[Engintern] Internship Opportunities

[Rebecca Stoodley]

Dear Student,

Below are recent internship opportunities in engineering or related fields.
Please refer to the individual summaries for information regarding positions
and deadlines.  Good luck with your search!

For additional tips on finding internships, please visit:
http://web.mit.edu/career/www/jobs/internships.html

Sincerely,
The MIT Careers Office

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Summer 2007 Internship Opportunities

Over wonder what it was like to be in an independent development studio? Wonder
if you can annoy your parents by saying that if and when you grow up, you want
to make video games? Wonder who the souls are that created and brought to life
a Ratchet, a Clank, a Hale, and a Chimera? Well ? this is your chance to step
inside the curved hallways of Insomniac and check it out!  We are looking for
eager and energetic college students who want to know what it is like to work
in a development studio.  We want motivated interns who are interested in
working in the fast paced environment of our Animation Department, Art
Department, and Programming Group.

Animation Internship:
Animation Interns will be: assisting the production team with all aspects of
both in-game and cut-scene animation tasks, such as cleanup, finalizing, adding
movement to secondary appendages, as well as animating simple objects and
scenes. The animation intern will also assist in the testing and evaluation of
new character rigs and department-specific plugins.

Drawing skills and previous experience with Maya is preferred but not required.
Ideal interns will be working towards a BFA in Computer, Traditional, or
Experimental Animation. We will also consider Art, Illustration, or Graphic
Design majors with animation experience. Master?s candidates may apply for
this internship. In order to qualify, you must possess a minimum of 3.5 GPA
documented by unofficial transcripts.

Students must be available to intern 5 days per week/ approx. 50 hours a week.
Duration of internship is flexible.

Art Internship:
The Art interns will be working on prop creation, collision polish, nav mesh
creation, material flagging for sound and effects, texture optimization, game
object placement, batch processing, and asset wrangling.

Ideal interns will be working towards a B.F.A. in Computer Art, Illustration, or
Product Design. In order to qualify, you must possess a minimum of 3.5 GPA
documented by unofficial transcripts.

Students must be available to intern 5 days per week/ approx. 40 hours a week.
Duration of internship is flexible.

Programming Internship:
We have openings within each of our Gameplay programming departments: Gameplay
Systems, Gameplay Multiplayer, and Gameplay AI/Levels.

Gameplay Systems Interns will be involved in the creation of articulated physics
objects, optimization of game levels both in terms of CPU usage and memory, and
GUI scripting using an embedded language.

Gameplay Multiplayer Interns will be working on improving our lobby, calculating
ranks, creation of a web stats data pipeline and interface, helping with the
design of custom HUD and effects, building a system for automating testing,
implementing special-case refinements for various synchronization scenarios,
and extending game rule-sets to allow for a greater variety of options within
our multiplayer game modes.

Gameplay AI/Levels Intern will be included in game play polish, creating
non-player objects and AI, improving visual effects including explosions,
weapon effects, fire, smoke, and weather.

Ideal interns will be working towards a BS/BSE in Computer Science or Computer
Engineering. We will also consider Physics or Math majors with computer
programming experience. Master?s or PhD candidates may also apply for this
internship. In order to qualify, you must possess a minimum of 3.5 GPA
documented by unofficial transcripts.

Students must be available to intern 5 days per week/ approx. 50 hours a week.
Duration of internship is flexible.

All internships: Candidates must be full-time students enrolled at a college or
university, preferably at either the Junior or Senior status, and be receiving
school credit for these internships.  These are also paid internship at
$15/hour. Relocation reimbursements or housing stipends are not available for
these positions, and internships are based at our headquarters in Burbank
California.

How to apply:
Mail your application package containing your resume, a letter of interest
explaining why you would be an asset to the team, a demo reel in VHS or DVD
format or a link to an online demo reel/portfolio (for art and animation only),
and your unofficial transcript(s) to:
Insomniac Games
	2255 N. Ontario St. Ste # 550
	Burbank, CA 91504
	Attn: Summer 2007 Internship (Art, Animation or Programming ? please specify)

The deadline for us to receive your application package is March 16, 2007.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot confirm
receipt of each applicant?s application package, nor can we return reels.  If
you wish to have a confirmation, please utilize a delivery confirmation service
with your desired shipping method.

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Massachusetts Highway Department
PAID INTERNSHIP/CO-OP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Application Requirements
Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management majors who have completed their
sophomore year and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above are eligible to apply.
To be considered, applicants must submit the following: 1) a completed
employment application; 2) a completed internship survey form; 3) two copies of
a resume and cover letter; and 4) two copies of the applicant's transcripts for
all schools attended (unofficial transcripts will be accepted).

The application materials listed above should be submitted to:

MassHighway
Human Resources
10 Park Plaza, Room 5450
Boston, MA 02116
Attention: Kimberly Deeney

The majority of available internships are full-time summer positions.
Applications for the summer program must be received no later than March 15th.
Any applications received after the deadline will be held on a wait list.

Fall and spring semester internships may be considered on an as-needed basis. It
is recommended that students apply several months prior to their intended start
date.

