Advising Announcement for Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Here is an overdue and lengthy advising announcement! The CEE advising office has been a busy place the past couple weeks. Julie Ross has been back for several weeks now - 3 days/week. I am in one day/week through January. Please see the office hours posted on the door to 103 Dillman as they vary slightly each week (for the rest of this week Julie will be in Thursday 8:30-Noon and Friday 9-noon, 2-4). ---Erica

1. ASCE T-Shirts for Sale2. SSC (Student Success Center) Coaches Needed! 3. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam4. FE Review Course – Spring 20075. International Senior Design – Summer 2007 (Seats still available)6. Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) – Worchester Polytechnic Institute7. Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) – Washington University8. Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) – University Colorado9. Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) – University of Oklahoma10. American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Scholarships11. Scholarship – Department of Energy (DOE)12. Grants – Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program13. Job Posting, Internship – Kimley-Horn 14. Job Postings, Full Time – Angeles National Forest 15. 2007 Nissan-WWF Environmental Leadership Program16. Job Posting, Full Time – RMT, Inc.17. Job Posting, Full Time – Ryba Marine Construction Co.18. Job Posting, Full Time – EnviroSolutions, Inc.19. Job Posting, Full Time – Norfolk Naval Shipyard20. Job Posting, Full Time – Alcoa Primary Metals21. Job Posting, Summer Internship – Isle Royale Wolf-Moose22. Job Posting, Full Time – Environmental Engineering Company (through a head hunter)23. Job Posting, Summer Internship24. Job Posting, Full Time – Berger/ABAM Engineers, Inc.25. Job Posting, Summer Internship – Space Adventures26. Summer Internships & Graduate Fellowships – Seaborg Institute 27. On-campus Interview – Skanska28. Summer scholars29. Job Posting, Full-time (Eau Claire, WI)30. Job Posting, Full-time (Minneapolis)

[=========================================================]1. ASCE T-Shirts for Sale

Starting Monday January 22, 2007, ASCE will be selling T-Shirts at a discounted rate of $10 to all students, staff, and faculty! If you wish to buy one, please contact Kurt Schimpke (kjkschimp).

[=========================================================]2. SSC (Student Success Center) Coaches Needed!   The SSC needs coaches for this coming semester!  The SSC is looking for coaches who have

successfully completed ENG3200 (Thermo/Fluids), CE2201 (Structures I), CE3201 (Structures II), CE3101 (Civil Materials), CE3620 (Water Resources) and CE3501/3503 (Environmental Engineering).   Applications can be found outside of the Student Success Center (102 Dillman) and can be dropped off in mailbox 47 across from the SSC in front of the Engineering Fundamentals office.   Being a coach is a great opportunity to help other students, looks good on a resume, and is a great way to brush up on skills used on the FE.  If there are any questions you can contact Elise Nyland at emnyland@mtu.edu.

[=========================================================]3. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

There have been several questions regarding the upcoming April FE exam. Please visit www.ncees.org or http://www.els-examreg.org/ for details.

Deadline to register: March 1, 2007 (you may confirm your registration status by going to http://www.els-examreg.org/)

Exam date: Saturday, April 21, 2007

Cost: $155.00

Who can take the exam? From the registration website “There are no prerequisites for the FE exam”. However you should be a Spring, Summer or Fall 2007 graduate (or earlier) if you intend to take the April exam.

[=========================================================]4. FE Review Course – Spring 2007

Once again there will be a review course offered here at MTU for all senior engineering students (this is only offered in the spring!).  This year's review course is set to begin on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the M&M Building U115. 

Sign-up sheets along with all the details were emailed to all juniors and seniors. However, there will be copies available on the white shelves outside Dillman 103.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me (David Zei) at zei@mtu.edu or 487-2362. 

