SIUC College of Engineering

COOP OPPORTUNITIES - CE

WHO:
Electrical, Civil and Mechanical Students

WHAT:
Internship Opportunity –
Boeing hires 1200+ INTERNS every summer year with career opportunities in many areas including engineering, business, information technology, human resources, to name a few.

WHEN:
Continuous

DEADLINES :
Many internships have deadlines coming up soon – October through December.
Summer 2009 Internships are being posted NOW! Review internship postings at the Boeing college site: http://www.boeing.com/employment/collegecareers/index.html - “QUICK JOB SEARCH” click on “Intern/Co-Op Jobs”. More internships will be posted in the next few weeks/months.

WHERE:
Internships LOCATIONS include Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, DC, Washington (state)

APPLICATION:
For more details straight from Boeing:
http://www.boeing.com/employment/college/internshipDetails.html

WHO:
Civil & Environmental Engineering

WHAT:
Summer Internship opportunity with Aquaterra Environmental Solutions, Inc.
Aquaterra is seeking candidates to fill an immediate need for a summer internship position. Aquaterra is a full-service environmental engineering firm (www.aquaterra-env.com). We are seeking individuals with an environmental engineering, civil engineering or related scientific background. The work will include, but not be limited to, the performance of engineering calculations, reporting, compliance assistance, field monitoring, and construction inspection.

WHERE:
Fairview Heights, Illinois

APPLICATION:
Interested candidates should forward a resume to Matt Balance, Senior Project Manager, by email or at the address indicated below.

Matt Ballance, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
Aquaterra
Environmental Solutions, Inc.
141 Market Place Drive, Suite 204
Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208
mballance@aquaterra-env.com

WHO:
ME, ECE, CE students

WHAT:
Internship positions:
Engineering and Architecture Interns

WHERE:
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Walt Disney Parks and Resprts

WHO:
Civil (Environmental), Electrical & Computer, and Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Systems

WHAT:
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. in Marysville and Anna, Ohio is still looking for co-op/intern candidates for this summer! They have openings in the following areas of study:

Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Information Technology/IS
Supply Chain/Purchasing (requires a summer/fall commitment)
Environmental/Safety & Industrial Hygiene

APPLICATION:
TO APPLY: www.ohio.honda.apply2jobs.com

WHO:
Civil, and Electrical Engineering

WHAT:
Student Intern
The O’Hare Modernization Program (OMP) is looking for Paid Student Interns in various disciplines.

COMPENSATION:
$8.00/hour for college freshman/sophomores and students enrolled in business school or data processing / information technology schools offering an associate’s degree; $9.00/hour for college juniors/seniors; and $10.00/hour for graduate and law students. Salary is based upon grade level completed at the time of employment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a student in good academic standing enrolled in an accredited college or university offering an associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree program OR a student in good standing enrolled in an accredited business or data processing/information technology school. Students should have a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA and be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week during the school term. During the summer, students should be available to work Monday through Friday for a total of 35 hours per week.

Preference will be given to students who have completed two years of college or are graduate or law students. Students in all disciplines are encouraged to apply but preference will be given to students majoring in the following disciplines:

Accounting/Auditing/Finance
Aviation
Business Management
Civil Engineering
Construction Technology
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
Graphic Design
Information Technology
Law
Public Relations/Journalism

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
An applicant must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of application.

DUTIES:
The Student Intern Program is for students seeking to gain knowledge of, and valuable work experience in public sector/city government operations. Students are assigned duties specific to the various operational needs of the O’Hare Modernization Program. Work hours are flexible to meet the needs of students and the OMP. Students will work in the following areas: Finance, Public Affairs, Human Resources, Legal/Procurement/Land Acquisition, and Program Management & Construction.

APPLICATION:
Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume with the following attachments: official transcript (or photo copy), original letter of enrollment verification from the school registrar/dean confirming current enrollment and grade level and proof of residency via e-mail to Priscilla N. Sanders at OMPinterns@cityofchicago.org or fax to (773) 462-7343.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2008

NOTE: Applications must be submitted by the individual applying. No second party applications may be accepted.