Salary Range
Internship/Co-op positions with MassHighway are non-benefit, contract positions.
The salary range is $10.00 - $13.00 per hour.

Office Locations
Each applicant will be asked to specify which MassHighway district office(s)
they are able to work in. There is no guarantee that the requested location(s)
will have job opportunities available.

    * Headquarters - 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116
    * District 1 - 270 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240
    * District 2 - 811 North King Street, Northampton, MA 01060
    * District 3 - 403 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01604
    * District 4 - 519 Appleton Street, Arlington, MA 02476
    * District 5 - 1000 County Street, Taunton, MA 02780

Areas of Interest
Each applicant will be asked to indicate, in order of preference, up to three
engineering areas of interest. MassHighway will match the applicant's office
location preference first. Then, as available, every effort will be made to
match the applicant with an internship in one of their areas of interest.

Work Schedule
Students must commit to either a full-time or part-time schedule for a period of
at least 10 weeks. In full-time positions, students will work either 37.5 or 40
hours per week, depending upon the job assignment. Part-time students must work
a regular weekly schedule of at least 12 hours per week in shifts of at least 4
hours each. The standard work week is Monday through Friday and start times
will vary depending upon placement. Overtime is not available.

Description of Duties
Depending upon job placement, engineering interns may be assisting MassHighway
Civil Engineers in any the following areas:

    * Preparing plans, designs, specifications and cost estimates for highway
and bridge construction or maintenance projects;
    * Providing data for the preparation of engineering or environmental reports
and studies;
    * Performing calculations such as those related to survey, traffic
forecasting, soil capacity, groundwater flow and quantity of materials;
    * Analyzing changes in scope of work during design and/or construction of
projects;
    * Conducting field investigations in order to gather information needed to
resolve construction, maintenance, environmental or traffic problems;
    * Reviewing applications for licenses or permits for the transportation of
materials and for the construction of projects;
    * Approving construction and service contract payment estimates and/or
invoices for materials, equipment and supplies;
    * Inspecting construction operations, such as drainage, steel placement,
paving or concrete to ensure work is being performed according to
specifications;
    * Inspecting maintenance work, such as highway landscaping, repaving
operations and snow and ice removal;
    * Performing related duties such as writing memoranda, letters or general
reports; collecting and correlating engineering data; maintaining records; and
operating technical equipment.

Upon Hire
Prior to beginning work, students that receive and accept an internship offer
with MassHighway will be required to: 1) sign an employment contract; 2)
provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States; and 3) provide proof
of current health insurance coverage.

Benefits
Participants of the internship/co-op program are not eligible for any employee
benefits (e.g. health insurance, holidays, paid leave).

Co-Op/Internship Credit
MassHighway will work with students in completing the forms necessary for them
to obtain school credit for their internship/co-op. The student should be
responsible for providing MassHighway with the appropriate paperwork as
required.

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CLEVELAND INDIANS JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION:	Intern, Baseball Analytics
SUPERVISOR:	Director, Baseball Operations  / Assistant General Manager
DEPARTMENT:	Baseball
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assist the Baseball Department with data compilation and analysis projects
relating to the development of various statistical and financial models and to
perform other baseball-related research projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Baseball Department Responsibilities:
?	Assist in the development of advanced techniques to more effectively
evaluate and predict offensive, pitching, and defensive performance, using both
historic scouting and performance databases.
?	Expand upon current statistical adjustment models using advanced
mathematical concepts, regression techniques, and other statistical tools.
?	Build valuation models to isolate and measure the impact of different game
states and individual plays.
?	Work with the Baseball Department on various financial studies, including
examining different types of amateur and professional player markets and/or
specific contracts.
?	Develop risk-assessment models as they pertain to personnel and contract
decisions.
?	Perform other studies and projects as assigned by members of the department.

Information Systems Department Responsibilities:
?	Assist the IS Department in extracting information from large databases for
various data requests from both the Baseball and Business Departments.

Business Department Responsibilities:
?	Perform analytical studies that assist in developing models for optimizing
business-related decisions.

Other Responsibilities
?	Complete other various duties as assigned, including but not limited to
minor league game-charting, filing, copying, and preparing daily press
clippings.
?	Support entire baseball department.
ESSENTIAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:

?	Educational background (undergraduate or graduate) in Mathematics,
Statistics, Engineering, Econometrics, Economics, and Finance is preferred.
?	Computer programming experience preferred.
?	Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or other database software
packages; Microsoft Excel; and STATA, SAS, SPSS, or other statistical analysis
software packages.
?	Strong background in regression analysis.
?	Competency to work with and effectively analyze large databases.
?	Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of
individuals including members of the front office, scouts, and field staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
?	Minimum education College graduate
?	Ability to walk and / or stand for entire shift.
?	Ability to work extensive hours, evenings, and weekends required
?	Effective communication with both co-workers and guests.
?	Frequent bending, stooping, reaching and lifting.
?	Ability to lift and transport items up to 55 lbs.
?	Reads, speaks and comprehends English effectively.
?	Hazards may include, but are not limited to, slips, trips, falls and cuts.
LAST UPDATE: 	03/09/07

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