Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Company: California State Polytechnic State University
Report as the best public masters university in the West for the30th consecutive year, Cal Poly takes pride in its student centered Learn by Doing approach to higher education. Cal Poly aspires to bethe nations premier comprehensive polytechnic university, developing and inspiring innovative whole system thinkers to serve California and the world at large.
At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment thatembraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success ofour students, our employees, and our community. Bringing peopletogether from different backgrounds, experiences and value systemsfosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of
free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmentalresponsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs ourefforts in recruitment, hiring and retention.
Cal Poly is anaffirmative action/equal opportunity employer. About the Department The Architectural Engineering Department enjoys a longstandingnational reputation for excellence, rigor, and innovation inoffering a comprehensive undergraduate education in structuralengineering. Interdisciplinary learning takes place in coursesshared by architecture, construction management, and engineeringstudents and provides understanding of the entiredesign-construction process. As
one of five departments in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design it offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science major, a minor, and a Master of Science in Architectural Engineering.
The department currently hasapproximately 9 full-time faculty, 12 part-time faculty, 300undergraduate majors, and 15 masters students. The departmentmaintains close ties with industry through an active advisorycouncil, engagement with professional associations and an extensivenetwork of successful alumni. Admission is selective, students havetheir choice of internships, and graduates are in high demand. ------Head of the Architectural Engineering Department The Architectural Engineering Department in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispois seeking applications for a full-time Department Head at the rankof Associate or Full Professor to begin September 16, 2024.
The position is tenure track with thepossibility for tenure to be granted at the time of theappointment. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader who engages thedepartments stakeholders in developing and achieving its vision, mission and goals while championing inclusive excellence inteaching, learning, scholarship, research, professional engagement, and service.
The Head works closely with faculty and staff tosustain the quality of academic programs and manage thedepartments fiscal, human and physical resources, including therecruitment and retention of students, and partnering with thecolleges development officer on fundraising. The successfulcandidate will be a passionate advocate for Cal Polys Learn by Doing tradition, and a collegial collaborator who contributes tothe colleges administrative team and builds partnerships withalumni, industry, and communities. Required Qualifications Required qualifications for the position are demonstratedexperience in effective administrative and strategic leadership, adistinguished record of accomplishments commensurate with the rankof an Associate or Full Professor and either: a doctorate instructural engineering or a closely related field, along withevidence of scholarship related to building structures; or amasters degree in structural engineering, a structural engineeringlicense or the equivalent, and 10 or more years of professionalengineering practice experience.
Demonstrated proficiency inwritten and oral use of the English language; demonstratedcommitment to student-centered learning and teaching; the abilityto collaborate in multidisciplinary settings; and evidence ofsupporting diversity, equity, and inclusion are alsorequired.
Preferred Qualifications Special consideration will be given to candidates withexperience in both the academic environment and structuralengineering practice; experience with fundraising, budget planning, and personnel management; experience with recruitment and retentionof engineering students; experience with the ABET accreditationprocess; and successful collaborations with stakeholders outsidethe university including industry partners and alumni.
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2023 andwill continue until the position is filled. Salary and Benefits Salary is commensurate with the qualifications of the individualselected. The anticipated annual salary is $117,000 - $160,000reflects the total salary for department head responsibilities. Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligibleemployees. ----- Tenure Track Position in Architectural Engineering The Architectural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) invitesqualified applicants to apply for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor rank.
This is an opportunity for candidates who are passionate aboutundergraduate education and structural engineering. Cal Polys Learn by Doing approach provides faculty a unique opportunity tobalance teaching and scholarly activities in a collaborativeclassroom environment. The departments mission is to educatestudents to be successful in the practice of structuralengineering.
Appointed candidate will be expected to teach coursesto undergraduate and graduate students in classroom and laboratorysettings. Teaching needs in the department include both analysiscourses and design courses focused on building structures. Structural earthquake engineering is emphasized throughout thecurriculum with collaboration among the departments within the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. Additionalresponsibilities to teaching include advising students, research, professional engagement, participating in university serviceactivities, and conducting applied scholarship.
