Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of North Dakota

Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.

Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota





Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification


  • $14 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)

  • 10 hours per week

  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No

  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No


Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND undergraduate students are eligible to be hired in this position.


Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop, evaluate, and design specifications and contract drawings.

  • Perform a variety of tasks to support engineering analyses, report production and designs.

  • Prepare basic calculations.

  • Collect, organize, and evaluate data.

  • Analyze power systems utilizing computer modeling and simulation.


Learning Outcomes:

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:



  • Technology

  • Professionalism

  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

  • Learning & Application


Minimum Requirements

  • Enrolled in B.S. Electrical Engineering

  • Experience with MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel for data analysis and MS PowerPoint

  • Familiarity with power system modeling and analysis tools

  • Enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit for the employed academic semester

  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Junior/Senior level in Electrical Engineering with research experience preferred.

  • Experience with MS Visio, Power World, and risk assessment tools.

  • Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken power system courses.


To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
* Resume
* Cover Letter


Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.


Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.


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