Transportation Engineer I Position at Baxter & Woodman

Position: Transportation Engineer I
Position Type: Full-Time.

We offer excellent insurance benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with generous company match & much more.

Consistently ranked byEngineering News Record as a Top 500 Design Firm, Baxter & Woodman is a leader in providing transportation engineering. A variety of civil engineering services are offered to public sector clients such as municipalities, county governments, and state agencies. More than one-third of the firm’s revenue comes from transportation engineering.

Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding position for a Transportation Engineer I. The Engineer I will support the firm’s transportation department with the planning and design of a variety of transportation facilities, and offer the opportunity to work directly with firm clients.

A variety of responsibilities/duties will provide the Engineer I with a well-rounded background in transportation engineering. Duties may include; but are not limited to:

Position duties:
-Plan Review
-CAD
-Quantity Computation
-Plan Preparation
-Traffic Analysis
-Data Collection
-Survey
-Construction Inspection

Candidates must meet the following requirements:
-B.S. degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation engineering
-Minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0
-Ability to travel throughout Chicago area (own transportation)
-Work in a team environment
-Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills
-EIT License preferred

Women in Science Panel Discussion: Women Don't Ask: How to Become an Effective Negotiator

Surveys have shown that 20% of all adult women will never negotiate, which has lead to an average salary 30% lower than men in similar positions.  This panel focuses on the major pitfalls of negotiating, why women negotiate less effectively and provide tools for effective communication at any stage of your career (undergraduate to professional). The panelists come from a broad range of backgrounds:

Teresa Cardador- Assistant Professor, School of Labor & Employment Relations
Don Ort - Robert Emerson Professor of Plant Biology
Alexis Thompson - Director, Postdoctoral Affairs Office
Sarah Zehr - Assistant Dean and Director, Engineering Career Services

Date: Tuesday April 24th, 2012
Time: 4-6pm
Place: Music Room, Levis Center

Thank you, and hope to see you there!

-WIS Officers
If you have any questions, please email Courtney Leisner (leisner1@illinois.edu)

Women in Science Panel Discussion: What Does it Mean to Be a Women in Science? March 6, 2012

Women in Science (WIS) Panel Discussion

Tuesday, March 6th from 4-6pm in 269 Everitt Lab

Please join Women in Science as we hold our first panel discussion!

Topic: What does it mean to be a woman in science?

We will be discussing what has been important in driving women forward in their scientific careers, and what advice would they give to others starting their careers in science. The panelists come from a broad range of backgrounds and stages of their careers:

Hannah Deberg (Physics, Graduate Student)
Courtney Sloan (Chemistry, Post-Doc)
Jennifer Fraterrigo (Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Assistant Professor)
Lisa Ainsworth (Plant Biology, Associate Professor)

Date: Tuesday March 6th
Time: 4-6pm
Place: 269 Everitt Lab (north quad across from the Union)

Light refreshments will be served.

Thank you, and hope to see you there!
-WIS Officers

Job at University Lab High School: Visiting Teaching Associate in Science

Work at University Lab High School on the UIUC campus!
https://jobs.illinois.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=16426

Position: Visiting Teaching Associate in Science at the University of Illinois Laboratory High School. University Laboratory High School is a 5-year public school for 300 select students. Visiting Teaching Associate is a 9-month, renewable, non-tenure track academic staff appointment at the University of Illinois. This full-time position requires successfully satisfying a fingerprint criminal background check for employment. Position may become permanent at a later date.

Responsibilities: 
Teaching 3 sections of a full-year, junior high-level introduction to physical and life sciences from an engineering perspective; and teaching one section of a full-year upper-level science and society class aimed at understanding various systems of our world from an engineering perspective, focused more deeply in the applicant's area of expertise. In addition, teachers are expected to foster connections to related departments on campus; develop innovative curricula and teaching strategies; present at professional conferences or workshops; and carry out other school activities normally required of teachers.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Science, or in Engineering with significant coursework in Science. Evidence of effective and creative teaching experience.

