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8/20/11Good Morning Dr. Lowery.
I hope that you're having a wonderful summer. I recently got into contact with a PE at a search and placement firm looking to fill a position that requires the background of a recent graduate with MS/ME in Structural Engineering. If you know of any students that would be interested in pursuing this opportunity, they can contact the person at the information below:
Paul Wallick, P.E.Search and Placement Professional
Manager - Heavy Civil GroupDouble Eagle Group
www.doubleeaglegroup.comTwitter: paulwallickpe
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-wallick/1/60/138
Thanks!
Sajjad Ghulam Ali, EITMS in Civil Engineering (Environmental Track)Texas A&M University
Professor Lowery,
Howdy! My father forwarded an email to me, from you, requesting information from Former Students about opportunities for engineering grads from A&M.
I would like to share some information with you regarding this matter. I am an Account Manager for Talascend Engineering Resources in Houston. We specialize in placing engineers of all disciplines with some of the most well known companies in the world. Here in Houston, we focus mainly on oil & gas professionals while in our Detroit location, we focus on the automotive disciplines. Please feel free to share our website, www.Talascend.com, with new graduates and Former Students. We post all of our jobs, all across the world, on our website and it is updated daily. I also post our more entry-level positions on the A&M Career Center portal, HireAggies. I also make sure to post all jobs, that are requested through my clients, on the TexAgs.com Job Network Forum. Any steps I can take to help out fellow Ags is taken!
Thanks and Gig 'Em!
Regards,
Chris Bena
Account Development Coordinator
Dr. Lowery,
Our company, Geoscience Earth & Marine Services, Inc., is very much interested in hiring some civil engineers that are interested in working on oil and gas projects worldwide. Information on our company is available on our web site – www.gemsinc.com.
If you have students that would like to interview with us about prospective employment, please have them call Mr. Alan Young at 281-799-7190 or send me an email at [email protected]. Our company currently has a number of employees that are Aggies, and we would like to hire more.
Thanks for your advising us of the opportunity.
Alan
Dear Dr. Lowery,Thank you for your inquiry regarding opportunities for your civil engineering students! We are interested in providing internships and in interviewing recent graduates for potential employment.
I assist with recruiting for the firm and can help distribute any resumes you might have…even for past (newly unemployed) students looking for help from you for placement. Also, if you have recruiting events, we would like to consider attending them.
I am attaching a brochure that might be of interest to your students. Not only does it feature several young engineers in meaningful positions to which your students could relate, it discusses how the much-over-used-term “sustainability” is really mostly the exercise of good practices by the professional disciplines, and not so much about LEED points. (Though the USGBC movement has certainly raised awareness!)
(See https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/announcements/dunaway.pdf)
Please keep me in the loop of your recruiting needs. And if you like, from time to time I can send you information that might help your students get an inside peek at what it is like to work at firms like Dunaway.
Thank you!
Susie PedenChief Marketing OfficerDunaway Associates
I just got a call from Clark Construction, one of the largest in the country, saying that while they were not actually beating the bushes for new engineers, they would seriously consider your resume through their website at http://clarkconstruction.com.
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From Brandon Fick, who said the following helped him in a recent move:
https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/announcements/SESolutions.pdf
Lee: I am a Civil Engineering graduate from Texas A&M. I am not practicing in the field of engineering these days, I have actually moved into human resources. I am close to our engineering hiring for the company. As far as CenterPoint Energy goes, candidates should check our website once a week. We post all of our positions below director on our website daily. Candidates can review postings, job descriptions and post for the position on the website. The location is www.centerpointenergy.com/careers . Gig ‘Em, Stan Class of 81
Dr. Lowery,
The city of Plano is looking for a senior engineer for their department.Senior engineer - http://www.plano.gov/HR/Pages/employment.aspxChris Lam, PELam Consulting Engineering
Hello,
I received your email as a forward from one of my managers and wanted to inform you that Bechtel will attend the career fair in September so we hope you are able to direct interested students our direction! Bechtel will select students that apply to positions we will open the week of the career fair to an invitation only College Day at our office. There are only 50 spaces so if you would like to instruct students to update their resumes with their graduation dates, classes, projects and experience that would definitely give them a good starting point!
Opportunities are available at http://www.bechtel.com/university.html
Kind Regards, Tracie Shavrnoch, PHRHR-Early Career Development Manager
I just got a call from one of our former students who graduated 3 years ago and is now working with Trican Well Service. They are a Canadian firm opening up in a major way in the U.S. and intend to hire both experienced engineers and new college graduates. You can see what they do at http://www.trican.us and apply at
http://www.trican.us/Careers/JobPostings.aspx Go to the bottom of the page where it shows
Apply Now: Print Application (include your resume) <- (This is where you would apply for one of the jobs listed)If you do not see a position that interests you but would like to be considered for future positions, please complete our general application. You may do so by applying online or by printing the general application and mailing/faxing it with your resume to:
Trican Well Service, L. P.Attention: Human Resources5825 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, Suite 600Houston, TX 77086Fax: (281) 716-9211
Thank you for your interest in Trican. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
He says there are many more openings than currently listed, and speaks very highly of the firm. You may not be sure how to fill out their application, since it is really slanted towards drilling. For what I would do, see https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/announcements/Trican.pdf You cannot, of course, use those exact words, or all 50 of your applications will say the same thing and they will throw them all out. Make up something that is appropriate to you.
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The following firm is not now accepting applications for this position. Plan on attending the SEC Career Fair at A&M this fall. If you are seriously interested, and think they would be crazy to pass you up, you can email me your resume and I may know someone at the firm who might take a look at it. Use Jaster Quintanilla and your last name in the Subject line.
Dr. Lowery, Thank you for your persistence. Jaster Quintanilla in San Antonio [will be] seeking a structural engineering student with or without a masters, though a masters is preferred. We will be attending the next SEC career fair this fall. We are looking to hire a December graduate. Regards, Tim Texas A&M Class of '07
The following requires 5 years structural design experience. The job description is listed below.
L^3Note: Amended by later email as having some interest in new graduates. See further down.
Lee –
I have looked on Aggie Careers without much success. I do have one position open right now for a Structural Engineer and we would love to see some resumes for recent graduates. We need a Civil Engineer with a strong structural background. I am attaching a job description. I look forward to hearing from you.