[=========================================================]5. International Senior Design – Summer 2007 (Seats still available)

There are still seats left for Summer 2007 International Senior Design (ISD) (July 22-Aug 5 approx dates).  ISD received a generous donation and so this year the lab fee will be reduced from $875 per student to $575 for a travel and lab fee cost of approximately $1600.  For details on how to apply, follow the directions at:  http://www.cee.mtu.edu/projects/details.htm  Please email Linda Phillips before paying your lab fee (lindap@mtu.edu) to assure your seat in the class.

If you have any questions, email Linda at lindap@mtu.edu.

See the following webpage for more info on ISD.  http://www.cee.mtu.edu/projects/index.htm

[=========================================================]6. Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) – Worchester Polytechnic Institute

We request your assistance in letting your undergraduate students know about the upcoming National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program in Environmental and Transportation Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).

It is an 8-week challenging and rewarding experience, in which students conduct cutting-edge research with the faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, and explore opportunities for graduate research. Students receive a $3,000 stipend, housing, and funds for meals/travel, and have the opportunity to explore beautiful central Massachusetts in the summer. Please note that the deadline for applications is March 1, 2007.

Additional information is available at: http://www.wpi.edu/+CEE/Undergrad/REU/

[=========================================================]7. Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) – Washington University

This year the Department of Civil Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis will again be hosting a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Civil Engineering Materials and Systems funded by the National Science Foundation. This is an exciting opportunity for outstanding students to contribute to state-of-the-art research projects, to learn how to conduct independent research, and to communicate the results of their work.

Information on the program and a copy of the application materials are attached. Please make this information available to your students. Applications are available online at: http://wusceel.cive.wustl.edu/reu/. Additional information on the department, program, and the facilities can be found at http://www.cive.wustl.edu/. All undergraduate students that are U.S. citizens, preferably in their junior year, are eligible to apply. We are seeking to hire a diverse group of students from a range of disciplines.

Your assistance in the past has been very helpful in recruiting an excellent group of students for this program. Thank you for your continued assistance in distributing this information to your students. If you require any further information please contact me by email (sdyke@seas.wustl.edu) or by phone (314-935-5695).

Best wishes, Shirley

[=========================================================]8. Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) – University Colorado

REU at University of Colorado - Boulder Summer 2007:  June 4 - Aug 10 Environmental Fluids: Science, Assessment, and Treatment

Students participate in a 10-week summer research program with a faculty mentor. Students receive $3000 stipend, room and board in CU dormitories, travel stipend to/from Boulder, and 3-

credits upper-division Civil or Environmental Engineering Independent study

Students will: write a research proposal; execute the research plan; present research results at a summer-end symposium; write a final report; attend a weekly seminar series covering topics such as environmental ethics, environmental justice, etc; optional tours of local facilities (US Geological Survey; NREL; NOAA) and points of interest (Rocky Mountain National Park, etc) are also available.

Research topics include: acid mine drainage impacts on mountain streams, Denver air pollution and health study, solar distillation for water desalination, modeling climate variability impacts on water resources management, and many more.

Students majoring in civil engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry, biology, mathematics, etc. are encouraged to apply.

Review of applicants begins on Feb. 15 For more information and application materials, please see our website: spot.colorado.edu/~bielefel/REU.html

Or email your questions to me (Angela Bielefeldt) at: Angela.Bielefeldt@colorado.edu

[=========================================================]9. Research Experiences for Undergrads (REU) – University of Oklahoma

SUMMER 2007CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEUNDERGRADUATES FOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (REU)At the UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA School of Civil Engineering and Environmental ScienceSponsored by the National Science FoundationFor general information, an REU application, and a complete program description visit the CEES Web page: http://www.cees.ou.edu/ugrad/reu/index.html

Engineering or science students expected to graduate December 2007 or later are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Research program runs from June 4 to July 27, 2007. Opening reception will be on June 4, 2007. Screening of applicants will begin March 5, 2007; applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity institution. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Get Paid, Get Experience, and Have Fun!

