Engineering Student Assistant — Civil CAD & Field Support

University-Enterprises-In; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking two student assistants to support engineering analysis, development, and administration of emergency projects within District 4. The roles are part-time, non-benefited, and located in Oakland, CA, with supervision by Senior Transportation Engineers. Candidates must be enrolled as college students and meet minimum GPA requirements.

Compensation ranges from $18.28 to $28.16 per hour. Flexible weekday schedules are offered, typically 8 AM–5 PM, with up to 24 hours per week

Qualifications

• Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term.
• Enrollment in institution listed by UEI affiliation.
• Undergraduate or graduate status with minimum unit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance Liaisons and Major Damage Advisor using MS Office tools and CAD software on tasks like developing spreadsheets, plans, estimates and forms.
• Assist with research of as-built plans, maintenance agreements, administrative work and special assignments.
• Investigate public complaints and inquiries; present recommendations to supervisor and track CSRs.
• Participate in field meetings and help develop project tasks.

Education

High school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

MicroStation

FileMaker Pro

Job description

Caltrans is seeking two student assistants to support engineering analysis, development, and administration of emergency projects within District 4. The roles are part-time, non-benefited, and located in Oakland, CA, with supervision by Senior Transportation Engineers. Candidates must be enrolled as college students and meet minimum GPA requirements.

Compensation ranges from $18.28 to $28.16 per hour. Flexible weekday schedules are offered, typically 8 AM–5 PM, with up to 24 hours per week