Student Opportunties | John A. Reif, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Student Funding and Opportunities

Co-Op Opportunities

NCE Co-Op Program

NCE’s Cooperative Education Program, or co-op, is a five-year educational program, which provides engineering students with the opportunity to alternate between semesters of full-time work and full-time study in areas related to the student's academic major and career interests. The co-op program is designed to provide experiences that prepare students to connect their academic studies with the professional engineering environment while exploring career interests and their future aspirations.

Learn more about the program here.

Internship Opportunities

HDR - We add value by designing smart. - We have the skills and ability to tailor our approach to each situation, to deliver our best work.

We’re inspired to connect. - We offer a variety of ways to connect with our vast network of people to find your place and shape the trajectory of your career. Our goal isn’t just to reach the next milestone. We enable you to grow your talent and flourish — helping our clients to change the world for the better.

Here is the HDR career website that lists our current openings- https://www.hdrinc.com/careers

Lendlease is a leading global real estate and investment group with expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and thriving communities.
Quick facts about Lendlease, programs, and information on full-time opportunities for recent graduates (Cornerstone) and summer internships are below.

The cornerstone program and internship opportunities are for the following cities: New York, Sunnyvale, Los Angeles, Princeton, Boston, Chicago, and Nashville.

For more information, please contact
Ruth Taylor
Talent Acquisition Associate, People & Culture
O: 704.357.2984 M: 704.909.9897
ruth.taylor@lendlease.com  |  www.lendlease.com

Rogers Surveying LLC

OFFICE STAFF: We are looking for individuals who have the desire to learn the surveying profession. This includes but is not limited to CAD, office research, boundary line determination, construction lay out, and post processing collected field data. Collected field data includes Boundary, Topographic and LIDAR (terrestrial, mobile and aerial).

FIELD POSITIONS: We are looking for qualified individuals to join our surveying field-crew in performing several different tasks. Field work includes topographic and boundary data collection as well residential and large format construction layout in urban and rural environments.

Contact: Capt. Daniel Rogers - drogers@rogerssurveying.net

The AGC Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

Deadline Approaching for the Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Program
Apply by Nov. 1, 2022

The AGC Education and Research Foundation Scholarship application is due Nov. 1! Students have an additional week once they submit to get their recommendations turned in so there is still ample time to apply! Here is a complete list of award winners from last year. If your local schools aren’t listed, please help us spread the word with your students so they can be awarded this year! A full list of upcoming Foundation award opportunities can be found here. Over $10 million in scholarships have been awarded to more than 4,000 students attending colleges and universities across the country. Through endowments made by AGC members and supporters, as well as AGC Chapters, the Education and Research Foundation awards over 100 scholarships each year to students dedicated to pursuing a career in the construction industry.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Packard, Program Director, AGC Education, and Research Foundation, Paige.packard@agc.org.

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OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD
AGC Education & Research Foundation Now Accepting Outstanding Educator Nominees

Nominations Open until November 15, 2022

Do you know an educator that deserves to be a candidate for the AGC Education and Research Foundation's Outstanding Educator Award?  The Outstanding Educator award is based on a nominee’s academic contribution, his/her work with students outside of the classroom, and involvement with colleagues in the industry. The Outstanding Educator receives a $5,000 cash award and may name two students as recipients of $2,500 scholarships for the coming academic year. In addition, the recipient will be invited to the annual AGC convention as a guest of the foundation. Nominations for this award will be accepted until November 15, 2022.

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JAMES L. AllHANDS STUDENT ESSAY COMPETITION
Annual Student Essay Competition is Open! Tell Us How Climate Change Affects the Industry

Apply by November 15, 2022

The James L. Allhands Essay was established by the late James L. Allhands, one of the founding members of AGC and a prolific writer of construction related works. The award recognizes a student essay on a specific topic that is deemed to be beneficial to the advancement of technological, educational, or vocational expertise in the construction industry. The competition is open to any senior–level student in a four or five–year ABET or ACCE–accredited university construction management or construction–related engineering program. This year's topic: "Climate Change Impacts on and Actions from the Construction Industry: Past, Present and Future" The First Place essay author receives $1,000. His/her faculty sponsor receives $500. Both the recipient and sponsor are invited as guests of the Foundation to the AGC Annual Convention.

The deadline to apply is November 15, 2022. The winner is notified in February and the award is presented at the AGC Annual Convention.