LaRay Van Meter, SPHRVP, HR & AdministrationConservatek Industries, Inc.Division of CST Industries, Inc.498 N. Loop 336 EastConroe, TX 77301Email address: [email protected] Please visit us at www.conservatek.com
Conservatek Industries, Inc.Position DescriptionPosition Name: Project EngineerResponsibilities:
Performs structural designs given specified load requirements, geometric constraints and contractual requirements.
Coordinates engineering design work with Project Management, Manufacturing, and Field Construction.
Monitors engineering design schedules and engineering performance against budgets. Troubleshoots and communicates with Manufacturing and Field Construction personnel
during the manufacturing and installation phases of the project. Interfaces on technical issues with project managers, customers and general contractors. Provides technical direction to Detailers and Designers throughout all phases of the
design process, with particular emphasis in the use of sound structural details.
Required Skills: Experience using FE structural design software and familiarity with AutoCAD. In-depth knowledge of AISC Manual of Steel Construction or Aluminum Association
Specifications for Aluminum Structures.
Experience Requirements: Degree in structural engineering from an accredited program. Proficiency using FE design codes such as SAP2000, STAAD and Cosmos. Familiarity with AutoCAD A minimum of 5 years of structural design experience
Years of Experience: 2-15 yearsSalary: Salary exempt position. Amount negotiable based on experience
Amended email:Lee –
We have hired graduates right out of A&M and trained them to get to this point and we are willing to do that again. So greenhorns may apply as well as the seasoned engineers. We will consider both.
Thanks for emailing me back.
Hello Dr. Lowery, I hope you're doing well in College Station. L3 Communications is a company here in Waco, Texas that hires structural oriented engineers. The company specializes in aircraft modifications. It would be good to let students know about them. Thank you Dr. Lowery. Saul Balderas, E.I.T.
General: http://www.l-3com.com/ Employment: http://www.l-3com.com/careers/ Internships: http://www.l-3com.com/careers/new-grads-co-ops-and-internships.html
Dr. Lowery, Most municipalities have gone to NEO GOV, an on-line application process. They capture jobs from all over the nation including the ones here at the City of El Paso. Have the grads check it out. Good luck!http://www.neogov.com/Ellen "Lyon" Smyth'81 Ellen A. Smyth, P.E., MPADirector, Environmental ServicesCity of El Paso
Mr. Lowery,After 26+ yrs. in the pipeline industry, I moved over to the US Department of Transportation dealing with pipeline regulations. All current positions for the Federal government or found on:
www.USAJobs.com
This covers all facets of employment opportunities.
Gene RobersonStaff Engineer
Howdy! Thanks for the request for employment opportunities. At Burns & McDonnell, we are actively seeking Engineers (Civil, Environmental, Structural, etc), as we have just been awarded some major power plant projects (and we are excited about them!). Burns and Mac is a great place to work, and we even have a few Aggies here in Kansas City. :) I have only been with the company for 7 months, but as a former Application Specialist at Intergraph, I have known them for years. When I needed to move to Kansas City, I knew who I wanted to work for! I have recently married, but still check this email address with my former name. I guess I should get in the system and update my new status! Great to hear from you and please wish the graduates good luck! Let them know my name and contact information so I can help them, if possible. Please search our website, www.burnsmcd.com, for career opportunities. We have offices nationwide, but our HQ is in Kansas City, MO. Gig'em!Kari Williams Wrampe '[email protected] Applications EngineerBurns & McDonnell9400 Ward ParkwayKansas City, MO 64114
Hi Dr. Lowery,
I hope you are well. Although I no longer work for this company, I browsed around the City of Austin job search engine and they have a position available for a Wastewater systems planning engineer. The website to apply for this position is:
http://www.austincityjobs.org
Click on "Search Postings" on the left frame, write "068828" under the job requisition number, and leave all of the other values on default. They are looking for engineers with any type of experience.
Hope this helps at least a little bit. Best,
--
Jorge R UrquidiGraduate Research Assistant / Indoor Air QualityEnvironmental & Water Resources EngineeringThe University of Texas at Austin
Texas A&M Civil Engineering '10<[email protected]>
Dr. Lowery,Glad to see that you are still an advocate for the student. That was something that I admired about you when I was a student at TAMU.
We just recently hired someone to fill a new position that we had, but I may have an additional opening in the near future. Feel free to post our contact information as a potential job opportunity for recent graduates as well as those that may have lost a job and are looking. I will keep their information on file and will give them a call should something come available.
Homeyer Engineering, Inc.PO Box 294527 Lewisville, Texas 75029e-mail: [email protected]
ThanksSteven R. Homeyer, P.E. ‘94
TX FIRM REGISTRATION NO. F-8440 OK FIRM LICENSE NO. CA-6112 PHONE: 972-906-9985 FAX: 972-906-9987 WWW.HEI.US.COM
The City of McAllen Engineering Department currently has a job opening for a Designer (graduate engineer). We are seeking to fill the position as soon as possible. If there are any interested candidates, they can find the job description on our website, www.mcallen.net, under Apply for Jobs.
Yvette Barrera, PE, CFMCity EngineerCity of McAllen
Professor Lowery: Thank you for your email. I have the privilege of working at Jones & Carter, Inc. managing the Woodlands office. We notified
our HR Manager, Kim Williams, recently advising her we are looking for two (2) grads and will be attending the Fall Career Fair and accepting resumes. Please have your interested students contact Ms. Williams at [email protected] or mail the resumes to HR Department, Jones & Carter, Inc., 6335 Gulfton, Houston, TX 77081. Again, thank you for your inquiry and we look forward to visiting with the students at the Career Fair. Ed Shackelford, P.E.Vice President/Operations ManagerJones & Carter, Inc.
A long shot, if you want to work in Washington, D.C. or environs:
Professor Lowery. Thanks for the email. Unfortunately I'm retired and out of the system and can't be of assistance. Recommend you go to our local club web site at http://dcaggies.com and leave a message to our young Aggies. I'm a member of the board, the National Capital Texas A&M Club, and know they will assist if they can. Gig 'em, Jim Armenakis '58 BTHO SMU
The City of McAllen currently has a job opening for an EIT. Refer to www.McAllen.net for information.
Thank you,Christina Hickey '08
Replies must use the following subject line: “TAMU CE Resume (Field) (Last Name), where Field = General, Environmental, Ocean, etc., and Last Name is your last name”
From: Bobby Greaves [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 9:14 AMTo: Lee L. Lowery, Jr.Subject: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Lee, it’s always good to hear from you.
I am not hiring right now, but if you will forward resumes, I will review and pass on to potential employers I am doing business with.