Salary commensurate with education and experience of theindividual selected. Anticipated hiring range: $96,000 $107,000per year. The position start date is September 16, 2024 for the 2024-2025academic year. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications for the position are: --a doctorate in structural engineering or a closely relatedfield, along with evidence of scholarship related to buildingstructures; or a masters degree in structural engineering, astructural engineering license or the equivalent, and 10 or moreyears of professional engineering practice experience, and--demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
--a passion for teaching students --demonstrated commitment to student-centered learning andteaching; the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary settings; and evidence of supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)is required. --a willingness to perform service to the department, college, university, profession, and community; an ability to investigate inthe areas of the scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching and share findings with the rest ofthe academic and professional community. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2024 and willcontinue until the position is filled.
How to Apply for the Department Head and Assistant Professor openings: Please be prepared to provide: A letter of intent addressing how your experiences match theposition requirements; A curriculum vitae or detailed resume; A statement of teaching philosophy; A statement of scholarly interests; A statement of diversity and inclusion describing experienceand contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and adescription of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areasregarding teaching, research, and/or service at Cal Poly.
Unofficial transcripts from institutions at which an earneddoctorate or an engineering masters degree was awarded. Officialtranscripts will be required prior to initial appointment; and Contact information for at least three professional references, including email addresses and a brief note of the candidatesworking relationship with each. (References will not be contactedwithout the prior knowledge and approval of the candidate and at alater stage in the search. ) recblid e6220k47omkyl41dfxdecbmewa7umf PDN-9ae3eb23-2bf8-48cf-9fe9-155b102e48bb
Engineering jobs encompass a variety of roles that involve applying scientific and mathematical principles to solve real-world problems. These positions are typically associated with the design, development, and maintenance of structures, machines, and systems. Engineers are known for their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to innovate. Characterized by fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and software engineering, these jobs often require specialized education and can lead to careers in industries like construction, manufacturing, technology, and environmental management. Engineering professionals play a vital role in shaping the future through sustainable and efficient design.
timely and innovative engineering and technical support associated with the planning, design, construction and maintenance functions.
EAM DP is part of the EAM System Planning and Reliability group and has overall responsibility for the utilization of area and equipment capacity, voltage and power factor support and the reliability of the primary electric distribution systems.
Position Summary This entry-level job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays). The assigned work location will
be within the PG&E Service Territory. PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting.
This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. The annual salary range is: Minimum, $91,728 Maximum, $137,784 Responsibilities Submits long term and short-term reconstruction, capacity and reliability plan recommendations; manages projects
within their local area of $100,000 or less; and reviews and recommends job estimates within DPA for capacity and reliability.
Monitors area substation and circuit capabilities and track corresponding loads. Prepares proposals, including justification, for appropriate corrective actions to address deficiencies found. Performs planning studies to correctly model the electric distribution system and works with Mapping to ensure discrepancies are corrected in associated records system. Analyzes historical loads and project future growth. Prepares long term and short-term plans to identify and correct area deficiencies. Prepares long term and short-term plans to identify and correct area deficiencies.
Prepares draft Preliminary Planning Reviews (PPR’s). Identifies alternatives to address deficiencies for Project Analysis (PA’s). Reviews and analyzes area distribution systems and takes appropriate actions to maintain power factor and primary voltage within established standards. Determines circuit and associated equipment capabilities within the assigned DPA. Prepares and initiate switching plans to alleviate normal and minimize emergency deficiencies. Prepares necessary documentation about distribution needs for estimating to complete job packages.
Prepares settings for load tap changers and other line equipment. Reviews requests for new large customer load additions or increases in voltage and recommend actions to correct any deficiencies. Provides direction and reviews primary designs proposed by estimating to ensure adequate capacity and reliability. Prepares settings for distribution protective devices. Performs circuit protection reviews and makes recommendations for corrections. Determines protection requirements for rule 20, WRO projects and other major distribution projects which could impact the existing protective scheme.
