Senior Electrical Engineer with Richmond Engineering

(Note that Richmond is willing to waive the experience requirement for the right candidate.)

Richmond Engineering is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with a minimum of 10 years experience in building construction, lighting, and power distribution. Ideal candidate should be ready to manage a project from conceptual design through construction. Responsibilities will include supervising small design team and servicing own customer base. Must be able to coordinate with mechanical engineering division. A successful candidate will be responsible for profit, production, and schedule deadlines. Washington State PE stamp is mandatory. Position is with Richmond Engineering, the consulting engineering group of RSI, located in Olympia, WA. Salary DOQ. If you are qualified and interested in a position with Richmond Systems, please email your resume to info@richmondsystems.com 

http://www.richmondsystems.com/

Register now for the MathWorks Energy and Utilities Virtual Conference

Data Analysis, Grid Integration, and Energy Trading Using MATLAB and Simulink
20 September 2012
Learn more about the conference
Learn how you can use MATLAB and Simulink to develop and deploy models and analyze data for system operations, system planning, and energy trading. The MathWorks Energy and Utilities Virtual Conference showcases real-world examples of the benefits that organizations realize through adopting MATLAB and Simulink. Network with your colleagues around the world in this global virtual event.

Conference Highlights

• Customer presentations in data analysis, grid integration, and energy trading
• Virtual booths staffed by experts from MathWorks and leading vendors who can answer your technical questions
• Question-and-answer segments with presenters following each section

The MathWorks Energy and Utilities Virtual Conference offers you everything that a physical event provides and more - all from the comfort of your own chair. The event is free, but registration is required. Please join us on September 20.

UW EE - Alternatives Info Session on July 30th!

On July 30th UW EE advisors are welcoming university representatives from WSU - Pullman and Vancouver, Eastern Washington University's satellite campus at NSCC, UW-Bothell, Seattle University and Seattle Pacific University to speak with you about their EE programs. EE alternatives and strategies for admissions to other local EE programs will be presented and you will have time to meet with these representatives for additional information and advising after the main info session. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about other EE programs in Washington - and potentially be admitted to an EE program for autumn 2012!

We first offered this info session in February - after spring quarter admissions this year - and had a great turn-out; Students commented they were very happy they came to the session, and followed up and were admitted to area EE programs.

This info session will cover:

*What alternatives/strategies are available to you?
*Which accredited EE programs in this area are accepting applications now or in the near future?
*Important resources at the UW for potential majors.

Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Where: EEB 125

If you need additional information - please contact our assistant, Steve Graham at graham@ee.washington.edu or 206-543-2142.

Call for participants: Online Communities Study

Are you over 18 years old and have an account on Facebook or Google+? You could earn $50 for only 10 minutes of your time!

We are studying people's role in online communities. We are looking for subjects to participate in our study. You may be asked to answer a questionnaire about you and your friends. You will be asked to provide your email address to be included in a lottery drawing for 10 $50 gift cards. The study will take approximately 10 minutes.

If you are interested in participating in this study and have an account in selected online communities (Facebook and Google+), please come to this page: http://pplincommunity.appspot.com


If you have any questions, please contact me at zguan@u.washington.edu or at (206) 915-5211 / 650-223-9804. Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your email. We encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, and familiarity levels with computers and an account in selected online communities (Facebook and Google+) to participate.

Student Assistant Position (Work-Study) with Engineering Co-op Office

Seeking a current UW student who has Work Study as part of their financial aid package to work as a Student Assistant in our busy and fun office.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Create weekly flyers and post in engineering buildings

·         Track and document student assignment submissions

·         Create weekly communications with students about employment opportunities

·         Respond to student email requests for appointments

·         Instruct students on process required for initial appointments

·         Follow current protocols and recommend improvements

·         Assist with special events and assist Program staff as required

HOURS

10-11 hours per week during 10 weeks each quarter (Autumn-Spring) 

Work hours can be flexible based on academic schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Good oral and written communication

·         Familiar working with Word and Excel

·         Familiar with Access database (or willing to learn)

·         Comfortable learning new systems

·         Reliable and on-time

·         Diligent and accurate in work habits

·         Self-motivated

·         Able to work independently with little direct supervision

·         Enjoy working with people by email and in person

·         Resourceful, creative, efficient and reliable

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

The Engineering Co-op & Internship Program provides an academic credit-bearing experience for students employed in engineering-related positions in industry. We work with employers, students and advisers to create opportunities and administer the academic program.  We are casual yet driven to succeed and we seek a creative, self-reliant and motivated student to join our team.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send resume and cover letter to :  wieman@uw.edu

http://www.engr.washington.edu/curr_students/coop/index.html

THIS JOB IS OPEN ONLY TO STUDENTS WITH CURRENT WORK STUDY FOR 2012-13.