Conditions of Employment

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment. 

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf 

Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students. 

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting. 

Majors/Fields of Study

Engineering.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.  

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. 
• Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.  
• Must have completed at least two years of an accredited engineering program.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles and construction processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and contribute in a team environment.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and committed to completing assigned work.
• Ability to perform both office and field assignments, including occasional travel for training or project support, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Under the amendment to Government Code Section 18220, state agencies shall give preference to a qualified applicant (up to 26 years of age) who is, or has been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will assist with the functional aspects of the construction progress pay system, review and verify engineering item quantity calculations to justify additional resources & time, monitor expenditures on construction contracts, and verify method of payment with the contract checking engineering calculations. Assist in technical reviews, audit and process requests for daily extra work bills from the Contractor. Draft for construction projects the legally binding Contract Change Order (CCO) engineering document, contract estimates, transmittal memorandums and other documents & reports involved in construction projects for Residents Engineer’s review and approval.
• In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will perform duties that include researching cost analysis data in construction contract files, development of power point presentations, and maintaining an inventory of technical support equipment. Assist in preparation of status documents, progress charts, and reports for District Construction Management and Corporate (headquarters). Assist in training preparation, coordination, and execution to include developing training outlines and courses, preparing training handouts, coordinating training sites, reviewing and updating existing courses and manuals.
• In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will be provided first-hand exposure to field engineering work including construction-surveying responsibilities, sampling and testing of materials, verifying that materials incorporated into the project comply with the contract documents, verifying field dimensions for structure/roadway in construction. The student will also assist a Field Engineer during all phases of construction, including earthwork operation, roadway paving, roadway excavation, drainage work and other construction operation full-time or intermittent inspections. Attend training as deemed mandatory or necessary, which may require travel and overnight stay.
• In a learning capacity, the Student Assistant may perform other duties within the scope of the unit as required. 

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in office and field environments. 

Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, and uneven terrain. May require occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or climbing as part of field duties.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts. 

Apply by: August 28, 2026