Student Engineers
The job description of an SFSU-IAC student engineer is as follows:
- Research energy systems
- Communicate with clients, utilities and vendors
- Analyze utility rates
- Conduct energy and waste assessments at small- to medium-scale industrial facilities with teams of faculty and other student engineers
- Conduct energy analyses from onsite measurements and analyze potential energy efficiency measures
- Write professional-grade engineering reports, detailing assessment findings and recommendations for energy efficiency and waste reduction
- Project coordination
- Work 150 to 200 hours during the semester and at least half time during summer (this includes a full-day assessment on about two Thursdays per month)
Qualifications
Undergraduate Students:
- Junior or low senior class standing
- Good academic standing
- Majoring in mechanical or electrical engineering
Graduate Students:
- First year status
- Enrolled in the M.S. of engineering program with a concentration in energy systems or embedded electrical and computer systems
Administrator
The SFSU-IAC administrator’s activities are as follows:
- Handles audit inquiries
- Schedules audit appointments
- Obtains client documentation for engineer evaluation
- Travel arrangements
- Marketing to potential clients
- Marketing materials and correspondence
- Conducts research via manufacturer database
- Quarterly reports
- Expense reports
- Ordering supplies
- Department events
- Special projects as needed
Qualifications
Undergraduate Students:
- Junior or senior class standing
- Majoring in business, marketing, or liberal arts
- Professional writing and advanced spreadsheet skills a must
Graduate Students:
- First year status
- Enrolled in the M.S. College of Business program
Applications
Application forms can be found outside of the IAC Office (Science 205) or downloaded. Please send a filled-out application and your résumé to iac@sfsu.edu.