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ROBERT L. BOWEN INDUSTRY RESIDENCY
Applications Open for the Bowen Industry Residency Program

Apply by Dec.1, 2022

2021 Resident Kenneth Sands II Ph.D, Florida Gulf Coast University

The Robert L. Bowen Industry Residency partnerships created through between an educational institution, an AGC contractor, and the AGC Education and Research Foundation. In total, 44 industry residents have been sponsored by the foundation since 2011. Each educator spends several weeks on site with a construction company with the intent of gaining field experience to bring back to their students. All educators are supported equally by the AGC Education and Research Foundation, their host AGC member company, and their institution. Applications for the Industry Residency opportunity in the summer of 2023 will be accepted until December 1, 2022.

Participating in this program is an investment in the future of the construction industry, providing valuable current professional experience that can be shared in the classroom. Professional residencies also benefit the host company by providing quality help on projects and if desired, feedback on management processes. If you have questions after reviewing the application, contact Paige Packard, Program Director, AGC Education, and Research Foundation, Paige.Packard@agc.org. You can also check out our frequently asked questions.

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STUDENT CHAPTERS
AGC's 2022 Outstanding Student Chapter Contest is Open

Apply by November 15, 2022

2022 Outstanding Student Chapter Contest Winner for Construction Management: Kansas State University. AGC's Outstanding Student Chapter Awards are broken up into three categories for student chapters to be awarded for exemplary demonstration of the AGC of America tenants of Skill, Responsibility & Integrity:

OUTSTANDING STUDENT CHAPTER AWARDS:

1. New/Emerging AGC Student Chapter

2. Community Service Award

3. Construction Management Skills Award

Student chapter applicants can apply for more than one award however each award has separate eligibility guidelines (see specific applications for details). Learn more by visiting our contest guidelines page.

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Intelligent Transportation Society of NJ

The Intelligent Transportation Society of New Jersey (ITSNJ) has established a Scholarship Program to assist student(s) in their education. The scholarship program is directed towards undergraduate and graduate students in related majors with a stated interest in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), which includes three scholarships:

The goals of the ITSNJ Scholarship Program are to provide recipients with the opportunity to complete academic requirements and promote Intelligent Transportation Systems at our academic institutions.

Fall 2022 Applications are now available. Applications must be received by November 18, 2022.

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Job Opportunities

NJIT Fall 2022 Career Fair - View List of Participating Employers

BALA Structural Engineering Entry Level Position
Structural Engineer - Entry-Level
Full Time
New York, NY, US
Salary Range:$70,000.00 To 100,000.00 Annually

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in King of Prussia, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development.

Bala is seeking ambitious degreed Structural Engineers who thrive on challenges and want to grow their career. Suitable candidates should possess basic knowledge of and exposure to building design.

The basic requirements for this position include:

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, with relevant internship/co-op experience
EIT accreditation a plus
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
General knowledge of applicable codes
Strong technical writing
Presentation and client interface ability

Once you begin your career at Bala, you will be engaged in a comprehensive training program with the mutual goal of providing you with a strong technical base to become a successful engineer at our firm.

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

Bala's compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.

GEOTECHNICAL STAFF ENGINEER METROPOLITAN NY/NJ OFFICE
As a GEODesign employee, you can expect to work on challenging projects that will include all facets of geotechnical engineering, including foundation designs, subsurface explorations, rock engineering, dam engineering, blast engineering, support of excavation and underpinning, secant pile walls, tieback anchors, instrumentation, vibration monitoring, and value engineering. We have been retained as a consultant for hundreds of infrastructure projects, including all types of buildings, highways, bridges, dams, levees, retaining walls, rock slopes, and bulkheads. More Details Here

The responsibilities of this position include the following:

Special inspection of test borings, test pits, subgrade, drilled and driven piles, SOE systems, and underpinning.
Work with senior engineersto perform engineering calculations and prepare geotechnical reports and proposals.
Maintain a professional image and be respectful to everyone.
Remain flexible to serve as a cross-disciplinary resource to best serve GEODesign’sneeds.

The requirements of this position include the following:

Minimum Bachelors Degree of Science in Civil Engineering.
Entry to two years of geotechnical or civil engineering experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.
Possess reliable transportation to access project sites and have a valid drivers license.

GEODesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume to: hr@geocompanies.com

HDR - We add value by designing smart. - We have the skills and ability to tailor our approach to each situation, to deliver our best work.

Here is the HDR career website that lists our current openings- https://www.hdrinc.com/careers

Newark Department of Water & Sewer Utilities - Employment Opportunities:

Sr.Water Treatment Plant Operator /Sr. Maintenance Mechanic - This individual must be able to perform semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant and related equipment. Clean, service, maintain, and repair plant pumps, valves, motors, and other equipment. Adjust, regulate, and make significant and minor repairs to chemical feed machines, chlorinators, meter indicators, flow meters, and other mechanical equipment. Perform maintenance and repairs on the facility equipment Applicant works under the supervision of the Water Treatment Plant supervisor or Water Treatment plant operator within the water plant operations. The candidate should have knowledge and experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of water infrastructure or residential/commercial plumbing.

Utility Locator - Must possess an H.S. Diploma, G.E.D, or the equivalent. 1 + year/s of relevant work-related experience reading blueprints and reviewing maps for utility information is acceptable. Required knowledge and abilities include: - Interpretation of G.I.S. data - Basic utility infrastructure - Use of locating devices - Familiarity or understanding of electrical and gas plates from various utility companies

Instrumentation & Controls Tech - Must possess an Associate's degree in electronics ( or an equivalent) or at least three years of relevant work-related experience. 2 years of electronic repair work of motor controls and transformers are also sufficient. Preferred certifications include Controlled Electronics, Instrumentation, and Programming Logic Controllers. Candidates must be able to: - Read blueprints, pipe layouts, electronic and P.I.D. diagrams - Troubleshoot, repair, configure and program automated control systems, V.F.D.s, flow/pressure/temperature monitors, process analyzers, S.C.A.D.A (Supervisory and Control Data Acquisition)

Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator - Minimum of two years of experience operating, adjusting, regulating, repairing, and maintaining electric motors, pump valves, and other electrical and mechanical equipment used in a water treatment plant, pumping station, or filtration plant. Possession of a New Jersey D.E.P. Tl or higher water treatment license.

Chemist - Graduating from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental science, microbiology, or a closely related scientific field - Understand the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in water treatment labs. - Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, knowledge of federal and state water treatment regulations, and knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry.

Laboratory Technician Water Analysis Trainee. - Minimum. Thirty-semester hour credits at an accredited college. Eight-semester hour credits in chemistry and a course in organic chemistry may be substituted for the experience.

Laboratory Technician Water Analysis (Bilingual) - Bilingual in Spanish and English. Minimum of one year of experience conducting basic chemical tests on water samples. Thirty-semester hour credits at an accredited college. Eight-semester hour credits in chemistry and a course in organic chemistry may be substituted for the experience.

Research Aide/Sample Collector Trainee - The position will assist in duties associated with sampling collection, general analysis of water samples, responding to customer water quality, and collecting process and regulatory samples at the city-owned facilities.

Primary Duties/ Responsibilities: - Makes daily visits to Treatment/ Distribution System sampling sites, at which time the following duties are performed: - Collects weekly samples from the distribution system as assigned and supports the Water Quality/Production Team - Tabulates data collected from sampling sites. - Collects watershed (river/reservoir) samples for laboratory analyses. - Accumulates samples from on Distribution System as required for analyses to support customer water quality inquiries. - Makes field determinations of taste and odor, treats samples for dissolved oxygen analysis and records water temperatures, pH, and chlorine residuals. - Ability to effectively communicate with customer

Research Aide/Sample Collector (Bilingual) - Bilingual in Spanish and English. - SPECIAL SKILL - Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Sr. Engineer ( Water and Waste Water Operations) -This position reports to the Chief Engineer or assigns an alternate, requiring professional and field staff supervision. Graduating from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering requires interacting with vendors, contractors, consultants, the public, and local, County, State, and federal public agency representatives.

Principal Engineer (Construction and Maintenance) -This position reports to the Chief Engineer Sewers or assigns alternate, requiring professional and field staff supervision. Requires the ability to interact with vendors, contractors, consultants, the public, and local, County, State, and federal public agency representatives. This position involves planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling, designing, preparing, and completing various engineering projects. This position primarily involves but is not limited to design bidding and construction oversight of municipal potable water and sanitary sewer improvement projects. In addition, reviewing water & sewer engineering aspects of residential and commercial land development applications for compliance with municipal codes and accepted standards, coordinated plan reviews with the other Departments, performed field inspections, and prepared punch lists. Additional duties include preparing the New Jersey Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (N:J.P:DES.) Permit application; The position requires interaction and coordination of responsibilities with all Divisions.

Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree, P.E, or 7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering. Involving Water/Waste Water and Storm Water project, design, installation, review

G.I.S. Engineer - Graduate of an accredited college/university with a Master's or minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. Requirements also include: - In-depth knowledge of G.I.S. standards and a comprehensive understanding of enterprise systems, technologies, and applications. - Familiarity or experience with A.R.C.G.I.S., E.R.S.I., Arclnfo, and AutoCAD (data management) - Extensive knowledge of the principal architecture of computer graphics systems and proficiency in developing HTML, tools, and web platforms. - Advanced knowledge of leaner reference systems and technologies of G.P.S. data acquisitions (skills should include designing and implementing G.I.S. services of high-end requirements). - Strong analytical, comprehensive, communicative, and problem-solving abilities.

Engineering Trainee - Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering.

Chief Accountant or Assistant Chief Accountant - Graduate from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration with at least five years' experience in Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, and Financial Analysis. Requirements must also include but are not limited to the following:

- Assists with developing, coordinating, and preparing the department's annual consolidated - Operating/Capital Budget to ensure adequate funding for all planned expenditures. - Assists in monitoring departments' monthly performance against budget, utilizing multiple databases and other tools to research details/explanations for variances, and preparing reports, providing recommendations to departments and executive management regarding budget threats and solutions. - Performs and maintains complex technical and financial analyses and special projects, including but not limited to contract analysis, cost reduction programs, trend analysis, etc. - Assess potential financial/budgetary impacts on the operating budget and recommend and implement necessary data-driven modifications. - Develops and maintains a thorough multi-year expenditure analysis and projection for departments, including data and other key performance indicators to support such predictions. - Coordinates and develops financial policies, systems, methods, and processes to ensure sound financial management and control of the budget process. - Ability to perform all budget unit responsibilities relative to the collection, delinquencies, and accounts payable. - Research and compile data in response to informational requests from O.P.R.A., State agencies, and internal/executive management. - Performs other ad-hoc duties concerning the budget unit's responsibilities. - Provide oversight and direction to procurement staff in the performance of tasks. - Perform periodic reviews of accounts, making recommendations for adjustments as needed. - Miscellaneous projects as requested by Director, Assistant Director, or Senior Management - Provide excellent customer service to all internal/external customers

Additional Experience Requirements: - Knowledge of Microsoft Office components (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word). - Efficient with creating Ad-Hoc reports, analyses, and correspondences required. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required - Knowledge of PeopleSoft is strongly recommended, while any financial software knowledge preferred

Principal Accountant or Senior Accountant - Graduate from an accredited college with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration with at least three years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, and Financial Analysis. Requirements must also include but are not limited to the following: - Create and process GIL journal entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial data. - Perform and review analyses of payroll and GIL accounts; identify and resolve reconciling items and accounting issues on a timely basis. - Assist and coordinate information requests for internal and external audits. - Assist with year-end balancing and reconciliation for accurate reporting. - Maintain monthly posting of Creditable months for RRB reporting. - Process daily, weekly, and monthly revenue reports of all incoming receivables - Reconcile cash reports from the tax department, Lockbox, E-box, and mail-in payments. - Run queries, obtain downloads, and prepare detailed spreadsheets and rep01ts for all levels of management to facilitate the flow of information and resolution of issues about payroll, receivables, and account payables - Maintain finance system profile for troubleshooting issues, implementing new processes, and periodic vendor profile upgrades. - Miscellaneous projects as requested by Director, Assistant Director, and Senior Management - Provide excellent customer service to all internal/external customers

Additional Experience Requirements: Payroll experience preferred, Must have an intermediate or advanced proficiency level in M.S. Excel, Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Interviews will be conducted in Colton Hall.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by November 15th. - submit form here

If you have any questions, please email vjb8@njit.edu

THE Saban Engineering Group, INC.