Prepares settings for Distribution Automation (DA) devices affecting distribution protection, voltage or emergency switching. Initiates service dependability solutions and actively participates in local reliability / root cause meetings. Works closely with construction to prioritize outage prevention work within DPA, addresses customer complaints (Help Tickets) for recurring outages as assigned. Prepares initial responses for CPUC complaints for recurring outages. Supports local DO’s, DEC, construction, or storm room in emergency restoration efforts as required. Provide technical, address’ customer voltage complaints caused by primary voltage problems.
When requested, address’ customer EMF requests involving distribution facilities as assigned, assist E&M and OM&C personnel to address customer voltage complaints caused by secondary voltage problems. Supports estimating, construction, and other departments as required. Reviews, modifies, and recommends switching clearances for feeders, banks and stations as requested by DO’s. Address’ customer EMF requests involving distribution facilities as assigned. Reviews switching arrangements, equipment settings, voltage levels, power factor needs, etc.
to ensure the distribution system is operated in the most efficient manner. Prepare EASOP (economic analysis) for projects in DPA. Prepare other engineering analysis as assigned. Provide supervisor on-call support as required; maintain equipment records as assigned. Qualifications Minimum: Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) OR will graduate with a BSEE by June 2024 from a college/university accredited by Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) Desired: Power engineering Basic Microsoft Office skills CYME experience Python Scripting experience
is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak.
By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Consistently and safely
operates locomotives and trains in compliance with federal regulations and corporate policies. Operates equipment during varying work hours within a 24/7 transportation environment maintaining alertness, situational awareness and vigilance.
Thinks and functions independently and utilizes clear and effective verbal communication skills in interaction with fellow crew members and other personnel responsible for safe and efficient train movement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Some work experience demonstrating the ability to maintain alertness, awareness and vigilance, as well as clear, effective verbal communication skills in the performance of work. Satisfactory attendance and safe work record.
Prior railroad operating experience and work history that demonstrates ability to adapt to variable and often changing work hours preferred.
Although a driver’s license is not required, applicants with a driver’s license must provide a certified copy of motor vehicle driving record from the chief of the state driver’s licensing agency in which the applicant was last issued a license and any license(s) issued or reissued from other state(s) within the preceding 60 months. Motor vehicle records must be void of any drug and alcohol violations within the previous 36 months. 2. Must have a motor vehicle driving record void of any convictions or state action canceling, revoking, suspending or denying a driver’s license for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance within the last 36 months or a record of refusal to undergo such testing as required by state law within the last 36 months.
3. Must sign a release of records authorizing all previous railroad employers to provide Amtrak with background information, if applicable. In accordance with FRA regulations, previous railroad service records must be void of any drug and alcohol violations within the previous 60 months. If selected, incumbent will be required to successfully complete Engineer Training as follows: 8-10 weeks classroom and field work while headquartered at Amtrak’s Training Center in Wilmington, DE; followed by extensive qualifying and on-the-job training associated with the Crew Base for which hired; paid at the student training rate until incumbent achieves certification as a Class 1 Train Service Engineer.
Individuals currently certified as Class 1 Train Service Engineers are paid at the rate determined by the agreement schedule. Incumbents are subject to periodic medical examinations including random drug and alcohol screenings.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Some college or vocational training. COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The hourly rate is $28.47 - $49.05 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges.
Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here. Requisition ID: 160591 Posting Location(s): California Job Family/Function: Transportation Relocation Offered: No Travel Requirements: Up to 100% You power our progress through your performance. We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation.
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use.
Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law. In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions. In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.
S. C. § 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, interaction (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, interactionual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
Engineering jobs encompass a variety of roles that involve applying scientific and mathematical principles to solve real-world problems. These positions are typically associated with the design, development, and maintenance of structures, machines, and systems. Engineers are known for their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to innovate. Characterized by fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and software engineering, these jobs often require specialized education and can lead to careers in industries like construction, manufacturing, technology, and environmental management. Engineering professionals play a vital role in shaping the future through sustainable and efficient design.