If you are a person with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact the city of chicago, department of human resources at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (tty). you may be required to provide information to support your reasonable accommodation request.
all references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from any and all application materials submitted for city employment.

City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

WHO:
Civil or Mechanical Engineering

WHAT:
Summer Internship – American Bottoms, Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility
May work with preparation of bid specifications, writing standard operating procedures and perform inspections for areas of concern. May work on electrical system distributions, polymer addition system and other automation projects. Other projects or research as appropriate.

WHERE:
Sauget, IL 62201

APPLICATION:
Email your resume to hollil@americanbottoms.com, OR mail to

American Bottoms Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility
Attn: Human Resources Administrator
1 American Bottoms Road
Sauget, IL 62201-1075

WHO:
Civil, Electrical, and, Mechanical Engineering

WHAT:
Summer Internship Program - Governor's Environmental Corps (GEC) College Students (must have completed your sophomore year prior to the start of the summer program and must be currently enrolled in full-time undergraduate/graduate program)

COMPENSATION:
$1400/mo.

WHEN:
June 2 - August 1, 2008 (9 weeks) Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Central and Regional Office Locations)

WHY:
To promote environmental awareness and environmental education and to provide a comprehensive knowledge of issues and careers in the environmental field.

SUMMARY:
Governor Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) are sponsoring the 17th annual Governor’s Environmental Corps summer internship program, which will continue to be privately funded by Illinois corporations. We are searching for students in biological sciences, physical sciences, chemistry, engineering, pre-law, personal computers, and communications, who are looking for a unique and comprehensive summer internship experience.

During the course of the nine week program, as many as thirty (30) participants will work in a specific area of the IEPA such as: Air Pollution Control, Land Pollution Control, Water Pollution Control, Public Water Supplies, Laboratories, Legal Counsel or Community Relations.

APPLICATION:
Complete and return the application packet by the due date listed below. Students who participated in previous Corps are not eligible to participate this year.

Applications and reference forms must be postmarked by March 28, 2008.

Internet Instructions:

Download the application form available at http://www.epa.state.il.us/gec/
Follow online instructions for completion of application
Print, Sign, and mail for consideration

* Application packets are also available for pickup in the College of Engineering Placement Office, room D-125.

WHO:
Civil Engineering Students

WHAT:
Governor’s Environmental Corps - $1400/m

Program Summary: Governor Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) are sponsoring the 17th annual Governor’s Environmental Corps summer internship program, which will continue to be privately funded by Illinois corporations. We are searching for students in biological sciences, physical sciences, chemistry, engineering, pre-law, personal computers, and communications, who are looking for a unique and comprehensive summer internship experience.

During the course of the nine week program, as many as thirty (30) participants will work in a specific area of the IEPA such as: Air Pollution Control, Land Pollution Control, Water Pollution Control, Public Water Supplies, Laboratories, Legal Counsel or Community Relations.

Examples of Program Positions Available: Field office sampling and inspections (land pollution, air pollution, water pollution), laboratory analysis, waste water, drinking water, groundwater, air quality, solid or hazardous waste, remedial projects management, public relations, legal counsel, community relations and staff training

Additional Training: For students primarily in the Springfield area, there will be opportunity for additional training and field trips. Examples include: tours of a landfill, a wastewater or drinking water treatment plant, and industrial facilities. Students in IEPA’s regional offices will spend the majority of their normal working hours in the field visiting many of these same types of facilities.

WHEN:
June 2 - August 1, 2008 (9 weeks)
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE:
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
(Central and Regional Office Locations

APPLICATION:
Complete and return the application packet by the due date listed below. Students who participated in previous Corps are not eligible to participate this year.

DEADLINE: Applications and reference forms must be postmarked by March 28.