Bdg\
Bobby D. GreavesExec. VP, Sec/TreaJSR, [email protected] 8835 Greaves Ln.Schertz, TX 78154
Bobby:
Sounds great, but be prepared to just toss the last 100 when they overwhelm you. I will tell them that unless they put “TAMUCE Resume (Field) (Last Name)” in the subject line, it will go out with the spam, to help you control it.
Thanks,
Lee
From: James Winfrey
Lee- I worked for AT&T and over the years they have generally hired several top engineering graduates every year from various universities. The best way to contact them is to go on the ATT.com web site and follow the directions.
http://att.jobs/ Jim '65
Master’s degree/candidates, Structures Option only:
Dr. Lowery,
Thank you for the email. We have hired a couple of civil engineers this year in our land development group here in Dallas. We have looked at a few structural candidates, but have not yet made a hire. Projects have been slow to develop this year and those on the books have slowed down or been phased out. There appears to be good project potential, but it is slow to come.
I will forward your email to our Dallas office who may need additional civil engineers in the future. I will also forward this information to our Fort Worth office who may need a structural engineer in the future.
If you have any master’s candidates with a structural emphasis, I would like to evaluate and possibly interview. I feel we will make an additional hire this year in our transportation group, but I’m not sure with the exact timing at this point.
I look forward to hearing back from you,cmg
HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC.
Chris M. Gilstrap, P.E., [email protected]://www.huitt-zollars.com/
Hi Dr. Lowery, Gig'em. Thanks for your email. We are, in fact, hiring in this office here in San Antonio. We are an affiliate of the largest recruiting organization in the world, MRINetwork (www.mrinetwork.com/careers), so we have our finger on the pulse of hiring across the USA. I'd love to hire a few Aggies to work here in our recruiting office in San Antonio. Now you might ask, "David, what on God's earth does a BSCE have to do with becoming a recruiter? They got their CE degree to be a headhunter?" Well, if I told you that a new college BSCE from TAMU could make $50,000 first year, $80,000 2nd year, and $100,000+ year three out of college, that would be the hard facts that may make a CE take a second look. In addition, we focus on placing engineers in companies, and it takes one to know one. We like to hire engineers who know how to recruit and communicate with other engineers. Please have any enthusiastic and outgoing (extrovert) CE's in your college give us a call. We'd love to talk with them. Thanks!
Lee: Please also direct them to the Account Executive job description on our company career website: www.mrinetwork.com/careers or have them go directly to our San Antonio office website: www.riverwalksearch.com. Or email me with any questions they might have. Thanks.
David David S. HillManaging Partner
Invite At LinkedIn: LINKEDIN PROFILE Our Website: www.RiverWalkSearch.comOur Phone: (210) 732 - 6400 ext. 103Our Fax: (210) 732 - 6402 River Walk Executive Search4241 Woodcock Drive, Suite C110San Antonio, TX 78228
MRINetworkEXPERTS IN GLOBAL SEARCHwww.MRINetwork.com
Dr. Lowery, I am glad to see the Civil Engineering department faculty at Texas A&M taking the time to beat the bushes for opportunities for recent and upcoming graduates. As a graduate from the Civil Engineering department in 1986, I am can relate to trying to find a job in a down market. Unfortunately, my employer KBR (Kellogg Brown & Root) is not hiring at this time. We have made it though the past couple years without having to make any significant staffing reductions but do not anticipate any significant hiring in the near future. The department manager of our Civil Engineering department does plan to continue to visit TAMU for your scheduled career fairs so students should keep KBR in mind when they attend them. Regards, M.L. Morrow, PEDept. Manager - Engineering Management (Project Engineering) KBR, Inc.601 Jefferson AvenueHouston, Texas USA 77002
Lee:
I would like to have a civil engineer with 3-5 years experience in general civil, land development/municipal projects who is willing to relocate to Midland/Odessa in West Texas. Able to be registered within a short time is preferable. John F. LandgrafLandgraf, Crutcher & Associates, Inc.521 North Texas Ave.Odessa, Texas [email protected]
I am employed by SDII Global based in Tampa, FL.We do insurance type work (forensics) on residential and commercial buildings. Currently, the Tampa office is adding personnel to meet new standards in the sink hole business in FL. That may be an opportunity. Right now in Texas we are not hiring, as work is somewhat slow. I actually review reports for the Tampa office when I have slow time here in Texas. Please feel free to contact the corporate office in Tampa:www.sdii-global.comKatie Androff - Human Resources Good LuckTommy Todd '74
Note: As always, http://sec.tamu.edu/ and http://careercenter.tamu.edu/ should be among your first considerations as seen below. L^3
We are planning to hire at least one new CE graduate around year end - maybe two. We will have engineers at the career fair on campus next month and we will be interviewing on campus this fall. If you can help us with this process that would be great.
We will be on campus interviewing on October 27th.
Ralph N. Wissel, P.E.Executive Vice PresidentCostello, Inc.
Howdy Dr. Lowery,
We are definitely hiring. We just hired several Aggie grads and are looking for more. Tell folks to go to this website and search openings for AECOM's Houston office.
I am actually interviewing an Aggie grad today!
https://jobs.aecom.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=20052&siteid=5022
Hope all is well,
Matt
Matthew K. Zeve, P.E., CFMHydrology & Hydraulics Department ManagerSenior Project Manager, Waterwww.aecom.com
Good to hear from you. All is going well down here in San Antonio. Work load is picking up slowly but it’s getting better.
I spoke with our HR gal and we are still actively hiring. We have offices in Austin, San Antonio and Houston.
I have clipped her response
Please have the students contact me directly. We have openings in the Land Development and Transportation departments. Ideal candidates - 1-2 year experienced EIT’s.
Best regards, Elizabeth S. MartinezDirector of Human ResourcesPape-Dawson Engineers, Inc.TBPE, Firm Registration #470555 E. Ramsey Rd.San Antonio, Texas 78216210-375-9000, Ext. 625210-375-9010 [email protected]
Hope this helps someone out there. I know how difficult it is to get a job in our industry right now.
Jon class 1991
Ps Don’t know if you remember my daughter Laura (dec 2010 grad). She was patient and after being out of school about 2 months had offers from Halliburton and Schaumberg. She is now working for Halliburton in Rock Springs Wyoming in their concrete division. She is loving it.Father and daughter are grateful she has a job. JON ADAMEVICE PRESIDENT, LAND DEVELOPMENTPAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, INC.
