Engineering Student: Transportation Planning Assistant

University-Enterprises-In

San Bernardino (CA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 39,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

University Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to support Caltrans District 8 planning activities in California. The role offers hands-on exposure to transportation planning and collaboration with planners, engineers, and project staff.

You will help develop and maintain project databases, prepare maps and graphics, and assist in meeting preparation and coordination. Flexible hours and a learning-focused environment are provided in a state agency context.

Qualifications

Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications.
Capability to utilize a diverse array of research techniques and methodologies.
Must be able to reason logically, write effectively, and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the workplace.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and database management.
Pays attention to detail.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.

Responsibilities

In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist in the development and maintenance of the Division’s database and project history files, which will include researching, verifying, and compiling data for planning related to Project Initiation Reports or other related engineering documents.
In a learning capacity, assist in the preparation of maps, tables, charts, calculations, and informational graphics in support of engineering staff preparing Project Initiation Reports or other related engineering documents.
In a learning capacity, assist in preparation of materials for Caltrans internal and external coordination meetings. This includes but is not limited to assisting in support for Caltrans Planning participation in project development team efforts, statewide planning efforts, local planning efforts.
In a learning capacity, assist in with basic administrative functions of an office in support of preparation of Project Initiation Reports or other related engineering documents.
In a learning capacity, assist in conducting field inspections and collecting field data in support of preparation of Project Initiation Reports or other related engineering documents.