Student Opportunities
1. Engineering Position
About the job
The Industrial Training and Assessment Center at San Jose State University (SJSU ITAC) is a new center funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).
The objective is to train the U.S. workforce of energy professionals and also help improve the energy efficiency and productivity of manufacturing businesses.
In this position you will receive practical hands-on training on industrial energy systems and will visit local manufacturing businesses to perform energy assessments, giving recommendations for energy saving.
Benefits
There is a large national network of ITAC students and alumni. By joining this center you will have access to the ITAC network which includes:
- An exclusive job board
- Internship opportunities through partner companies
- Networking and social events
Other benefits include:
- Paid additional training to receive certificate
- Leadership opportunities and great resume builder
- Mentorship and training in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and assessments
- Students who perform six assessments, complete two semesters of work, and achieve core skills are eligible for a certificate awarded by the US Department of Energy (DOE).
- Paid travel
For additional information: https://iac.university
Why Employers Are Hiring Industrial Training and Assessment Center Graduates
Minimum Requirements
- Major: All engineering majors;
- Undergraduate (sophomore or higher)
- Graduate: first year
- Good academic standing
- A minimum commitment of 12 months is required for this position, and
- 150-200 hours of work during semester (~10 hours/week on average)
- Ability to work at least half time during summer (20 hours/week)
- Travel (mostly after the end of Fall semester)
- on average 2 day-trips per month
- distances up to 200 miles, with potential overnight stay approximately once per month
Preferred Qualifications
- Major: mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering
- Have taken a thermodynamics course or equivalent
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Advanced spreadsheet skills
Responsibilities
After completing the training program, you will participate in different aspects of the activities of SJSU ITAC. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Visiting small/medium manufacturing businesses to perform energy and waste assessments with teams of faculty and other engineering students
- Conducting energy analyses form onsite measurements
- Perform energy analyses from onsite data collection and utility bills
- Writing engineering reports detailing measurements, findings, and recommendations for energy and waste reduction
- Outreach to companies to recruit clients
- Project coordination
2. Administrator Position
About the job
The Industrial Training and Assessment Center at San Jose State University (SJSU ITAC) is a new center funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The objective is to train the U.S. workforce of energy professionals and also help improve the energy efficiency and productivity of manufacturing businesses.
Benefits
There is a large national network of ITAC students and alumni. By joining this center you will have access to the ITAC network which includes:
- An exclusive job board
- Internship opportunities through partner companies
- Networking and social events
Other benefits include:
- Leadership opportunities and great resume builder
For additional information visit: https://iac.university
Minimum Requirements
- Major: Business, Marketing, Liberal Arts
- Undergraduate (junior or low senior)
- Graduate: first year
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Advanced spreadsheet skills
Responsibilities
- Handling audit inquiries
- Scheduling audit appointments
- Obtaining client documentation for engineer evaluation
- Making travel arrangements
- Marketing to potential clients
- Conducting research via manufacturer database
- Preparing quarterly reports
- Preparing expense reports
- Ordering supplies
- Planning department events and special projects as needed