From: Gary GonzalezTo: Lee L. Lowery, Jr.Subject: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Dr. Lowery,
If you have some top notch people with a desire to do Project Management work in the offshore construction field, have them send resumes to the following people:
Lidia Lantier (HR) [email protected] Criswell (Marketing) [email protected]
www.palomaec.com
Gary K. Gonzalez ‘80PresidentPaloma Energy Consultants, LPTomball, TX
Note their request for letters of reference and/or contacts with your resume. L^3
Dr. Lowery:Thanks for contacting me. If you have some San Antonio candidates that will be looking to get back here, I will be happy to receive their resumes and would like to interview if their resumes are good and if our work load indicates we will need help. Generally your guys have good resumes so letters of reference or contacts are preferred. Our work load appears to be strengthening.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Michael M. Slay, P.E., R.P.L.S.PresidentSlay Engineering Co., [email protected] 123 AltgeltSan Antonio, Texas 78201www.slayengineering.com
Laredo Office9901 McPherson, #104Laredo, Texas 78045
From: Mario Martinez Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 9:51 AMTo: Lee L. Lowery, Jr.Subject: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Doctor Lowery,
Currently we are not hiring as the economy is poor at best. Hope America gets it right in November 2012 and elects a great leader to straighten out the mess this country is in and we can get people back to work and off the unemployment lines. We have several projects on hold due to financing and budget constraint problems and it appears everyone is waiting to see if congress will wake up and find a long-term realistic solution to our national dept crisis and reform the existing government policies that will create a business friendly environment and bring jobs back to America.
Mario:
Sounds just like what they were saying when you graduated 30 years ago.Now all we have to do is convince all our friends to vote (Democrat) (Republican). (Take your pick)Keep us in mind when the Dow hits (19k) (19). (Take your pick)
: )
Lee
From: Elizabeth AlexanderSent: Monday, August 15, 2011 9:51 AMTo: Lee L. Lowery, Jr.Subject: Re: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Howdy!
I received your email and thought I might respond with a few tips and such. I just graduated in May, and I moved to Midland, Texas with two solid job offers and more on the table. I took a job … only to find out it was not the right fit for my life at this period of time, and I was quickly able to transition to a job with Parkhill Smith and Cooper as a civil engineer. Thus far I have loved it.
I know students may not want to hear this, but they need to look beyond Houston, Austin, and Dallas. There are lots of job opportunities in West Texas right now with the oil boom, both in civil engineering and oil and gas, and they should not limit themselves to the big cities because [they think] Midland and Odessa are less than ideal. Trust me, this move has been one of the best parts of my life so far.
Please tell your current students to look into all the civil engineering firms in Midland and to make the calls! Midlanders are very friendly and willing to help, especially if you're lucky enough to find an Aggie! My best of luck to them all. Please let me know if you would like any other information or specifics on the area.
Gig'em!Elizabeth Alexander Oliver
Lee -
I just heard that M&M Mars in Waco is looking for several engineers but I'm not sure how many or what type. Sorry I don't have more information for you. I'll let you know if I hear about any other opportunities.
Angie (Jordan) ChancellorClass of '94
Thanks Angie:
They have a pretty good employment web site at
http://www.mars.com/global/careers-at-mars/job-search.aspx
In Waco they show http://www.mars.com/global/careers-at-mars/job-search/job-search-results.aspx?JobAreaCode=-1&SpecialisationCode=-1&RegionCode=NA&CountryCode=USA&StateCode=TX&CityCode=WAC
I’ll let the students rummage around on it and see what they can find. Huh. A candy company. I guess everyone needs engineers.
Lee
Lee,
The NOAA National Weather Service typically has several entry level hydrologist (begin at GS 7 track to GS 12) openings each year at its 13 River Forecast Centers. This year the Hydrologists in Charge in Tulsa, OK and Slidell, LA retired which after the domino effect will eventually create a couple of opportunities but not necessarily at those locations. I would advise any students interested in working for the federal government to create a profile and set up search engines at www.usajobs.gov. I'll keep a watch out for entry level positions and will forward them to you.
Good luck,
Frank Bell Added 9/24/11:Lee,
I'm sure some additional civil engineering / hydrology jobs will come of this.
Frank
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 22, 2011
NOAA announces contract to construct National Water CenterAlabama facility will improve river and flood forecasting
NOAA today announced the award of a contract to Triune-Beck, Joint Venture V
of Dallas to build the new NOAA National Water Center on the campus of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.
Amid growing economic and societal demands for more integrated and
expansive water resources information, the center will integrate and combine the capabilities of multiple federal water partners to expand and improve river and flood forecasting, enhance water resource management, accelerate the application of research to real world uses and provide a single portal for water resources information.
The $18,881,500 award to construct the center will create a first-of-its-kind facility
that will combine hydrological forecasting operations and research under one roof to support field operations, improve joint agency coordination and address emerging stakeholder needs.
“Water resource issues are complex, multi-disciplinary and growing, as we’ve seen with this year’s floods in the northeast and the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio rivers and the prolonged drought across much of the South,” said NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco. “The necessary expertise and capabilities to address these cross-boundary issues rarely reside within one agency or organization. There is an increasing need for close partnerships among federal agencies and local, state and regional entities; the National Water Center provides a focal point to address this national need.”
The center will help achieve the strategy of the Integrated Water Resources Science and Services (IWRSS)—a federal partnership of agencies, including NOAA, with complementary missions in water science, observation, prediction and management who are committed to addressing the nation’s water resources information and management needs. NOAA anticipates the center will facilitate a strong collaborative relationship with the University of Alabama and other universities.
Among other functions, the center will include a water resources forecasting
operations center, an applied water resources research and development laboratory, a geo-intelligence laboratory, and a distance learning center. The facility will reflect sustainable design principles and meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.
The center is part of NOAA’s commitment to creating a Weather-Ready Nation,
in which the country is able to prepare for and respond to environmental events that affect safety, health, the environment, economy, and homeland security. The center will be a cornerstone of this effort by providing emergency managers with detailed maps that explicitly show forecasted locations and effects of flooding, so they can direct their evacuation and mitigation measures more effectively. New forecasts of water supply and availability will help decision-makers plan for uncertain water futures, make more effective decisions, build more resilient communities, and create new business opportunities.
NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's
environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve
and manage our coastal and marine resources. Join us on Facebook, Twitter and our other social media channels.
http://www.cectexas.com/pages/employment.html
From: Pivonka, Carl E Cc: Hartman, DanSubject: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Lee, I am not sure ExxonMobil is hiring Civil Engineers specifically, but they are always hiring employees for all our worldwide operations. Our Production Department has hired Civil Engineers in the past to perform Petroleum Engineering duties, because the knowledge necessary is similar to the background Civil Engineers have. I suggest that you have interested graduates complete the online form for Employment at our ExxonMobil website, (http://www.exxonmobil.com/Corporate/imports/careers/careers.aspxand), and they will be instructed as to how to apply for employment. Hope this helps, and I do hope all our graduating Aggies can find jobs. Maybe they should consider running for office so we can get some honest politicians in Washington to save our country and our economy from inevitable doom if we continue the path we are on……. Gig em’ Carl Pivonka, Class of ‘78ExxonMobil Billings Refinery700 ExxonMobil Road
P.S. Lee, I copied this note to Dan Hartman, a fellow Aggie and a dear friend who may know of some employment opportunities in Texas as he has been working for an Engineering Consulting firm in the Dallas area for all his career.
Thanks Carl:
Good to know and I will pass your suggestion on to the students. Turning them into politicians would be difficult since they had to pass an ethics class. : )
Lee
Howdy Lee, I retired from Hercules Offshore a little over a year ago and have been consumed by retirement activities and out of touch with the industry. I was running construction projects and doing some structural design for modification projects. Hercules operates a fleet of shallow water offshore drilling rigs, mostly jackups. Generally the industry hires engineers with a few years structural, construction (steel fabrication) or mechanical work experience, but they are a small company
compared to the deepwater drillers such as behemoths Transocean and Noble Drilling and may be willing to take on an engineer without industry experience. Their website is www. herculesoffshore .com . They are presently looking for engineers in projects. These guys generally work under the guidance of a senior person. [Redacted – L^3]. He may be able to help, or put the candidate in touch with personnel. Hercules was also hiring summer interns while I was there. They could be a source of employment for the CE undergraduates. Regards, Paul M. Bass, PE
http://www.herculesoffshore.com/employment.html
Permanent employment possibilities plus internships:L^3
From: Davis, Patrick To: 'Lee L. Lowery, Jr.'Subject: RE: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
My company, Enterprise Products, is a large midstream oil and gas company. It has an engineering developmental rotational program already in place to consider graduating engineers. Three of these have now been rotated through my department, 2 of which are Aggies. The program seems to be working very well. One of the young Aggie engineers that worked for me, Brian Booth, is a civil engineer.
I suggest contact with Erik Wimberly, who manages this program and the company’s intern program, as well.
Erik’s email address is: [email protected]
SincerelyPat Davis, ‘70Manager Gas IntegrityEnterprise Products210 528 4244
Dr. Lowery,It’s good to hear from you. Hope all is well!Yes, my company is hiring ( http://www.nat.aero/employment/ ). Unfortunately all currently listed positions have some amount of aerospace experience required. However, I would encourage anyone who has an interest in aerospace to submit a resume, you never know, we may have an immediate need for a recent graduate.If your graduates would like to learn more about what we do at Northwest Aerospace Technologies they should visit: http://www.nat.aero/products/
Regards and Gig ‘emKen Slavick
Apply at https://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=KSAENG&cws=1&rid=112
Other KSA openings at https://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=KSAENG&cws=1L^3
Lee:
We currently have an opening here in our Tyler office for an EIT. We are looking for someone with up to three years of experience with emphasis on water and sewer computer modeling and general water and sewer experience.
They can find the advertisement for the position at www.ksaeng.com.
Walter F. (Tracy) Hicks, III, P.E. | Vice PresidentWisenbaker, Fix and Associates/KSA Engineers, Inc. | www.ksaeng.comKSA Engineers, Inc. - Building Stronger Communities.
Permanent / Interns / Co-op
Hi Dr. Lowery, I work at BakerRisk in San Antonio, and we are almost always looking for qualified entry level engineers. Typically, we require a Ph.D., M.S., or M.E. in structures for our full-time engineers. We also have an active intern/co-op program, and these candidates have typically at least completed their junior year and must be interested in structures. Our intern/co-op program has also been successful for people who have completed their B.S. and are about to start working toward their Master's degree but want to get some work experience for a semester or two. Feel free to pass this information along to your students. Interested candidates can find more information about BakerRisk at www.bakerrisk.com and can send in their resume online. We have also had a presence at the A&M recruiting fair for the past several years and plan to be there again this September. Regards,Matt Edel, P.E.Class of '95
Dear Dr. Lowery,
I teach at Blinn College in Brenham. We are looking for someone who is interested in teaching Developmental Mathematics classes. Contact Randal Hoppens (Head of Mathematics Department) at [email protected]. The Department website is http://www.blinn.edu/matheng/index.htm.
My Blinn email is [email protected].
David Fleeger
I don't have anything specific. However, you should let them know about different job websites.
http://USAJobs.com is one. Most Federal jobs are listed on there. I had never worked for the Government until I accepted a position in Afghanistan. Turns out the Corps of Engineers is a great place to work. Lots of Corps of Engineers jobs on that site
Tony Ruth Roof
Dr LoweryI have forwarded your email to our HR department as Technip is interviewing/hiring. The website to visit is www.technip.us and there is atab for 'Careers'. Technip is an international company that is involved inSubsea, Onshore and Offshore construction/installation projects.
Thank you,Adam DushinskeProject Manager – Technip Umbilical Systems- DUCO IncTechnip Umbilical Systems- DUCO Inc – 16661 Jacintoport BlvdHouston, TX 77015www.technip.com
Dear Mr. Lowery, I am retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in Huntsville, Texas. I recently found that there are two engineering vacancies at the agency. Pay is up to $86,000. Go to the TDCJ website: www.tdcj.state.tx.us and go to the home page to find the employment info.
Regards, Charles E. Morgan P.E., InactiveClass of 1966
See http://www.seal-eng.com/ L^3
Howdy L>3,
I am long time retired from my old firm, Seal Engineering, Inc., in Alexandria, VA. However, the firm is run by three CE's, my son-in-law from Clarkston (upstate NY) and two VaTech Hokies. From time to time they hire CE's, both for summer work (Jrs turning Srs) and full time (graduates).
If any Aggie CE is looking for a job in the Washington DC area, they can contact David A. Fyffe, PE. at Seal Engineering, Inc., 3323 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Seal Engineering is a small but growing firm specializing in Roofing, Waterproofing and Concrete restoration, investigation, engineering and design.
Dave is married to my daughter, an Aggie Landscape Architect.
Gig'em and good luck with your project.