Diverse Research Areas:• Site and soil characterization• Geotechnical earthquake engineering• Unsaturated soil mechanics• Geo-environmental materials• Use of contaminated soils in asphalt• Structural dynamics• Structural health monitoring• Structural/transportation experimental testing• Distributed watershed modeling/GIS• Hydrogeologic processes• Computational hydraulics

• Contaminant fate and transformation• Environmental remediation and restoration• Natural and constructed wetlands• Environmental chemistry and biology• Water technologies for emerging regions• Stipend of $3,200 for eight weeks• Free housing in university apartments• Food and travel allowance• Safety training• Seminars and field trips• Outdoor activities (research and social)• Excellent research experience• Meet interesting people from across the country• Excellent preparation for graduate school or your career

[=========================================================]10. American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Scholarships

The AREMA Educational Foundation offers scholarships to students pursuing engineering degrees.  Last year, the Foundation awarded 11 scholarships totaling $18,500!  If you or someone you know would be interested in an AREMA Scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year, please review the various scholarships available on our web site by clicking the link below.  We have scholarships for both graduate and undergraduate students, married students or those supporting families, full-time students and part-time students who are working full-time in the railway engineering.  Please note that the application deadline is MARCH 15, 2007.

http://www.arema.org/eseries/scriptcontent/custom/e_arema/foundation/foundation.cfm?activesection=foundation

Please call or email me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Stacy M. Elder Director, Committees & Technical Services American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) (301) 459-3200 ext. 706 Email: selder@arema.org www.arema.org

[=========================================================]11. Scholarship – Department of Energy (DOE)

The program below is for current UG students, graduate students or a recent graduate of a degree program. Must be at least 18, US citizen, minimum GPA is 2.9.

Subject: DOE Scholars Internship

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently recruiting students for the new U.S. Department of Energy DOE scholars Internship Program.

Benefits to student interns will include: --Ten-week appointments at DOE offices, laboratories, or facilities --Weekly stipend payments of $550 for undergraduates or $600 for graduate students --Round-trip travel from home or institution to the appointment site --Opportunities to apply academic studies to DOE programs in science, engineering, safety, finance, project management, policy, planning, and other professional areas. Full details and an application can be found at the program website at http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars

The dead line for the internship application is January 31, 2007.

[=========================================================]12. Grants – Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program

The Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education invites applications for the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program for Fiscal Year 2007. The program provides disadvantaged college students with effective preparation for doctoral study. The Department expects to award 180 grants, to vary between $220,000-$365,000. Applications can be found at www.grants.gov <http://www.grants.gov/> by searching for CFDA number 84.217.

[=========================================================]13. Job Posting, Internship – Kimley-Horn

#1 Place to Work - CE NewsTop 100 Best Places to Work - FORTUNE

Land development is a fast growing segment of our firm and those who excel in it need specialized expertise. The Land Development Internship gives you a chance to try out this field and decide whether it’s fast-paced, high-demand, high-reward environment is what you’re looking for. It lets you work on real projects under experienced land development professionals, beginning to build your experience in this specialty.

We hope many of our interns will enter land development at Kimley-Horn as a career.

What is the Land Development Internship?• A paid summer internship working on land development projects in one of our offices around the country, plus a one-week experience in Orlando that will combine the best of classroom learning with site visits to projects.

Who’s eligible?• All civil engineering, landscape architecture, and land planning majors who will graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree before June 2008

What’s the application deadline?• Applications will be accepted until February 16, 2007.

How many will be selected?• Approximately 20.

When will I find out if I have been selected?• Internship offers will be made by March 16, 2007. Invitations for the Orlando session will be made by the first week in April.

If I am not selected for the land development internship, am I still eligible for a summer internship?• Absolutely! Kimley-Horn continues to have an aggressive college recruiting program which will include hiring over 100 interns in multiple disciplines in 2007. The only difference is that only the land development interns will spend one week in Orlando.

How do I apply?• Apply on-line at www.kimley-horn.com>Careers>College and Grad Students>Special Opportunities by February 16, 2007.

