Engineering Student Assistant - Technician/Field Work (Bishop, CA)

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire seven (7) student assistants, in a learning capacity, under the close supervision of Senior Transportation Engineers, the student assistants will assist professional engineering staff with duties relating to the development of project plans, estimates, and specifications for projects.

In a learning capacity, the student assistants will also assist with the administration of construction contracts, receiving guidance from engineers, resident engineers, and engineering technicians.

Assignments will include both office and field work to help broaden their understanding of engineering practices and procedures. Through these experiences, Student Assistants will strengthen their analytical and technical skills in project design and construction, while gaining practical, hands-on experience in the role of an engineer within Caltrans.