Walt Parsons
Lee,Wish I could help, but I spent my CE career in the military and have long since retired. The military does offer outstanding careers for CE grads; Corps of Engineers, MSC, etc and offer grad school, etc. Perhaps some of your recent grads might want to consider this as an option.
John F. Erskine, '60COL (Ret)
From: Saleem Ahmed [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 11:52 AMTo: Lee L. Lowery, Jr.Subject: Re: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Prof. Lowery,
It is indeed a pleasure to hear from a familiar faculty member after sometime. I am Sr. Vice President in a firm of Consulting Engineers. Firm is in practice for last 50 yrs and about 500+ strong.
It would be great to employ Civil Engineers from my University. Unfortunately we are on the other side of the world. We are based in Karachi Pakistan and have offices in the region as well. It would be interesting to know if some bright young graduates wanting to return home after completing studies there. Also if any Senior Engineers desiring to move back. We specialize in Highways and Transportation, Water Resources and Maritime Engineering.
Feel free to route some CV's to me. [email protected]
Best regards
Saleem AhmedClass of '83
http://www.westonsolutions.com/careers/opportunities.aspxL^3
Dr. Lowery: Here are some of the US opportunities available at Weston Solutions.
Assistant Engineer 2 Houston, TX 6/17/2011
Assistant Engineer Houston, TX 5/23/2011
Water/Wastewater Senior Project Engineer
Houston, TX 12/7/2010
Assistant Air Engineer Austin, TX 4/19/2011
Regards, Justin Sandt '08
http://www.cccgroupinc.com/index.php I will post their response when it comes in. Meanwhile, the above link could prove useful. L^3
Dr. Lowery,
We are always looking for young, motivated professionals. We are a mid-sized industrial contractor ($400 million/year) and do not perform any design engineering. Our emphasis is in attracting graduates interested in construction management. In the past we have been less than successful in this endeavor with Aggie CE's, as most want (understandably) to pursue a career as a professional engineer. We have tried to recruit construction science graduates, but their interests have been in the housing/commercial sectors. I personally prefer to hire civil engineers because of the background/education they receive but, as stated above, most are not interested in the nuts and bolts of building complex projects. For the right person it can lead to a very rewarding career. I have forwarded this letter to our HR department with instructions to send your Department our contact information. While we do not hire a lot of project engineers each year, we are always hiring a few. Hope this will help. Gig'em, Rob Urban '76 Robert L. (Rob) UrbanVice PresidentCCC Group, Inc
Dr. Lowery- Kara and I work for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC). The civil engineers work at the downtown office or at one of the seven treatment plants within Cook County. Job openings are posted on the website www.mwrd.org We are happy to provide more information about working at MWRDGC. Charles & Kara Jackson4830 W Balmoral AveChicago, Illinois [email protected]
Dr Lowery,
Williams Gas Pipeline loves to hire aggie civils. We are expecting to hire about 8 engineers for our engineering development program starting next year. Please have the students look for us on our website www.williams.com and at the upcoming career fair.
Trey MooreClass of "04
Good advice is as valuable as good leads. L^3
Hi Lee,
I’ve been in the USCG for the past 23 years and no openings for engineers, unless you wear a uniform. Before that, I was looking for oil in Alaska. Before that, I was a structural engineer designing 500 man camps for BP. My advice I give to young engineers is to speak another language. In Canada, those who speak English and French run the firms. In Europe, one must speak two languages in addition to their native language, just to graduate from High School. Also, don’t be afraid to change to Plan B. (Plan A is the way we’ve always done business). At this point in my career, I am doing energy audits (with an AE) because that is where the work is at the moment. I know more about chillers, economizers, motion sensors, heat pumps, light controls etc. then I dreamed possible. Hard to believe when I was going to school, the two fields most sought after were aeronautical and nuclear engineering. Neither field of which has a lot of potential in today’s climate. As I learned in graduate school, you must be willing to change to survive. Sorry, I couldn’t offer more in the form of jobs. Thanks
Robert B. Mallahan P.E. LEED APUSCG SMC
From: Cody Cockroft Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 12:44 PMTo: Lee L. Lowery, Jr.Subject: RE: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Howdy,
It is nice to hear from you. It is good to know that the Texas A & M Civil Engineering department continues to develop good civil engineers.
Our Houston Water Resource Division is currently looking to hire the following candidates as follows:
Immediately:Water Resource Engineer - 8 – 12 years experience- interest in large hydraulic structures (dams, levees, flood control structures) and water conveyance
systems- ideal candidate will be registered in Texas with proven experience in open channel hydraulics, steel,
reinforced concrete, and geotechnical engineering- Proven experience in leading a project team (including virtual teams)- Interest in mentoring less experienced staff
- Experience in complicated engineering analysis and design (including developing and overseeing engineering production and construction drawings and specifications)
Water Resource EIT- interest (and some experience) in large hydraulic structures and water conveyance structures- 0 – 3 years experience (prefer 2 – 3 years experience or less than 2 years in his/her ability to take
the P&P exam)
December 2011/January 2012:Water Resource EIT- interest in large hydraulic structures and water conveyance structures
If you know of any candidates who minimally meet the criteria referenced above, please have them send their resume directly to me or Amy Caster (human resources). Her email address is: [email protected]
Also, feel free to pass along our website to any undergraduate/graduate/post graduate students that are interested in the world of water: www.freese.com. We have been in business 117 years and don’t plan to do anything but continue to succeed in the civil engineering marketplace by being trusted advisors to our growing client base.
Best regards,
Cody Cockroft, P.E.
From: Cooper Dickerson Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 12:44 PMTo: Lee L. Lowery, Jr.Subject: Re: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Dr. Lowery, I am working for Bechtel OG&C based out of the Houston office doing field engineering. I know we have been hiring all kinds of college graduates in the past 6 months. I think something like 50+ college graduates. I don't have any direct contacts to give, but can give the advice of applying online (that's what I did) at http://bechtel.com/careers.html. I also think we will have a booth set up at the career fair. We have a lot of great opportunities, particularly international work. I was hired in June and spent about a month in the Houston office and I have recently moved to a project in Angola. I will be here for about 6 months helping with commissioning and start-up of a 2 train LNG facility. From here I will probably go to Australia to work on the construction of 1 of 4 LNG plants for which we are the EPC contractor.
The opportunity for overseas work is here, but we also have Houston based positions (project controls, engineering design, procurement). I am sure we will be hiring many more graduates to help fill the need in Australia and I will be sure to pass along any helpful information regarding college recruiting. Regards,
Cooper Dickerson
If you are qualified, please email me with your resume at [email protected] and remind me to search for Butch Exley’s email. I will forward it if I think you are what they are looking for.
