UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

The Test of Oral Proficiency (TOP) Administration I (2017-2018) will take place on: Tuesday, September 19th Wednesday, September 20th Thursday, September 21st Friday, September 22nd. You can find a link to the online registration here: https://top.oid.ucla.edu/#/app/registration Spots fill up quickly so please register early. TOP Overview:  Students who plan to work as a Teaching Assistant (TA) at UCLA and are non-US citizens must pass the TOP before working as a TA inany department at UCLA. All non-citizens are considered international students. This includes permanent residents. Exemptions from the TOP are listed below: -You are a U.S. citizen or hold a Bachelor's degree from a U.S. institution, you are automatically exempt from taking the test; you donot need to take any further action. -Holding a Master's degree from a U.S. institution does not qualify for an exemption. -No alternatives to TOP are accepted. Scores on any other language proficiency exams may not...

Staff Civil Engineer  City/State/Country Santa Clarita/ CA / United States  Salary Negotiable  Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay, 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule.  Description The company is currently hiring for a Staff Civil Engineer in our Santa Clarita, CA office. The Staff Engineers role is to carry out the individual tasks delegated to them by the Project Engineer or Project Manager. Using prescribed methods, the Staff Engineer performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced professional. Position Responsibilities: Assist Project Engineers and/or Project Managers utilizing the programs, staff, and operating procedures of the company. Perform civil design calculations (i.e. grading, drainage, paving, geometric design, utility, design, etc.), sketches, technical comparisons and si...

MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTAL SEMINARS STRUCTURAL & SOLID MECHANICS SEMINAR SERIES “ A Comparison of Three Different Methods for the Identification of Hysterically Degrading Systems Using BWBN Model ”   Mohammad Noori Professor California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Monday, June 5, 2017 38-138 Engineering IV Time: 10:30 – 11:30AM Abstract: Structural control and health monitoring schemes play key roles not only in enhancing the safety and the reliability of infrastructure systems, but also to optimally minimize the life cycle cost and maximize the performance through the full life cycle design under natural disasters. In this paper, an effective strat...

Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) is an international organization with more than 5,000 members.  WTS is committed to excellence in the transportation industry and provides opportunities for member career advancement through the exchange of information, ideas, and experiences.   To encourage women pursuing careers in transportation, the Orange County Chapter of WTS will be offering multiple graduate, undergraduate, community college, and high scholarships this year to women in Southern California.  In 2016, WTS Orange County awarded eleven scholarships: four to undergraduate students for $5,000, four to graduate students for $5,500, one to a community college student for $2,000, and two to high school students for $3,000. The number of scholarships and the amounts for the 2017-2018 academic year will be determined following a review of the applications received.    Scholarship applications are available for download at:   http:/...

Job Project Manager  City/State/Country San Diego/ CA / United States  Salary Negotiable  Benefits Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, 401k  Description Under limited supervision of the Regional Manager, this candidate will perform project management of transportation design services including marketing, operations and technical oversight. Essential Functions: This position requires the possession of a valid registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California, 8+ years of experience and a proven track record of winning and delivering transportation projects. Responsible for Client Management and Business Development. Lead the development and preparation of proposals. Provide management of staff, assist in staff training and mentoring. Review project financials and prepare progress reports; ensure completion of work in accordance with contract provisions and perform other related contract administration duties. Respo...