $43,000/year

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Annual Benefit Allowance: The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement Savings Plans:
  • Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015. Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%. Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
  • OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
• Annual & Sick Leave (PTO): 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service. 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service. 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service. 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
• Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity Pay: Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

OK Transportation’s Student Engineer Intern Program. This is the Engineer Apprentice level, where incumbents are students attending a university and working a minimum of 20 hours per week who perform a variety of routine engineering tasks in a training status under close supervision. Incumbents will perform basic engineering tasks such as the review of less complex plans, the performance of basic engineering calculations, the writing of permits, the performance of computer modeling, and the inspection of parts of an engineering project.

Engineer Apprentice (Student) Requirements

Level I:

• Enrolled at Oklahoma State University pursuing a bachelor's degree in one of the following undergraduate majors: Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering: Construction Project Management, Architectural Engineering: Structures, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering: Environmental, Construction Engineering Technology (Heavy/Highway), or Environmental Engineering.
• Completed at least 30 college credit hours
• Minimum 2.5 GPA (High School or College)
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours/week

Level II:

• Enrolled at Oklahoma State University pursuing a masters degree or doctorate degree in one of the following majors: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering: Environmental Engineering, Engineering and Technology Management, or Environmental Engineering.
• Completed a bachelor's degree
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours/week

Engineer Apprentice (Student) Salary Range

Part Time:

• Level I: $19.08 hourly
• Level II: $20.67 hourly
• Both levels receive benefits

Special Requirements

Applicants must be a United States citizen or legal resident of the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act, 8 U.S.C. Section 1324b.(Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available.) We believe our compensation, benefits package, and family balance are highly competitive. OK Transportation’s salaries are market-competitive and are regularly reviewed and adjusted.

Your benefits package as an Engineer Apprentice (including EI Students) includes

• Paid health and dental plans for you and your dependents
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave
• Retirement plan
• Longevity plan
• Education assistance

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.

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