[=========================================================]14. Job Postings, Full Time – Angeles National Forest

Job postings can be found on the Advising website: http://www.cee.mtu.edu/advise/Job%20PostingsII.html and are also posted on the bulletin board outside Dillman 103.

[=========================================================]15. 2007 Nissan-WWF Environmental Leadership Program

Nissan North America and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are pleased to announce the 2007 Nissan-WWF Environmental Leadership Program.  This program identifies and empowers diverse young leaders on US college and university campuses to become strong and effective advocates for an environmentally sustainable future. This year we will select 16 outstanding undergraduate students with strong leadership skills and a commitment to environmental progress to participate in the program.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at one of the 27 participating universities (see below). Students must be in their junior year and completing their degrees in either the spring or fall of 2008. Applicants must be 25 years or younger at the time of application and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25.

Students in any academic major and of any nationality may apply. Children of Nissan and WWF employees are not eligible.

The Nissan-WWF Environmental Leadership Award consists of three components: --a $5,000 cash award --participation in the Nissan-WWF Environmental Leadership Summit to be held in Washington, DC and Nashville, Tennessee from June 17-23, 2007 --an optional, all expense-paid field expedition to Brazil from July 29-August 12, 2007

The online application is now available.  The closing date for applications is March 5, 2007.

To learn more and to apply please visit www.worldwildlife.org/nissanleaders. Or send questions to nissanleaders@wwfus.org

NOTE: Students in ANY academic MAJOR and of ANY NATIONALITY may apply!

Last year, Greg LeFevre and Sunny Pereira were one of the 16 participants. This year the participants will go to Brazil, Washington DC, and Nashville!)

If you have any questions or need any help with the application please let Sunny Pereira (sgpereir@mtu.edu) know. She will be very glad to help anyone.

[=========================================================]16. Job Posting, Full Time – RMT, Inc.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

RMT, Inc. is one of the leading environmental and engineering consulting firms in the country, ranked 60 by Engineering News Record. We have been helping our clients solve diverse engineering and environmental challenges for over 25 years. We currently have an opportunity for an Environmental Engineer in our Madison, WI office. Responsibilities will include providing lead and support technical roles designing, coordinating, and supporting environmental engineering projects, including a wide variety of solid waste design, environmental permitting, corrective action, alternative energy, and construction projects. This position will involve field assignments as Resident Project Representatives (RPR’s) on environmental, solid waste, and/or alternative energy (e.g., wind energy, landfill gas-to-energy, etc.) construction projects.

The candidate will have 1-3 years of related environmental engineering experience and a minimum of a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering. Candidate should possess excellent communication and writing skills, and be able to work with engineering and CADD support to accomplish project objectives. Candidate should possess solid technical skills and have experience in two or more of the areas of hydraulic design, hydrologic design, geotechnical engineering, and technical specification writing. Must have a valid drivers license and be capable of performing site visits. Must be willing to become 40-hour health and safety trained. Surveying, corrective action design, and related engineering experience is required. Experience with CADD software is preferred.

Compensation and benefits are competitive and include 401(k), health and life insurance, time away from work, employee referral program, etc. Eligible for Short Term Incentive Compensation. We value and support diversity and equal opportunities for employment.

If this position sounds interesting to you please contact Missy Casey at Missy.Casey@rmtinc.com.

[=========================================================]17. Job Posting, Full Time – Ryba Marine Construction Co.

Description: We are seeking a self motivated and energetic person who will fit into our organization.Duties will vary depending on project load. People skills are a must. Applicant will be required tocommunicate with upper management, project superintendents, employer’s clients and suppliers on adaily basis.

Applicant must be willing to work in an office setting or in the field depending on our work load.Our marine work takes us all over the Great Lakes Basin, and at times, it may require working inthe Eastern United States.

Ryba Marine Construction Co. will provide training in Quality Control Management, Safety and anyother required training. Ryba Marine Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Available Position: Civil Engineer (Entry-Level) Salary: Starting at $40,000 to $45,000, Salary advancement based on learning and development skills.

