New Civil engineering graduate any ideas where to find a job

[lara123]

That is true probably they are on the same boat i am in except now they have some experience.

 

[lara123]

That is true probably they are on the same boat i am in except now they have some experience.

Does anybody here know a good website to look for jobs?

 

[TranspoVA]

lara...you still have had no luck?

 

[lara123]

No still no luck. I applied every where, so I ran out of ideas. That is why I was asking of any good sites.

 

[jeb6294]

That is true probably they are on the same boat i am in except now they have some experience.

Does anybody here know a good website to look for jobs?

USAJobs.gov

APWA.net (American Public Works Assoc.)

indeed.com

 

[MechGuy]

Have you tried LinkedIn? There are lots of Civil Engineering Groups on there and I am always seeing job postings.

There are also Air Force Civil Engineering Jobs open on most AFBs, as well as other levels within the Air Force. USAF is two steps above NAVFAC and USACE! LOL just kidding, the clown level is about the same for all 3 services...

 

[lara123]

I tried both USAjobs and indeed but not APWA.

I just went on it and found a couple of positions available, thanks.

 

[jeb6294]

I tried both USAjobs and indeed but not APWA.I just went on it and found a couple of positions available, thanks.

APWA is a good one. Before I started back at the USACE, I had two interviews (and a couple calls for interviews that I had to decline since I was at the USACE by then) and a couple job offers from listings on their site.

 

[HITMANVQ35]

That is true probably they are on the same boat i am in except now they have some experience.

Does anybody here know a good website to look for jobs?

I am in the same boat as you Lara, besides the ones mentioned try

http://www.cityjobslinks.com/view_job_openings_by_state.html

www.careerbuilder.com

www.cybercoders.com

http://www.engineer-jobs.com/

http://www.governmentjobs.com/

Good luck and don't give up, Also look into craigslist.

I've been looking for awhile but no luck for my area (mechanical hvac)

so right now I'm considering going into the military if nothing comes up. Maybe the reserves.

 

[lara123]

That is true probably they are on the same boat i am in except now they have some experience.

Does anybody here know a good website to look for jobs?

I am in the same boat as you Lara, besides the ones mentioned try

http://www.cityjobslinks.com/view_job_openings_by_state.html

www.careerbuilder.com

www.cybercoders.com

http://www.engineer-jobs.com/

http://www.governmentjobs.com/

Good luck and don't give up, Also look into craigslist.

I've been looking for awhile but no luck for my area (mechanical hvac)

so right now I'm considering going into the military if nothing comes up. Maybe the reserves.

Thanks for the sites. I will look into them, I have not had any luck with the ones I have tried.

Another good website that I found is

engineerinfo.com

Thanks I will keep on looking.

 

[picusld]

That is true probably they are on the same boat i am in except now they have some experience.

Does anybody here know a good website to look for jobs?

I am in the same boat as you Lara, besides the ones mentioned try

http://www.cityjobslinks.com/view_job_openings_by_state.html

www.careerbuilder.com

www.cybercoders.com

http://www.engineer-jobs.com/

http://www.governmentjobs.com/

Good luck and don't give up, Also look into craigslist.

I've been looking for awhile but no luck for my area (mechanical hvac)

so right now I'm considering going into the military if nothing comes up. Maybe the reserves.

If you are looking at the reserves, I would also recomend looking into the Guard. The main difference is that during peace time, you are under control of the state which means that you may be elligible for state benifits.

I did 6 yrs in the air guard and they covered my undergrad tuition. There are also some great student loan repayment programs.

my 2 cents...

 

[HITMANVQ35]

Thanks I'll look into that

 

[jeb6294]

Anyone looking in the Orlando area could also check out McKeon Engineering & Associates, LLC (although I don't think you can call yourself "& Associates" if there's only one of you).

Or you could just stick yourself in the eye with a knitting needle. It'd probably be more enjoyable and better for your career in the long run.

 

[lara123]

I am getting tired of not getting even interviews, always the same response. Next week will be my last week at my current job due to the fact that they only keep you for 3 more months after you graduate.

I am thinking of going back to school and getting a short medical technician degree. What do guys think?

 

[HITMANVQ35]

depends how desperate your situations is. Are you living at home w/rents or by yourself?

Have you had internships? I'd advice you to get some work related experience rather than seek temporary employment, because I think it'll benefit in the long run.

Have you tried careerrookie.com?

 

[Dleg]

Have you considered applying with Indian Health Service (a division of the US Department of Health and Human Services)?. They always have lots of entry-level engineering positions in hard-to-fill locations on reservations throughout the west, and in other places, too (northwest, Alaska, Dakotas, etc.) Plus, you have a choice to go in as a civil service engineer, or to try to get on board as a commissioned officer with the US Public Health Service, which you can also choose to do later on down the road. Check USA Jobs under the category "environmental engineer" or go straight to the IHS jobs website:

http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/CareerCenter/Vacancy/

More info on the PHS option:

http://www.usphsengineers.org/

http://www.usphs.gov/

 

[jeb6294]

Assuming you are single and don't have any kids, you could also try checking out deployable positions with the Corps of Engineers. The experience is great, you'll make a 'fatty' salary, and it would be a good in with the USACE. I was already with the USACE, but I just took a new position that is a deployable spot. Probably be here this Summer and then off to the sandbox this Fall.

 

[lara123]

depends how desperate your situations is. Are you living at home w/rents or by yourself?
Have you had internships? I'd advice you to get some work related experience rather than seek temporary employment, because I think it'll benefit in the long run.

Have you tried careerrookie.com?

My situation is difficult since I have a family, but I have had an internship for 2 years dealing with environmental engineering and I have a three month internship in structural engineering and another two year internship dealing with construction management.

I think if i was competing with any other entry level engineer I would have a chance but i am competing with people with their PE's, so there I have no chance.

 

[frazil]

Have you thought about grad school?

 

[Road Guy]

All I can say is damn. The engineering situation has changed so much in a few short years.