WHO:
Undergraduates and Graduate Students, Recent Graduates, and Faculty

WHAT:
Paid Research Experiences –
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) administers many programs that provide educational and research experiences and have eligibility requirements that vary from program to program. Students can go to the following link(s) and select the program that interests them. Each program's web page has instructions on eligibility requirements, application submission, and a link to the online application or a printable application. All ORISE programs require applicants to submit the appropriate application and supporting documentation. The program's web page also provides the name and e-mail address of a program specialist who can help answer any questions that students may have concerning eligibility requirements or submitting an application for a particular program. When e-mailing questions to the program specialist the program name should be included in the e-mail. When students choose a program that interests them, they will need to CAREFULLY read the eligibility requirements. Many of the programs administered by ORISE are open only to U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens.

http://www.orau.gov/hereatornl
- This web page is for the Higher Education Research Experiences at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HERE@ORNL). The program has an online application. Deadlines are stated but they are flexible for the HERE program. There are multiple academic levels in the HERE program, i.e., entering freshman, undergraduate, post-BS, or a graduate student.

http://www.scied.science.doe.gov
- The students will find information about the Department of Energy's Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) as well as an electronic application which can complete online. The SULI program is for undergraduates and graduating seniors. At this site students can also find applications for the Community College Institute (CCI) and the Pre-Service Teacher (PST) programs.

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/nuclear_science_technology/nstip/nesls.htm
- The Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis (NESLS) program is a cooperative research initiative geared toward students working in physics and nuclear engineering applications. Through one- to three-year summer internships, NESLS offers engineering student on-the-job educational and research opportunities at a multidisciplinary national laboratory.

http://see.orau.org
- This link is the gateway to many of the education and research experiences offered through ORISE. The web page has links for faculty, recent graduates, graduates, and undergraduate students.

WHO:
Civil Engineering Students

WHAT:
Water Resources - Summer Intern/Co-op The summer intern position for 2008 will involve assisting other engineers in the evaluation, planning, design and drafting of water resources projects for various institutional clients throughout the St. Louis region. Generally the projects will involve storm water control and detention, floodplain analysis and wetland hydrology. It can also include evaluation of stream geomorphology and design of open channel stabilization and enhancement projects.

REQUIREMENTS:
Potential applicants should be pursuing their civil engineering degree at either the undergraduate or graduate level with an emphasis in hydrology and hydraulics. Prior experience in designing and drafting site improvements in AutoCAD is a plus but not absolutely necessary. This opportunity can grow into a full time position upon graduation.

APPLICATION:
For consideration, submit your resume to –
Reitz & Jens, Inc.
Attn: HR Department
1055 Corporate Square Dr
St Louis, MO 63132
HumanResources@reitzjens.com

WHO:
Civil Engineering Students

WHAT:
Geotechnical Engineering - Summer Intern/Co-op The summer intern position for 2008 will involve both routine and advanced testing of geotechnical materials in our in-house soils lab. The position will also involve a variety of field quality control inspection and testing on construction projects throughout the St. Louis area, and may include field surveying on Federal dam safety projects in Texas and Oklahoma. The position can also include helping plan geotechnical investigations and writing reports with geotechnical recommendations for various projects. Some overnight travel is expected.

WHEN:
Summer 2008

REQUIREMENTS:
Potential applicants should be working toward their civil engineering or geology degree at either the undergraduate or graduate level, and have taken courses in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering. Prior experience is a plus but not absolutely necessary. This opportunity can grow into a full time geotechnical engineering position upon graduation

APPLICATION:
For consideration, submit your resume to –
Reitz & Jens, Inc.
Attn: HR Department
1055 Corporate Square Dr
St Louis, MO 63132
HumanResources@reitzjens.com

