Q&A on CEE grad admissions. Join Zoom mtg. on Nov. 20, 3-4pm PST

Prospective CEE graduate school applicants are invited to access a special Zoom session designed to answer any admissions question(s).

Prepare your question(s) in advance!  Professor Arpad Horvath, CEE Vice Chair for Graduate Studies, will host the session and field all questions.

The Q&A session will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 3-4pm (PST).

Join the Zoom Meeting at https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/463911045

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Bray receives the ASCE Karl Terzaghi Award for his contributions to the Geotechnical Profession

Jonathan Bray, Faculty Chair in Earthquake Engineering Excellence, was selected by the ASCE Geo-Institute to receive the 2019 Karl Terzaghi Award for "effective leadership and contributions to the geotechnical engineering profession and for following in the footsteps of Karl Terzaghi in expanding the state-of-the-art of the geo profession."

The award is given biannually to an author of outstanding contributions to knowledge in the fields of soil mechanics, subsurface and earthwork engineering, and subsurface and earthwork construction. 

External Job - Thu, 01/31/2019 - 12:00

Submitted by katmaebal on
Description

The University of Michigan’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is searching for a faculty candidate in the broad area of Coastal Resiliency & Habitat Adaptation that aligns with the humancentered habitats and adaptive resiliency foci of the department’s new strategic plan. The search is openrank with a preference to a tenured position at the associate professor level or higher. A preferred start date is September 1, 2019. We seek candidates demonstrating exceptional innovation and creativity in 1) impact assessment and sustainable methods for improving or redesigning coastal urban and natural areas subjected to rising sea levels and extreme weather events; 2) design of smart, adaptive coastal infrastructure to enhance community resiliency in either freshwater or marine environments; and 3) large-scale modeling to understand physical and ecological vulnerability and resilience of coastal habitats to global changes.

We seek candidates with interests and demonstrated successes related to coastal and coast-land interface hazards and protection, impact evaluation and response to sea level rise, and large-scale drivers of change in coastal environments through theoretical, computational modeling, experimental or field approaches. To be considered for this position, a PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrollment in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) granting program is required at the time of application. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the potential to leverage existing disciplinary strengths within the CEE department; a capacity to collaborate with researchers in other departments and colleges across the University; and entrepreneurship activity that translates scientific advances into practice. A strong record of teaching and mentoring students in coastal resiliency-related research and in courses that complement the CEE undergraduate and graduate curricula, including the development of new courses is expected.

Please visit our website at: https://cee.engin.umich.edu/about/faculty-search/ to submit your application that includes: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) statements of research interests, teaching philosophy, and diversity, equity and inclusion, 3) copies of a maximum of 3 representative research publications, and 4) contact information for 3 (assistant level applicants) – 5 (associate/full level applicants) references. All other inquiries may be directed to Dr. Valeriy Ivanov, the Search Committee Chair, ivanov@umich.edu. Applications are requested by December 15, 2018, but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Type
External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

External Job - Thu, 01/31/2019 - 12:00

Submitted by katmaebal on
Description

Moffatt & Nichol’s Seattle office is actively searching for an entry-level Structural Engineer with 0-5 years’ experience to support design of:

• Waterfront structures and marine infrastructure projects including large marine terminals, marinas, vessel mooring and berthing structures, bulkheads, and breakwater and shore protection structures.

• Transportation structures including highways bridges and grade separations.

Responsibilities and experience will include supporting the analysis and design of waterfront projects including

• Structural analysis, design, and detailing of concrete, steel, and timber structures.

• Finite element static and dynamic structural modeling of marine structures

• Assist Senior Engineers with the preparation of design concepts, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.

• Prepare design calculations and check calculations.

• Coordinate plan details with engineers and drafting technicians. • Participate in inspection and rehabilitation of waterfront structures.

 

Type
External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering

External Job - Thu, 01/31/2019 - 12:00

Submitted by katmaebal on
Description

cbec, Inc. is a leading consulting firm in the field of water resource management. We focus on floodplain and channel management, fluvial and tidal wetland rehabilitation, and green urban stormwater.

We are looking for candidates who are ambitious, enthusiastic, driven & fun who have fantastic qualifications and a love of the outdoors. We hope it does not come as a surprise that all applicants should enjoy all things water!

If you are interested in being a part of our dynamic, collaborative team we would love to talk to you. For more information on our current job openings please visit https://www.cbecoeng.com/careers/.

Type
External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Upload File

External Job - Sat, 12/15/2018 - 12:00

Submitted by katmaebal on
Description

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for two full-time tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor rank. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative actions employer that promotes excellence through diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. 

Desires areas of expertise for the positions are:

1. Environmental Process Engineering:
Desired areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, hybrid electrochemical and microbial pathways for water or wastewater treatment and/or resource recovery, desalination and membrane technologies for potable water production, and novel processes for chemical production or resource recovery. Post-doctoral experience, professional experience, and a professional engineering license are desirable, but not required.

2. Transportation Materials Engineering:
The ideal candidate should have significant expertise in instruction and research of the design, construction, and maintenance of roadways and transportation infrastructure. The candidate is expected to teach and pursue research in the understanding and development of complex new construction materials, evaluation of service and environmental loads, and development of innovative systems and materials including the use of recycled materials to both improve the performance and increase the sustainability of transportation systems.

Successful candidates are expected to develop innovative and internationally recognized research programs, contribute to scholarly work in Civil and Environmental Engineering, undertake instruction in undergraduate and graduate classes, and engage in professional service. They are expected to develop interactions with other faculty on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus including those within the College of Engineering (https://www.engr.wisc.edu/) and other colleges. Opportunities exist to collaborate with faculty in Bacteriology (https://bact.wisc.edu/), Chemistry (https://www.chem.wisc.edu/), Biological Systems Engineering (https://bse.wisc.edu/), Geoscience (http://geoscience.wisc.edu), Soil Science (http://soils.wisc.edu/), Wisconsin Energy Institute (https://energy.wisc.edu/), Grainger Institute for Engineering (https://graingerinstitute.engr.wisc.edu), Center for Limnology (https://limnology.wisc.edu/), and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies (http://nelson.wisc.edu/). Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in an appropriate field. 

To apply, candidates should visit the UW-Madison Jobs website (https://jobs.wisc.edu/) apply directly to the website by clicking on "Apply Now". Applicants will be asked to upload the following in one PDF document: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a concise summary of past research accomplishments and any teaching experience, separate statements of future research and teaching plans, and a statement addressing the applicant's demonstrated or planned activities aimed at promoting diversity and equity. Applicants will also be asked to provide the names of three references who are well-respected authorities in the field. To assure full consideration, applications must be received by December 15, 2018; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Only complete applications will be considered. The starting date is negotiable, but is preferred to be August 19, 2019.

Type
External Job
Programs
Civil and Environmental Engineering