Job Details

Description

Do you want work on projects that assist the state of California move towards clean energy future? The California Energy Commission is seeking to hire one engineering or environmental science student assistant to work in the Compliance, Monitoring, and Enforcement unit. Students with experience and courses in the fields detailed below are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week's notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university.

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Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or any close related fields in Science or Engineering.

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday - Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$17.70 - $28.08 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a cumulative 2.0 GPA or above.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work in a team environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Commission staff.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Skills with Adobe Acrobat and Office 365.
• Experience entering numerical data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft products (or other statistical tools), as well as updating content for webpages, and must have strong communication and writing skills. Selection will be based on the most qualified candidates.

• Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Depending on the chosen candidate's experience or field of study, the student will assist in compiling metrics for the unit, reviewing and updating webpages, assisting with putting presentations together, and assisting with routine compliance activities including processing petitions to amend. The student will also assist with general office duties such as formatting documents.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an remote environment.

Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the "Educational Experience" section and any employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of our application.
Please upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Work Availability
• Transcripts (official or unofficial) must show your name, major, school's name, current and complete enrollment history, and GPA. Screenshots will not be accepted for review.

Apply by: March 2, 2026