WHO:
Civil Engineering Students

WHAT:
Internship and Permanent Employment Opportunities – Burns and McDonnell, Transmission and Distribution Department: We are a premier Engineering firm with over 2000 employee/owners and a history of success since our founding over 100 years ago. The opportunities at Burns and McDonnell are endless and rewarding. We and our clients benefit the most by developing each employee’s career to its full potential. T & D is seeing major long term growth that is forecast to continue to grow as our electric grid ages. We are an industry leader that works for every major utility in the United States. We currently have multiple projects on the books that are considered to be mega projects in the industry (1 billion + in cost). Some examples of our larger projects consist of an EPC project that has around 130 miles of high voltage transmission line or the largest T & D capital project in the country which has over 20 miles of underground high voltage line. The structures both on the transmission side and inside of these massive substations require multiple civil engineers to assist with and lead these projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

Civil Engineering
Minimum GPA of 3.0

APPLICATION:
Apply on-line at www.burnsmd.com

QUESTIONS:
Email SIUC Engineering Alum Christopher Larson, Transmission & Distribution Department with Burns & McDonnell at cdlarson@burnsmcd.com.

WHO:
Civil Engineering Students

WHAT:
Full time and Interns in Transmission and Distribution Department

Burns and McDonnell are a premier Engineering firm with over 2000 employee/owners and a history of success since our founding over 100 years ago. The opportunities at Burns and McDonnell are endless and rewarding. We and our clients benefit the most by developing each employee’s career to its full potential. T & D is seeing major long term growth that is forecast to continue to grow as our electric grid ages. We are an industry leader that works for every major utility in the United States. We currently have multiple projects on the books that are considered to be mega projects in the industry (1 billion + in cost). Some examples of our larger projects consist of an EPC project that has around 130 miles of high voltage transmission line or the largest T & D capital project in the country which has over 20 miles of underground high voltage line. The structures both on the transmission side and inside of these massive substations require multiple civil engineers to assist with and lead these projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA

APPLICATION:
To apply for a position, please visit www.burnsmd.com or email Christopher Larson at cdlarson@burnsmcd.com

WHO:
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, and Electrical Engineering Technology.

WHAT:
visit www.scied.science.doe.gov to learn more about the following programs:

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) Program
Community College Institute (CCI) Program
Pre-Service Teacher (PST) Program
Faculty and Student Teams (FaST) Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have earned a high school diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years old at the start of the program
Must have completed at least one semester of college
Must have a minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 GPA
Must be a United States Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
Must have coverage under a health insurance plan. It is the responsibility of each participant to secure insurance coverage before arriving at the appointment site

APPLICATION:
Apply online now at www.scied.science.doe.gov
DEADLINE: February 1, 2008

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:

A completed application
Two Letters of Recommendation

MORE INFORMATION:

ORNL Education Program Contacts:
Ebony Vauss, (865) 576-3426, ebony.vauss@orau.org
Terry Howard, (865) 241-6395, terry.howard@orau.org

WHO:
All Students

WHAT:
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Dow AgroSciences is one of the largest research-based agricultural companies in North America. We research, develop, manufacture, and market agricultural and specialty products. Our portfolio consists of weed, insect, and plant disease management products, nitrogen stabilizers, plant growth regulators, fumigants, seeds, and industrial non-crop pest management products. Dow AgroSciences is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company. Our world headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dow AgroSciences has positions available for students seeking summer internship opportunities. These opportunities are full-time positions available from May until August. Applicable majors would include:

Biology (biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, entomology, microbiology, molecular biology, plant pathology, or plant physiology)
Chemistry (analytical, colloidal, material, organic, physical, or surface)
Informatics (bioinformatics or chemical)
Molecular modeling
Any agriculture-related majors

Internships are available in:

Research and Development
Sales and Marketing

R&D opportunities include both laboratory-based and field station research positions. Positions for both R&D field station research and sales and marketing opportunities are located throughout the US whereas the laboratory-based R&D positions are located at our headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Research and Development:
The R&D intern program provides an opportunity for students to work closely with a senior scientist in order to improve technical skills while being given a developmental opportunity in an industrial setting. It is desirable that the intern have past practical experience in handling chemicals, operating laboratory equipment, generating and manipulating data, as well as computer database and word-processing skills. Interns are encouraged to be creative and take initiative, where appropriate, and will be granted significant latitude for discretionary decisions and independence of action within guidelines established by their supervisor. Interns are expected to always operate in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualified interns should be pursuing a BS or MS degree in biology, chemistry, informatics, or closely related majors. Students having completed at least their junior year are preferred. A chemistry intern candidate having a working knowledge of organic synthesis and/or experience with modern chromatographic techniques is highly desirable. For a biology intern, it would be advantageous to have a working knowledge of their area of study. Interns will be part of a team responsible for the development of novel agricultural products. Good interpersonal, communication, organizational, teamwork and time management skills are essential.

Primary responsibilities:

Review and research project background and status with mentor
Become proficient in laboratory and/or greenhouse experiments or biochemical assays to characterize experimental, developmental, and commercial herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and products of biotechnology
Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, data analysis, maintenance, and when necessary, appropriate disposal.
Design and conduct experiments, with mentorship guidance, within a defined project
Make novel observations
Collect and interpret data
Draw sound scientific conclusions based on data analysis. The results of these studies, and the conclusions generated, will impact research plans and advancement decisions on the experimental materials.
Present project reviews before colleagues and peers

Sales and Marketing:
Qualified candidates should be pursuing a BS degree in agricultural science or business disciplines. Experience in agriculture or related industry is highly desirable. Time management, communication, and personal initiative skills are critical for the independent problem solving required for this internship. Basic requirements of responsibility and good work ethic are essential for the independent work required by this technical service position.

APPLICATION:
To apply for an internship at Dow AgroSciences, please submit a cover letter and a resume, including a current GPA and references, electronic copies are strongly preferred. Be sure to specify your interest in the intern program and your preference for R&D laboratory-based positions, field R&D positions or sales/marketing internships. Resumes are accepted beginning in October for the following year’s internships and should be sent electronically to:

bablakeslee@dow.com
OR
mtsullenberger@dow.com

Dow AgroSciences
c/o Beth Blakeslee OR
Michael Sullenberger
9330 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268

MORE INFORMATION:
For more information about Dow AgroSciences, please visit our website at www.dowagro.com

For more information about the R&D Summer Intern Program please visit www.dowagro.com/careers/students/intern.htm

WHO:
All Engineering Students

WHAT:
ENTRY POINT!, a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), offers outstanding paid, 10-week internships and semester co-ops in major companies throughout the United States, including NASA, IBM, NOAA, Merck, Lockheed Martin, Google, CVS, and NAVAIR.

ENTRY POINT! is available to STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES majoring in life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, engineering, mathematics, and other quantitatively-based fields (e.g. finance and economics)..

QUALIFICATIONS:

Be full-time undergraduate or graduate students
Be a Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Business, or Computer Science major
Have a B average GPA (or higher)
Be a U.S. citizen

If you meet the above criteria, you might be selected for a position this summer where you will benefit from a mentor and receive competitive pay.

APPLICATION:
Check out our web site and Apply Online at
http://www.entrypoint.org.

QUESTIONS:
Contact:

LAUREEN SUMMERS
Project on Science, Technology and Disability
AAAS
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 326-6649

E-mail: Lsummers@aaas.org

WHO:
Civil Engineering Students (Structural)

WHAT:
SUMMER INTERNSHIP – (8 Opportunities)
Weyerhaeuser is an international forest products company with annual revenues over $22.6 Billion. They are the industry’s leader in engineered lumber offering innovative products, systems, and services for use in a variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Weyerhaeuser seeks junior/senior engineering students for a summer internship program. The position may lead to a full-time structural engineering position upon graduation. Wood engineering analysis and design is preferred. The selected interns will do structural engineering analysis (vertical and lateral loads) on residential, commercial or industrial structures. The developed loads will be used to properly specify proprietary headers, columns and wall framing. These positions offer a unique exposure of the design community including contractors, architects, engineers, and building officials.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Entering Junior or Senior within an accredited engineering program
GPA of 3.0 or greater, MS Office and AutoCAD familiarity a plus
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Good attention to details and deadlines
Ability to exercise good judgment in setting priorities and follow-through, work in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment
Desire to make structural engineering a career upon graduation
Show proof of eligibility to work for any employer indefinitely in the United States without sponsorship
Ability to manage multiple priorities, demands and changes
Wood engineering analysis and design is valued
A desire to make structural engineering a career upon graduation