Responsibilities: Applicant will be responsible for all phases of project management which include, but are limited to, submittals, scheduling work, aiding superintendents, ordering materials, labor and

equipment; to acquire the necessary experience to advance to the office full time or part time doing design work and estimating based on abilities.

Computer Skills: Knowledge in AutoCad, Excel, Word, Project, e-mail and internet. (Basic computer knowledge acceptable)

Additional Skills: Excellent verbal and writing skills. Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Degree Required: Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering

Additional Info.: Ryba Marine currently has one staff P.E. that applicants can work under to write for their P.E.

All interested applicants please send resume and cover letter via e-mail or mail to: Ryba Marine Construction Co. Attn: Ralph Farver 520 N. Main Street, Suite 301 P.O. Box 265 Cheboygan, Michigan 49721 E-mail Address: rfarver@rybamarine.com

Upon receipt and review applicant will be contacted within a few days to discuss possibilities and interviewing.

[=========================================================]18. Job Posting, Full Time – EnviroSolutions, Inc.

Environmental Engineer

Environmental company dedicated to exceptional service seeks motivated engineering student committed to continuous improvement, preferably with a civil, chemical or environmental engineering degree.

Competitive salary/benefits program. E.O.E. Forward resume and proof of degree to:gkernosek@envirosolutionsinc.net .

Alicia McNeilProject EngineerEnviroSolutions, Inc.123 W. Front Street, Suite 205Traverse City, MI 49684Phone: (231) 933-4000Fax: (231) 933-4004

[=========================================================]19. Job Posting, Full Time – Norfolk Naval Shipyard

We are hiring two CE's with 0-1 years experience to work in the Lifting and Handling (Crane) Department here at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA. The shipyard is owned and operated by the US Navy, so you will be an employee of DOD. Our exclusive function is to repair Navy ships, ranging from submarines to the L-deck Helicopter assault ships and aircraft carriers. Starting pay will be around $45,000 depending on your grades and/or experience. I'd compare the structural engineering that

we do to steel bridge design and repair. Portsmouth is about 20 miles from Virginia Beach so there is a heavy beach lifestyle here from April-November. I'd prefer someone that can start yesterday, but I will consider spring and summer grads as well. If you're interested please send me your resume.

Marc Chambers MChamb8598@aol.com

[=========================================================]20. Job Posting, Full Time – Alcoa Primary Metals

We're looking to hire, and we are willing to train someone fresh out of school. Good pay, good benefits, good growth potential, etc, etc etc.

Looking for someone who is high energy, self initiator, great in teams, and excellent communication skills.

The job involves less direct engineering, and more working with and/or directing engineers and consultants. Day to day work involves supporting the Env Management System (ISO 14001), including:* developing regulatory compliance assurance systems,* writing compliance plans/reports,* leading interdisciplinary facility teams towards facilityand/corporate pollution prevention goals (i.e zero water discharge, zero waste to landfill, etc.)

In a nutshell, Intalco receives alumina and converts it to molten aluminum through anode/cathode reduction chemistry (egads that is a huge simplification). We then cast it into product--such as billet and t-bar. We also have some "re-melt" capability--meaning we take aluminum scrap and re-melt it into usable product.

Any resumes you can forward by email Kathryn.Mitchell@alcoa.com ASAP would be great.

Let me know if you have any other questions...and thanks for your time.

Kathryn M. MitchellEnvironmental EngineerAlcoa Primary MetalsIntalco Works4050 Mountainview RoadPO Box 937Ferndale, WA 98248 USA

[=========================================================]21. Job Posting, Summer Internship – Isle Royale Wolf-MooseWe are currently accepting applications for four people to do field work in May 2007.  Please visit our website at http://www.isleroyalewolf.org/participate.html and then click on "summer internships."  We encourage you to apply.

