POSITION: HSU Workstudy Engineering Project
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Dean, Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics; Professor
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EXEMPTION: N/A
LOCATION: Abilene
TARGET HIRE DATE: 9/30/2026
CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Matt Jackson at matt.jackson@hsutx.edu. SUMMARY/SCOPE:The Department of Engineering at Hardin-Simmons University invites applications for an engineering project student worker. We seek a driven and collegial student worker committed to transferring classroom knowledge to hands-on work experience.
Preferred applicants should have completed the following engineering courses: ENGR 1301 Introduction to Engineering, ENGR 2301 Statics, and have taken or are currently enrolled in MENG Fluid Dynamics. Preferred applicants should be skilled with software tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Preferred applicants should be comfortable with design and basic fabrication skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to work 10 hours per week. Student worker(s) are expected to adhere to laboratory safety procedures when necessary and demonstrate both cooperation and collaboration with colleagues to support the missions of the Engineering Department and Hardin-Simmons University.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assess the needs of a client and determine the scope of work
Develop and redesign a water filtration system
Implement and test the design for successful integration for the client. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: STEM major with preference given to students pursuing engineering.
Willingness and eagerness to learn and take initiative.
Completed the following courses: Introduction to Engineering, Statics, Calculus 1, Physics 1, and have completed or are currently enrolled in Fluid Dynamics. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidate must be able to move heavy items (up to 50 lbs.), work with their hands, and be on their feet. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Laboratory space
Outdoors ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position reports to Matt Jackson in connection with an engineering service project for Dr. Newman.
HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU’s mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.