WHEN:
Summer 2008

WHERE:
Nashville, TN (01003219)
Charlotte, NC (01003220)
Boise, ID (01003512)
Columbus, OH (01003513)
Sacramento, CA (01003514)
Tacoma, WA (01003515)
Irvine, CA (01003516)
Carlsbad, CA (01003517)

APPLICATION:
Apply online at www.weyerhaeuser.com/careers/opportunity/employment/co-opsearch.asp.

WHO:
Civil Engineering Student

WHAT:
Engineering Co-op (102397)

Assisting in obtaining field information and measurements by use of various data gathering equipment (electronic main finder, surveying equipment, etc.)
Assisting in preparing and updating construction drawings, bill of materials, charts and diagrams where the information is provided by others
Assisting in preparing and updating record maps on a variety of mediums based on information supplied by construction drawings, job control forms and other data
Assisting in the plotting of gas facilities record information on prints for use in analysis or planned construction
Gathering gas record information to supply Gas Operations personnel required to design and maintain gas distribution systems as assigned
Contacting other utilities and agencies to acquire record information or construction prints as required
Utilizing CADD, AM/FM, computer systems, and other manual systems in the development and maintenance of company construction drawings, maps and records
Obtain data from computer files using data retrieval languages, database queries and spreadsheet sorts
Participating in Company or department training programs or other formal training

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently pursuing a four year degree at an accredited university
Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
Must have a valid driver's license

WHERE:
Cincinnati, Ohio

APPLICATION:
Apply online at www.duke-energy.com/careers/job-search.asp.

WHO:
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Mining

WHAT:
Full-time Permanent and Co-op/Internship Opportunities

Kiewit, selected as one of FORTUNE’s Most Admired Companies for 2007, is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and mining organizations. For over 120 years, they have delivered world-class solutions to projects of every size, in every market. No project is too challenging or unique, too big or small. Their goal for every project is the same — build it safely, on time, on budget and with no surprises.

WHEN:
Opportunities Available Online Now
Approximately
- 50 Permanent Opportunities
- 40 Co-op and Internship Opportunities

APPLICATION:
www.kiewit.com/careers/search.asp

QUESTIONS:
Email: jhardin@kiewest.com

WHO:
Civil Engineering

WHAT:
Permanent Full-time and Summer Internship

Aquaterra Environmental Solutions, Inc. - Staff Engineer
Aquaterra is a full-service environmental engineering firm with 7 offices located in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Aquaterra is evaluating candidates for employment to support our wide variety of on-going engineering projects. The entry level positions require degrees in civil/environmental engineering or a related scientific field. The positions will require performance of project tasks to support a number of Aquaterra's service lines and may involve field work including environmental site assessments, solid waste permitting and design, landfill gas system design, civil design projects, soil and groundwater remediation, and construction quality assurance testing. Some travel may be required. Excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to work effectively in groups on complex tasks, and a strong work ethic are essential. Registration as an Engineering Intern, Hazwoper 40 hr. training, surveying experience, and nuclear density gauge training are a plus.

Aquaterra Environmental Solutions, Inc. – Summer Intern
Aquaterra is a full-service environmental engineering firm with 7 offices located in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Aquaterra is evaluating part-time, seasonal candidates for employment to support our wide variety of on-going engineering projects. The summer intern positions require coursework toward degrees in civil/environmental engineering or a related scientific field. The positions will require performance of project tasks to support a number of Aquaterra's service lines and may involve field work including environmental site assessments, solid waste permitting and design, landfill gas system design, civil design projects, soil and groundwater remediation, and construction quality assurance testing. Some travel may be required. Excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to work effectively in groups on complex tasks, and a strong work ethic are essential. OSHA Hazwoper 40 hr. training, surveying experience, and nuclear density gauge training are a plus.