Leah M. Vucetich, Research Assistant Professor188 Horner HallSchool of Forest Resources and Environmental ScienceMichigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI 49931

[=========================================================]22. Job Posting, Full Time – Environmental Engineering Company (through a head hunter)

Let me introduce myself.  My name is Pat OConnor, a headhunter, doing a search for an Environmental Engineer position.  The company is looking for someone with 4 to 6 years experience in plant emissions for a position located in the upper Midwest.  Kiln experience a plus!  This person would manage 1 person.  It is an international company with plenty of career opportunities & technical or management track.  Salary (DOQ) starts at 70K and would include relocation benefits. 

Pat OConnor pleunig@comcast.net 952-250-3272

[=========================================================]23. Job Posting, Summer Internship

Students: here's your chance to become a PAID Summer Intern with the Conservation Careers Diversity Program!  We need talented and enthusiastic students to fill 70 positions with the USDA Forest Service (FS) or the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) .

If you love the outdoors, apply today to the Conservation Careers Diversity Program!

Application Deadline: February 15, 2007Apply Now: www.eco.org/ccdpapp

The Conservation Careers Diversity Program focuses primarily on providing internship opportunities to African, Asian, Hispanic and Native American students. Candidates should make sure to read specific eligibility requirements and descriptions for each program.

Students gain research, technical, and leadership skills. Real-life experience - with potential to gain academic credit!

If you are a college or graduate student who is studying disciplines related to: Forestry (Fire, Silviculture, Timber) Biological Sciences (General, Fisheries, Wildlife, Ornithology, Plant) Ecology, Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, Education Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture GIS, Geology, Range Management, Hydrology

QUESTIONS? View more information at  www.eco.org/conservation or contact:

Criselda RuizUSDA Forest Service Internships617-426-4375 ext 166cruiz@eco.org

Amy FrenchUS Fish and Wildlife Service Internships

617-426-4375 ext 141afrench@eco.org

ECO Internships with the Forest ServiceForestry, Range, Recreation, Civil Engineering internships

ECO Internships with the Fish and Wildlife ServiceBiological Monitoring, Education and Fisheries internships

[=========================================================] 24. Job Posting, Full Time – Berger/ABAM Engineers, Inc.

I am MTU graduate (april 2006) and I am currently working with Berger/ABAM Engineers, Inc as a Structural/Bridge Engineer. Berger/ABAM is a very successful company with several decades of experience in Civil/Marine/Structural Engineering. ABAM's headquarters are located near Seattle, WA with branch offices located in Las Vegas, Portland, OR, and Houston, TX.

Due to the high demand of work across the United States and the world, we are looking to fill a few engineering positions. Most of them prefer licensed engineers and a few years of experience. Some other positions could be adjusted to more entry level engineers.

Please have them contact Santiago by phone or email if interested.

There will be more postings later this week. Please refer to the following link for current openings:http://www.abam.com/careers/index.cfm?id=60 Best Regards,

Santiago AguilarEngineer IIVoice  206-431-2251Fax    206-431-2250Email  santiago.aguilar@abam.comBERGER/ABAM Engineers Inc.33301 9th Ave S, Suite 300Federal Way, WA  98003-2600http://www.abam.com

[=========================================================]25. Job Posting, Summer Internship – Space Adventures

Summer 2007 Internship Opportunity

 Space Adventures, the world's premiere space experiences company, is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate student for a summer 2007 internship.  The intern will report to the Program Development division's Principal Engineer.  Duties will be dynamic but will primarily focus on International Space Station research and experiment opportunities.  Candidates should be pursuing a degree in engineering or the sciences; candidates with knowledge of International Space Station research

are highly encouraged to apply.  Candidates should be available mid-May to mid-August but timeframe is flexible.

Hourly rate will be commensurate with experience.  Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@spaceadventures.com with "Program Development Internship" in the subject line.  www.spaceadventures.com

Dr. Hussein D. Jirdeh Director of University Relations Universities Space Research Association (USRA) 10211 Wincopin Circle, Suite 500 Columbia, MD 21044-3459

410-740-6211 Voice 410-730-3496 Fax e-mail: hjirdeh@hq.usra.edu

[=========================================================]26. Summer Internships & Graduate Fellowships – Seaborg Institute

The Seaborg Institute in CMS supports LLNL in sponsoring outstanding students motivated to experience and get a close look at how “big science” is performed at a national laboratory. The Glenn T. Seaborg Institute sponsors both summer internships and graduate fellowships.