Lee
Tough market right now. We are looking for experienced pipeline engineers (Civils, Mechanicals, Chemicals). Know any? We are in the same shape as a lot of the major oil and gas companies that have hired too many engineers right out of school without enough experienced engineers to train them.
If I hear of any opportunities I will let you know.
Best regards,
Butch Exley
Lee,
I received your e-mail below. Our company, Precision Demolition has one opening for an estimator/project manager and we expect to have at least two next year. Feel free to send applicants our way.
Regards,
Ray RinkerVice PresidentPrecision Demolition LLC1125 East State Highway 121Lewisville, TX [email protected]
Revised from the second email listed below. Now looking for both Professional Engineers and EIT’s. L^3
Reply to Mr. Gerbig at [email protected]
Dr. Lowery,
I was recently made aware that Pacheco Koch Consulting Engineers is now interviewing for a much wider range of EIT’s and potential EIT’s: From individuals with professional experience to December graduates. It would be much appreciated if you directed interested individuals to my attention. Our website is www.pkce.com if students/candidates want to see some of our projects and get a feel for our company’s work before submitting a resume.Thank you again for your help.
Regards,
A. Greg Gerbig Project Engineer
8350 N. Central Expwy, Suite 1000Dallas, Texas 75206 -1612
From: A. Greg Gerbig Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 9:22 AMTo: 'Lowery, Lee'Subject: RE: Subject: Job Opportunity
Dr. Lowery,
Good to hear from you. Thank you for confirming my intentions before providing your assistance. Yes, we are still looking for candidates to interview. We are currently looking for EITs with some land development experience but we always have our eyes open for exceptional individuals.I know you to be quite the matchmaker: I came to you in 2007 asking if you knew of any internships in the middle east and a few months later you put me in touch with Mr. Shawn West of Fluor for a 5-month internship/co-op in Abu Dhabi.Thank you for your help while I was attending Texas A&M and thank you for your assistance now.
Regards,
A. Greg Gerbig Project Engineer
8350 N. Central Expwy, Suite 1000Dallas, Texas 75206 -1612
Dr. Lowery,
I received your e-mail requesting employment opportunities and will have a need for several EIT/Recent Grads as early as October of this year. The work will be performing traffic studies across the state and will require continuous travel (minus the weekends) for the better part of 1 year… My firm Binkley & Barfield, Inc. will be performing speed studies necessary to increase speed limits from 70mph to 75 mph. If you have any students looking for immediate work please have them send a resume to me.
Warm Regards,
Charlie
Charles R. Stevens Jr., PE, PTOE, LEED APSenior Project Manager - Traffic EngineeringBinkley & Barfield, Inc. 1710 Seamist DriveHouston, Texas 77008P: 713.869.3433C: 713.725.5841F: 713.869.6702Email: [email protected] www.binkleybarfield.com Howdy,This gentleman may have a spot for someone interested in civil site work design and also surveying work. You would be working under a Registered Professional Engineer, and a Registered Public Land Surveyor. Other general civil engineering work may also be available. Work can be full or part time, but they are especially looking for some full time people. The firm is based in Conroe, Tx and is flexible on work hours and where you can do the work. You can work out of their office, or possibly work at home and commute. Mr. Servantes is a TAMU CE graduate.
Please contact Mr. Rafael Servantes at [email protected]
Dr. Lowery, I work for 2H Offshore, designing and analyzing deep water riser systems for the oil and gas industry. We are currently looking for new engineers graduating this August
and December (structural emphasis is preferred). Information on who to contact can be found at http://www.2hoffshore.com/, and I believe we are on the career center's website as well. Also, if you have any students in particular you would personally recommend, it would be greatly appreciated. Job Description: 2H Offshore Inc has an opening for a Graduate Engineer/Analyst position in our Houston office. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out structural design and analysis of riser systems and subsea structures, and subsequently for technical reporting and presentation of results to clients. Occasional travel within the US or overseas will be necessary.The ideal candidate would have the following:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering, mathematics or physics, with GPA of 3.5
or above. Software experience with Microsoft Office and finite element analysis packages.
Some knowledge of computer programming is preferable but not essential. Regards, Chris Patton
Latest email (an earlier email from them is posted below):
Dr. Lowery,
Good to hear from you again and appreciate the opportunity to share information once again on potential positions that the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) for the US Army Corps of Engineers continues to seek people for employment.
The attached document is an e-mail that you and I exchanged about two years ago concerning the type of positions that we continually are trying to fill within the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL). These are still valid as to the type of work but would like to add a couple of items that need to be out on the table to go along with this:
1) Each job description shows a point of contact which in most cases is a branch chief. Since I started the role that I now have as the recruiting coordinator for GSL back in late 2008 it has worked well to make me the point of contact as individuals seek additional information about job opportunities. Because of the nature of their work being a branch chief (BC) it has worked well to let folks contact me and take some of that burden off the BC. My contact information (e-mail and phone #) is listed below the signature line of the e-mail.
2) I also have activity involved with the 6 other laboratories that make up the ERDC and can share people's interest with other laboratories within the ERDC.
3) ERDC is still in a hiring mode for the best and brightest engineers and scientists (E&S) available in the jobs arena at this time. HOWEVER, it is important to share that the success of the last 2+ years in our hiring programs has been good and our needs are not nearly as great as they have been in the recent past. That coupled with what we all hear daily in terms of budget cuts and funding means our hiring will definitely be at a reduced pace in FY12. Our focus will be on truly the best and brightest folks and this will also include the recruitment of folks at the midcareer levels that are abundant in the job market right now with the economic climate being what it is.
4) There are several places I would pass on as suggestions for coming graduates to keep an eye to. Many government positions are advertised on www.USAJobs.gov. I would make sure students routinely browse this site to see what may be available. Also the federal government is in the process of developing some new programs under the direction of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the government that is targeted at making it easier for recent graduates to find employment with federal agencies. One of those programs that is entitled "RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAMS" is due to be rolled out in late 2011 or early 2012. This is intended to be available to students who are 2 years or less out of graduation.
Hope this will give you some additional information to assist you in your efforts to advocate on behalf of your students. We continue to see Texas A&M as a very strong program for E&S candidates and appreciate your keeping us before the students in that regard. Feel free to pass on my contact information to anyone who may be interested.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Regards,
James HenryResearch General Engineer - GSL Recruiting Coordinator US Army Corp of Engineers, ERDC-GSL3909 Halls Ferry RoadVicksburg, MS 39180(601)634-4586e-mail: [email protected]
Previous year’s email:
Texas A&M University Zachry Civil Engineering Department,
My name is James Henry and I am a contract engineer currently working for the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) within the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) for the US Army Corps of Engineers in Vicksburg, MS.