WHEN:
Apply Online Now

APPLICATION:
Email your resume to mballance@aquaterra-env.com and please indicate in the subject which position and location you want to be considered for.

www.aquaterra-env.com

WHO:
Civil Engineering (Environmental) Undergrad

WHAT:
Fall 2008 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships
For Undergraduate Environmental Study

Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of pre-applications is December 19, 2007 at 4:00 PM EST. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 20 new fellowships by July 31, 2008. Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer between their junior and senior years. The fellowship provides up to $17,000 per year of academic support and up to $7,500 of internship support for a three-month summer period.

APPLICATION:
Open Date: 08/29/2007 - Close Date: 12/19/2007
http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_gro_undergrad.html

WHO:
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering

WHAT:
Washington Group International is a leading engineering, construction, and management solutions company providing talent, innovation, and proven performance to businesses and governments worldwide. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with more than $3 billion in annual revenue, we have approximately 25,000 people at work around the world providing solutions in:

Power
Environmental management
Defense and threat reduction
Oil and gas processing
Mining
Industrial facilities
Transportation
Water resources

Our focus on employee development, operational excellence, and financial results has led to outstanding performance adding value for customers, stockholders, and our employees. Our recognitions include the following:

Top 10 Most Admired Engineering and Construction Companies - FORTUNE Magazine
North America's Top Companies for Leaders - Hewitt Associates, FORTUNE Magazine, The RBL Group
America's Safest Companies - Occupational Hazards Magazine
Top 10 in Power, Environment, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste - Engineering News-Record
Top 10 in Program Management, Mass Transit and Rail - Engineering News-Record
Top 100 Defense Contractors - Government Executive Magazine
Top 10 in Design-Build, Construction/Remediation - Engineering News-Record

WHEN:
More than 300+ opportunities currently available (Permanent and Intern)

WHERE:
Nation wide (some in Illinois)

APPLICATION:
A Drafter intern opening for our Olmsted Dam location in Illinois is posted as vacancy CIIFIL7300.

Students can apply by going to www.wgint.com/careers, and clicking on career search link.
Enter the following information to login:
Username – your email address; ( if you don’t have an email address it will be firstname@noemail.com) Password – Washington01

Students graduating with engineering degrees can apply to New Grad openings, in order to be considered for openings throughout the company. These are permanent postings, and as needs for new grads come up, mangers go to these sites first www.wgint.com/careers

The vacancies are:

PCCVF7900 - Civil /Design
PCSTF7700 – Structural, Architectural and Environmental
PCEEF7800 - Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls
PCMEF7400 – Mechanical, Piping and Process
PCCNF7300 – Project and Construction Management

WHO:
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

WHAT:
Full-time Permanent & Student Internship Opportunities

With 2300 employees Burns & McDonnell is one of the larger engineering firms in the country and is 100% employee owned. The combination of stock, pay, and benefits package are very competitive with any compensation available in the industry. Burns & McDonnell was founded over 100 years ago in 1898 and has 10 divisions with offices nation wide. We design large water treatment plants, airports, power plants, transmission lines, substations, and ethanol plants to name a few of our common services. Career opportunities at Burns & McDonnell are endless. Burns & McDonnell knows that everyone has different skills and abilities and is structured so that each employee owner reaches their fullest potential. Our corporate headquarters is located in Kansas City about 25 minutes from downtown on the south side of the city. There are a lot of activities with many large lakes and recreational land nearby. The south side of Kansas City is a very professional area with many large corporations and firms calling this home.