Three different summer internship programs: Computational Chemistry and Materials Science Internship Nuclear Science Summer Internship Program Undergraduate Summer Institute

The programs are tailored to reach a broad-range of scientific talent, encouraging and fostering excellence, and attracting quality students to conduct research in chemistry and materials science.For more information, visit: http://www-cms.llnl.gov/seaborginstitute/education.html

[=========================================================]27. On-campus Interview – Skanska

Skanska USA will be on campus to interview for Project Engineers on February 15, 2007Visit eRecuiting to sign up for an interview.

[=========================================================]28. Summer scholars

A great opportunity for undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines of interest to Langley Research Center, and other majors that lend support to NASA's mission,  such as Business Administration, Management, Journalism, Accounting, and Media Arts.

The Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARRS) Program allows students the opportunity to participate in hands-on research working side-by-side with NASA Langley Research Center's finest engineers, researchers, and scientists or other Mission support project leaders during a ten-week summer internship.  Eligible applicants must be US citizens, full-time students, and have a GPA of at least 3.0 on

a 4.0 scale.  The deadline is February 1, 2007.

For additional program information, please review the attached LARRS fact sheet.  The website is http://research.nianet.org/larss and provides the 2007 program information and the required online application.

Should you have questions or concerns, please contact: Debbie Murray E-Mail:  d.b.murray@larc.nasa.gov Telephone:  (757) 864-5215

[=========================================================]29. Job Posting, Full-time (Eau Claire, WI)

Krech Ojard & Associates Engineers and Architects is looking for recent fall graduates or upcoming spring graduate (BS or MS) who are interested in an entry level position in structural engineering.

Contact:

Corey Pranger. E.I.TProject Engineer, StructuralKrech Ojard & Associates101 Putnam StreetEau Claire, WI 54703

Phone: (715) 552.7374 Ext. 104Fax: (715) 552.7336Email: corey.pranger@krechojard.com

[=========================================================]30. Job Posting, Full-time (Minneapolis)

Transmission Engineer I Company: Ulteig EngineersLocation: Minneapolis, MN

Interested Candidates Contact:Jeff KortesHuman Asset Management LLChrexec@hotmail.com414-305-9626

This entry-level or 0-3 years experience position must have an interest in the design of electrical transmission and distribution power lines and structures.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assists Engineers by performing the routine aspects of civil/structural engineering assignments,

subsequently providing familiarity with the programs, staff and operating procedures of the company;

Performs line design according to relevant codes and standards using PLS-CADD software package;

Understands all safety codes and over load factors that pertain to transmission lines; Researches right-of-way conditions and restrictions; Prepares plans, specifications, and construction estimates for transmission and distribution line

projects; Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients and engineers and recommends necessary

changes; Researches design options and documents findings for Project Engineers; May attend design review meetings and interact with clients as his/her level of experience

progresses; Makes periodic visits to construction sites as required; Coordinates and works with material manufacturers and construction line contracts to ensure the

integrity and completion of the project on schedule; Coordinates project assignments with other engineers, surveyors and technicians;

CRITICAL REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPSThis position will require effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills to build and maintain reporting and working relationships at every level in the organization.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required, with emphasis on structural preferred; 0-4 years of experience with strong technical skills; EIT certification of have the ability to take the exam within six months of hire is preferred; Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communications skills; Ability to coordinate the work of various engineering disciplines and contractors to complete an

integrated project; Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team

environment; Basic computer skills required, with experience in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD preferred;

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION Requires ability to travel periodically; Requires the ability to lift 20 lbs or more; Requires prolonged sitting, with periodic walking, stooping, stretching and bending; Requires a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.