Desirable Qualifications:
Graduate degree in Science or Engineering. Research experience. Knowledge of Internet and multimedia instruction opportunities. Experience in seeking and obtaining educational grants and organizing and conducting workshops for teachers. Prior middle or high school level teaching experience, especially with gifted students, is helpful but not mandatory.

Salary: Commensurate with degree and experience.

Closing Date: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 19, 2012. Interviewing may take place prior to the closing date, however, no decision will be made until after the closing date. Starting date is August 16, 2012.

Application: Please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references. Online application will also require the entry of contact information for three references, sample lesson plans and examples of innovative classroom activities or materials developed by the candidate.

Questions may be directed to Jennifer Steiling at 217-244-9010.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The administration, faculty and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program, Deadline to Apply: May 25, 2012

The Langley Aerospace Research Student Scholars (LARSS) Program is a paid, unique, and highly competitive research internship program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). For 25 years, the LARSS program has helped to preserve U.S. leadership in engineering and science by providing exceptional students the opportunity to work with Langley researchers on some of the Nation’s most important, difficult, and challenging problems that require multi-disciplinary and collaborative solutions.

The 15-week fall session begins September 4, 2012, and ends December 14, 2012, and the application deadline is May 25, 2012.

Female students and under-represented minorities, first-generation college students, and students from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:
-US Citizenship
-Full-time student status at an accredited U.S. college or university
-Classification as a rising undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student (master's or doctoral level) by the start of the summer session
-Cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

For more information, application, and deadlines, please visit: http://www.nianet.org/larss

Apply to Work at GAMES Camp!

Girls' Adventures in Math, Engineering, and Science (GAMES) Camp is a weeklong residential camp for rising 9th-12th grade girls at the University of Illinois.  Campers have the opportunity to explore exciting engineering and scientific fields through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and contacts with women in these technical fields.  Best of all, they are mentored by undergraduate and graduate students majoring in STEM fields here at UIUC--that's where you come in!

We are looking for the following in our GAMES staff members:

• Undergraduate or Graduate student at UIUC in engineering, mathematics, science, or education discipline.
• Energy and enthusiasm for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• Knowledgeable and approachable style.
• Belief in girls' abilities in the STEM fields.
• Positive, upbeat disposition.
• Ability to work independently as well as work effectively within a group.
• Must be comfortable and engaging while teaching to a roomful of youth and have interest in being an effective, empathetic teacher.
• Must be able and willing to explain basic concepts well, and to assist young learners in building an enthusiasm for the curriculum.
• Background and ability to serve as technical adviser to the campers in STEM fields, as they plan and execute a camp project.
• Able to work in a multicultural and diverse setting.
• Available for pre-camp planning communications (reliable and timely communications via e-mail is highly preferred).
• Available for an all-day staff training the day before camp begins (Saturday, July 14th, 2012)
• Able to pass a university security screening procedure.

GAMES runs from July 15-21, 2012.

For more information, or for application instructions, please visit the Staff Opportunities page on our website.

Aerotek Engineering Recruitment

My name is Ashley Wall and I am a recruiter for Aerotek Engineering, the largest engineering recruiting company in the United States.  It is my responsibility to find qualified engineering candidates with a wide range of skill sets that meet the needs of our clients.  The main types of engineering candidates I look for include: manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, mechanical engineers and design engineers.  I also search for candidates that have a working knowledge of Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks and AutoCAD design software.  If you are currently in the job market and would like to discuss engineering opportunities please contact me at 309-661-4024 or email me at awall@aerotek.com

Ashley Wall

Technical Recruiter
Aerotek Engineering
(Phone: (309)661-4024
(Fax: (309)664-7338
*Email: awall@aerotek.com
404 N Hershey Road, Suite B
Bloomington, IL 61704