Environmental Inspector - Click here

The Saban Engineering Group, Inc. seeks to employ full-time Industrial Hygiene / Environmental Field Technicians for its projects in New York City and New Jersey. The Saban Engineering Group, Inc. is a growing commercial environmental consulting/testing firm that operates its own environmental laboratory. This position offers the chance to work for a stable company that is team-oriented and offers growth opportunities within the organization.
No experience is necessary, just a desire to learn technical skills and become proficient in common environmental work practices and procedures.

Entry Level Laboratory Analyst - Asbestos - Click here

The Saban Engineering Group, Inc. is currently seeking a full time Laboratory Analyst specializing in Asbestos analysis for its laboratory location in its Lyndhurst, NJ laboratory location. The Saban Engineering Group, Inc. is a growing commercial environmental testing laboratory. This position offers the chance to work for a stable company that is team oriented and offers growth opportunities within the organization.
No laboratory experience is necessary

Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Field Technician - Click here

The Saban Engineering Group, Inc. is currently seeking to employ full time Industrial Hygiene / Environmental Field Technicians for its projects in New York City and New Jersey. The Saban Engineering Group, Inc. is a growing commercial environmental consulting/testing firm that operates it own environmental laboratory. This position offers the chance to work for a stable company that is team oriented and offers growth opportunities within the organization.
No experience is necessary

Contact information:

201 Stuyvesant Avenue Lyndhurst New Jersey 07071
www.sabancorp.com
Tel. 201.299.7710 Fax 201.299.7720
Email: Office@sabancorp.com

CEE Department Opportunities

CEE Student Ambassadors

CEE Student Ambassadors represent the department of civil and environmental engineering at university events and share their experiences with others to promote the department and the discipline.

Responsibilities:

- Give tours of CEE Department
- Presentations at open houses and experience days
- Must participate in at least 4 events
- Media coverage (your photo and bio on the CEE website and CEE social media)

Event dates:
- Saturday, October 8th, 2022 - Homecoming Game & Carnival
- Sunday, October 16, 2022 - Fall Open House I
- Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - "MEET WITH" EVENTS
- Sunday, November 20, 2022 - Fall Open House II
- Sunday, March 26, 2023 - Experience Day
- Sunday, April 23, 2023 - Spring Open House
- On call for tours of the department

What you will get:
- Improving leadership and communication skills
- CEE polo to wear at events
- Certificate of completion for hours completed
- Lunch will be provided for events

Eligibility:
- 3.2 Cumulative GPA
- Currently in the BSCE program

If you have any questions, please email vjb8@njit.edu

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Undergraduate Student Researchers Needed

Undergraduate student researcher positions are available in the Dr. Wen Zhang’s research group at NJIT, which covers the following research areas: (1) Material characterization at nanoscale using hybrid atomic force microscope (AFM); (2) Environmental behavior and interfacial processes for nanomaterials; (3) Novel catalytic processes for harnessing renewable energy and pollutant degradation; (4) Reactive magnetophoretic separation systems; (5) Catalytically reactive membrane filtration for emerging contaminant removal. More details are available at Zhang’s website: www.wenresearch.com.

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Teaching Assistants Needed

Teaching assistantships are available for PhD students studying in structural or geotechnical areas with support for up to four years of graduate study. Applicants must have a MSCE degree in these areas of specialization.

Admission and financial support will be evaluated only after all application documents have been received. Documents required for application include application form, 3 letters of recommendation, proof of degree(s) completion, official transcript(s) from all universities attended, $60 application fee, GRE, and TOEFL (international students). Admission and assistantship application is through NJIT's graduate admissions office (Graduate Admissions Office, NJIT, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102).

For more information contact:

Dr. Matthew Bandelt
Associate Chair for Graduate Studies
E-mail: matthew.j.bandelt@njit.edu

Research Assistants Needed

Research assistants are needed for supported research in drinking water engineering. The work involves analytical methods development, source water characterization, bench/pilot scale testing, and other related work to optimization of water treatment disinfection processes. Potential Ph.D. candidates should have good knowledge in environmental chemistry and water treatment, and have laboratory experience.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Taha F. Marhaba, PhD, PE
Department Chair
E-mail: marhaba@njit.edu

Graders Needed

The John A. Reif, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is hiring several graders to assist in grading of assignments at the undergraduate level. Students interested in should have knowledge of course material in the Civil Engineering discipline. Students interested should apply at: https://njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=2466

For more information, please contact:

Please submit any questions to Professor Matthew Bandelt at bandelt@njit.edu