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RECENT NEWS

​2018-2019 Fall Quarter!
Summer may be coming to a close but Cal Poly ITE is just heating up! We have many events planned for the new school year, starting with our first general meeting on Thursday, September 27th.
 Check out our Calendar for up to date events. 

Last General Meeting:
​Pie the President

When: Thursday, June 7 at 11:10 AM-12:00 PM
Where: 192-106
Come see our current President, Vanessa See, get PIED! Lunch provided.
Sign up: here

I-80 Corridor User Survey

Some of our graduate students are evaluating the I-80 corridor in Bay Area with our advisor Dr. Anurag Pande. If you have friends or family in the Bay Area, please share the survey and note with them below. 
 
The I-80 SMART Corridor is changing the way motorists drive on one of the busiest corridors in the Bay Area. What do you think about the recent changes? Take the 10-minute survey to share your thoughts and get a chance win a $25 gift card.
https://tinyurl.com/CalPoly-I8

​Employment & Opportunities

TJKM Entry-Level and Intern Positions
Entry Level Transportation Planner/Design/Engineer (Multiple Positions)
We currently have several positions for transportation planners, design engineers and tra ffic engineers.
Responsibilities:
  • Performing various transportation and traffic engineering related projects and tasks
  • Work includes project site visits for traffic-flow review, field observations, photos, etc. 
  • Preparing project reports and drawings as needed
  • Using various software effectively relevant to the applied position
  • Checking quality and peer review of work done by other staff
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in transportation, civil or electrical engineering, or a closely-related field
  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Powerpoint for all entry-level positions
  • Minimum of 1 or 3 years of transportation project experience in an academic or professional setting
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and unexpected requirement changes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid California driver’s license

Internships (Multiple Positions)
TJKM regularly has openings for internship opportunities throughout the year. These full-time paid internships are for aspiring professionals/students looking for an opportunity to gain real-world work experience and build a portfolio with professional references. Interns work on a variety of tasks under the direct supervision of Project Manager. Priority will be given for candidates who are enthusiastic, detail-oriented and require minimal supervision
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To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to TJKM@tjkm.com
Calendar:
Find upcoming ITE events here!
Also click here to add our calendar to your Google Calendar!

Membership Sign-up!

Are you a student interested in joining Cal Poly ITE? Or maybe you are a returning member who is looking forward to another great year with friends and fun-filled events!

Click below to sign up to be an ITE member or look for our treasurer Eric Yamzon at any meeting to sign up!

Featured Students

Cal Poly ITE Officer:

Andrea Look & Ilana Burstein

Year:
Andrea - 4th Year 
Ilana - 4th Year

Favorite board game, movie, and place to eat in SLO:
Andrea - Settlers of Catan, but Exploding Kittens is the bomb, Wonder Woman, Guiseppe
Ilana - What the Meme, Legally Blonde, Urbane

What animal would you want as a pet:
Andrea - Red Panda!!!!!
Ilana - Golden Retriever

How long have you been involved in ITE: Andrea - Since 2015
Ilana -  2 years

What ITE has done for you:
Andrea - ITE has become my second family and the TESPA is my second home. It's a great networking opportunity to meet professionals without any strings attached and a great way to keep up with whats going on in the transportation community.  
Ilana - ITE has introduced me to a great group of people with similar interests and allowed me to grow my professional network.  It has allowed me to feel more confident talking with professionals, and helped me get my internships! 

Favorite ITE event:
Andrea - SLS!!!!!!!!!!
Ilana - Student Leadership Summit

Undergraduate:

Megan Stickelmaier
& Curtis Yee 

Year:
Megan - 2nd Year
Curtis - 4th Year

Favorite board game, movie, and place to eat in SLO:
Megan - Pokirito
Curtis - Settlers of Catan, Twilight (Team Edward), 19 Metro Station ( the cereal is 2 die for) 

What animal would you want as a pet:
Megan - Hedgehog
Curtis - A piglet like Wilbur

How long have you been involved in ITE:
Megan - Spring 2017
Curtis - Since Fall 2016

What ITE has done for you:
Megan - ITE is one of the first engineering clubs that I felt really connected to on campus. I attended Student Leadership Summit with them this past year not knowing anyone and returned to SLO with new friends who share the same passions as I do. Since joining ITE, I am more comfortable networking with professionals and I have a better understanding of where I want to go with my degree.
Curtis - In addition to feeding me every other Thursday (if not more often than that), ITE has provided me with countless opportunities for professional and personal networking. I have met and built relationships with other passionate transportation students and professionals  in and outside of SLO. Oh! and it was through ITE that I was able to get my internship with the County of SLO in the transportation division.     
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Favorite ITE event:
Megan - Student Leadership Summit
Curtis - Student Leadership Summit 

Graduate:

Liam Campbell

Year:
Liam - Grad

Favorite board game, movie, and place to eat in SLO:
Liam - Monopoly, Forrest Gump, Firestone

What animal would you want as a pet:
Liam - A dog, or a chicken

How long have you been involved in ITE:
Liam - 3 years

What ITE has done for you:
Liam - Leadership opportunities, professional networking, and lots of fun!

Favorite ITE event:
Liam - Student Leadership Summit

Stay in Touch!
Are you a graduating Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo student or a long-time fan of CPITE? Stay in touch by signing up for our Friends of Cal Poly ITE list!