The department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University (OU) will be hosting a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site, “AERIM: Automotive and Energy Research and Industrial Mentorship Program at Oakland University.” The focus will be automotive and energy-related research topics in mechanical engineering. The department is seeking to recruit talented and motivated undergraduate students from across the United States to spend 10 weeks in the summer working on a research project at OU and are especially interested in providing opportunities for women, underrepresented minority and first generation in college students.
 
Students will be provided with a $5,000 stipend, meal allowance and other support. No prior automotive or research experience is required.
 
The program is expected to be in-person from May 23 to July 29, 2022. Application deadline is April 4 and the selection committee will continue reviewing applications until all positions are filled. I am attaching the program announcement to this email. 

More information about the program as well as the application materials can be found here: http://me-reu.secs.oakland.edu.
 
Please contact the program director, Laila Guessous, via email at Guessous@oakland.edu or the co-director, Dan DelVescovo, at delvescovo@oakland.edu if you have any questions.

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is currently accepting applications for the below two engineering positions. Note that the application process for the positions is completely online.
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• Transmission Engineer I; Moore, OK - Application due February 1st
• Transmission Engineer II, III, or Senior; Moore, OK - Application due February 1st

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is a generation and transmission facility that serves 21 rural electric cooperatives and an air force base. ​

The Facilities Management Department at the University of Arkansas is accepting applications for a Director of Utility Operations.

Summary of Job Duties:

• The Director of Utility Operations is responsible for overall strategic management oversight and financial performance of the Campus District Utilities and Building & Plant Controls Division of Facilities Management. This includes strategic oversight of utility plant production and distribution, power distribution, building and plant controls, fume hoods, energy management and utility metering and billing. Directly responsible for utility infrastructure capital planning and funding, and the utility system capital renewal program.
• Directly supervises two professional and two classified staff.
• Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, or related discipline) or a closely related field of study.
• Six years or more of applicable experience with no less than six years of supervisory experience.
• Registration as a professional engineer.

Preferred Qualifications:​

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, Registered Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, LEED AP, Certified Facilities Management Professional.
• Experience in higher education utility operations or energy management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of utility plant production and distribution.
• Knowledge of utility infrastructure capital planning and funding.
• Knowledge of a capital renewal program
• Knowledge of utility cost budgeting and utility rate development.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally & written not only with staff, but with deans, directors, department heads, vice chancellors & faculty, etc.

​Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:
Dawn Hefley, HR Partner, dawn@uark.edu

Activate is looking for candidates with a bachelors degree and 4 years of R&D experience for their fellowship (doctoral candidates with a background in engineering are particularly well-suited for this role).
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Activate Fellows receive: 
    - A yearly living stipend of $80,000 to $110,000 plus a health insurance stipend and travel allowance. Each project also receives $100,000 of research support at the host laboratory.
    - Access to research facilities in Berkeley, CA, Boston, MA, or New York, NY, or join the Activate Anywhere Community and work from qualified host laboratories anywhere across the U.S.
    - A program of intensive entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and networking.
 
All support is 100% free. Activate is funded by government and philanthropy and does not take equity in its fellows' start-ups.

Nomination Form: Nominate a potential fellow and we will send them a personalized email encouraging them to apply!
Events: Monthly webinars and fellow Q&A panels. Register here.
Timeline: Cohort 2022 applications are now open! Prospective fellows can apply at the link below.

Application period ends November 30, 2021, at 5 pm PT.

UW – Madison College of Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Program Director.
 
Applicants can apply online by Nov 19th at the link below.
 
Reporting to the Director of Professional Development Programs within the College of Engineering, this position will lead, manage, and ensure the financial viability of manufacturing, quality, maintenance and reliability management courses. Industries served include, but are not limited to, discrete manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, government, and healthcare.

Accenture is currently hiring for full-time Analyst opportunities! Visit the link below to apply. In the application, when asked about how you heard about Accenture, select Conferences & Partnerships and SWE Society of Women Engineers.

Why Accenture? 
“We Work With Clients, People & Communities Across The Globe To Make A World Of Difference. We Deliver On The Promise Of Technology & Human Ingenuity To Make Change Work For You.” 

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) is currently accepting applications for the below three full-time positions. Note that the application process for all three positions is completely online.
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• Transmission System Reliability Engineer; Moore, OK - Application due September 22nd
• Transmission Engineer I; Moore, OK - Application due September 23rd
• Transmission Engineer II, III, or Senior; Moore, OK - Application due September 23rd

If you would like to explore volunteer opportunities with the American Red Cross, please follow the link below to learn more. ​

The UW Madison – Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs is seeking a Power Program Director. 

Power Program Director Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Professional Development Programs, the program director will develop and deliver short courses and certificates in the specialty of electrical and power engineering.

With nationally recognized online degree programs, short courses, certificate programs and more, UW Madison’s Interdisciplinary Professional Programs continues to be a pioneer in continuing education. Founded in 1949, we help students learn the technical skills they need to do their jobs better and empower them with confidence and motivation to take their careers to the next level.

• Minimum Salary: $90,000
• Part or Full Time: 50-100%

More information can be found at the link below. Applicants must apply online by August 6th.

If you have any questions, contact Hilary Stone at hilary.stone@wisc.edu.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded when Wisconsin achieved statehood in 1848, UW–Madison is the official state university of Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System.