WHEN:
129 Engineering Opportunities currently available (Permanent & Internship)

WHERE:
Nation Wide (Many in Illinois and Missouri)

APPLICATION:
Please check out our website at www.burnsmcd.com
If interested please apply and contact me. I will forward your information directly to our hiring manager.

Christopher Larson
SIUC Engineering Alum
Burns & McDonnell
E: cdlarson@burnsmcd.com

WHO:
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, Manufacturing, and Technology

WHAT:
Freeport-McMoRan the worlds largest publicly traded copper company and subsidiary Phelps Dodge Mining has positions open for Full Time and Internships

APPLICATION:
http://www.phelpsdodge.com/jobopportunities

WHO:
ME, CE(structural), IT, or MFGS

WHAT:
Local Student Employment for Engineering student interested in Manufacturing Welded structures opportunity with North America's dominant supplier of flatbed semi-trailers. Unusual opportunity to experience all facets of the design-build-repair product cycle. Engineering group performs all applicable Engineering functions:

Listen to new customer product requests
Create novel designs with custom extrusions, weldments and purchased parts
Subcontract parts when required
Design tooling and fixtures
Perform testing
Create all manufacturing drawings and documentation
Program CNC plasma cutting machine
Use Finite Element Analysis as useful for design and failure analysis
Create repair drawings for units damaged in service
Provide supplemental shop floor supervision during new product implementation

WHEN:

Available Now
Flexible, part-time employment during school year and full-time employment during summers and breaks

WHERE:
Anna, IL (approximately 25 minutes from Carbondale)

REQUIREMENTS and INFORMATION:

Applicant who wants to remain in Southern IL. after graduation
Background in welding
AutoCAD
Minimum Sophomore status
SolidWorks solid modeling (preferred)
SAP manufacturing software (preferred)

APPLICATION:
Email your resume to cpearson@siu.edu and include “Transcraft” in the subject line of your email.

* FOR CONSIDERATION, ensure the above requirements are addressed in your resume

WHO:
Undergraduate students

WHAT:
Undergraduate Student Research Program (NASA – USRP)

NASA-USRP offers undergraduate student internships at NASA centers across the United States under the supervision of technical mentors. This prestigious program seeks rising sophomore, junior and senior students in the disciplines of engineering, math, computer science and life/physical sciences. Students may apply for 10-week summer session and 15-week spring or fall sessions. NASA-USRP provides students with hands-on, real-life research experiences that challenge, inspire and bring practical application to complement the students’ academic education. Stipends are $6,000 for the summer session and $9,000 for fall and spring, plus a round-trip travel allowance.

REQUIREMENTS and INFORMATION:
http://education.nasa.gov/usrp

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Spring - October 22, 2007
Summer - January 31, 2008
Fall - February 29, 2008

WHO:
BS, MS, PhD, or MS/PhD students

You must have completed your junior year at an accredited university prior to the start of the summer program. You must be taking classes in an engineering discipline (civil, chemical, electrical/power, environmental, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical), chemistry, or environmental management.

WHAT:
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Pollution Prevention (P2) & Energy Efficiency (E2) Summer 2008 Internship Program

WHEN:
Summer 2008

WHERE:
Initial one week training in P2/E2 techniques in Springfield. The remainder of the 12-week Summer session will be working as a temporary full-time employee of a host facility focusing on an assigned P2 project. The host facility can be located anywhere in the state of Illinois.

REQUIREMENTS and INFORMATION:
http://www.epa.state.il.us/p2/internships

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
October 22nd, 2007 APPLICATION:
http://http://www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/p2/intern/intern.pl?app_type=student

QUESTIONS:
Email your questions to Richard.reese@illinois.gov

WHO:
Engineering Students

WHAT:
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Scholars Program – Summer Internship

WHEN:
Summer 2008

WHERE:
Appointments at DOE offices, laboratories, or facilities

REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION:
http://orise.orau.gov/doescholars

QUESTIONS:
Email your questions to doescholars@orise.orau.gov

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