The focus of my activity is primary centered on providing assistance in the recruiting efforts for GSL and ERDC in general. Dr. Bill Grogan who
is the Deputy Director for GSL asked, as you will note below, that I contact you with some current information about where we are looking for folks in our recruiting efforts at this time. GSL is very actively recruiting engineers and scientists at all levels and in many disciplines of service of which Civil Engineering is a primary one. The following is a brief description of the mission and overview of GSL:
"The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) serves the US Army and the country by developing solutions to challenges in geotechnical and structural engineering and related disciplines. The GSL mission focuses on military engineering to develop innovative technologies for survivability and protective structures, force protection, and maneuver support and on civil works engineering to support water-resource infrastructure and geosciences. Research conducted in GSL's nine branches encompasses the areas of soil mechanics, engineering geology, near-surface geophysics, earthquake engineering, pavements, mobility and trafficability of military vehicles, weapons effects and blast mitigation, structural design and performance of structures under static and dynamic loadings, earth dynamics, and the uses and performance of concrete, cement, and other construction materials. Research in numerical modeling and computer simulation involving the many areas of investigation is also undertaken."
Attached is a file which contains several job descriptions which cover the type positions that are being looked at by the various branches for filling areas of need with our organization. Our FY09 hiring has been steady and aggressive to this point and we are currently beginning to focus on the FY10 activities and although the specific job openings may vary this listing should give you and your students a feel and the type positions that are available.
ERDC's efforts in recruiting engineers and scientists is aimed heavily at the folks who have excelled in their academic careers as well as having an eye out for talented folks with advanced degrees. To that point, ERDC typically is looking for individuals with 3.5 GPA or higher in their major field of study. In addition to the research and development areas where we are concentrated within ERDC, there are numerous other organizations within the Army Corps of Engineers such as the district and division facilities in various locations throughout the country including the Vicksburg District of the Corps of Engineers. Most the districts within the Army Corp are also hiring personnel. Two websites that give additional information about the ERDC and GSL are as follows:
www.erdc.usace.army.mil www.gsl.erdc.usace.army.mil
Hope this information will be of value to you and the fine students at Texas A&M. We currently have a strong relationship with Texas A&M through a good number of folks who are alumni of there here at the GSL facility. Would welcome the opportunity to explore potential positions with those interested in this type of career. My contact information is provided above.
Best Regards,
James Henry
Postings such as the following should have you extrapolating: Is Dallas County hiring in this office? Then they are probably hiring in other offices too. Google Dallas County and get other leads. Is Dallas County hiring, then Leon County probably is too, and other counties, and other cities, and other states. A lot of work to look all this up? Better than no work.
Mr. Lowry, My name is Tony Irvin, and I work for Dallas County Public Works in the engineering section. I was forwarded this e-mail by a TAMU alumnus who works in my office. We do have one opening in our business unit for an entry level engineer. This position requires an EIT certification, a BS in civil engineering and one year of experience in the civil engineering field. We largely design roadway projects that are commissioned through our capital improvement program. The attached human resources position description provides additional detail on what the position generally encompasses. If you know of anyone who has an interest in this area of civil engineering and meets the requirements, please have them contact me. Thank you,Tony Irvin Antonial (Tony) Irvin, P.E.Project Manager Dallas County Public Works411 Elm Street | 4th Floor | Dallas, TX 75202p: 214.653.6457 | f: [email protected]
DALLAS COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION – CURRENT
Job Title: Civil Engineering Designer Job Code: 80222 Job Grade: PE6
Reports to: Senior Design Civil Engineer Pos. No: 254,4099, SIC: 9532 4104 , 285, 9046
Department: Public Works Loc. Code: 3330072 FLSACode: E
Division: Engineering/Construction CService Code: C EEOC Code: 802011
Summary of Functions: Under the supervision of the SI'. Design Civil Engineer designs roads, streets and bridges and ancillary works, prepares cost estimates and contract documents.
Management Scope: Directs computer-aided drafters, engineering technicians and field survey parties in preparation of construction plans, estimates and specifications.
Duties and Responsibilities:I. Designs projects for streets, road and bridges, including storm sewer and other hydraulic systems.2. Prepares plans, specifications, estimates and bid documents and proposals for construction.3. Reviews and designs revisions for engineering construction plans prepared by others.4. Prepares right of way documents and maps for acquisition of right of way; reviews right of way documents. Prepares plans and exhibits for railroad agreements. Assists field survey party chiefs in acquiring field data necessary to design and prepare construction plans and/or right of way documents.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education. Experience and Training:Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or in a job related field of study. One (I) year of additional experience required in Civil Engineering.
Special Requirements:Certification by TX. State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers as an Engineer-ill-Training or become certified within one year from the date of hire. Skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Physical Requirements:Must be able to traverse various work sites
Dr. Lowery, Dow Chemical has 1-2 slots open for a civil/structural graduate. I will be recruiting for these positions at the upcoming career fair. Please encourage your students to come to our booth and speak with myself or Cole Walsh. They will also be able to apply at the career center.
Thank You,
David Sandoval
David Sandoval Civil Engineer Engineering Solutions Freeport The Dow Chemical Company 2301 N Brazosport Blvd APB Freeport, Texas
Dear Sir, As you may know, there have been several large earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, where I am based. In addition to the huge task of inspecting and analysing buildings to ensure their safety, over 1000 buildings will need to be rebuilt. As well as this, a huge ammount of infrastructure (roads, water supply, stormwater and sewerage) have been badly damaged. Further, geotechnical engineers are undertaking a huge study to determine the extent of shaking and liquefaction damage, and attempting to establish future risk. As you can imagine, civil engineers are at a premium. I know its probably a little out of their way, but some of the more adventurous Aggies may be able to find work with one of the consultancies, construction companies, local authorities etc. involved in the rebuild. I would suggest google searching
"Christchurch civil engineering jobs" or similar, due to the wide range of jobs available. Please contact me if you have any questions, and good luck to the students in finding jobs. Thanks and Gig 'em, Chris Urmson '10.
C. R. Urmson, BE (Hons), MS, GIPENZ Structural EngineerChristchurch, New ZealandMobile: 021-074-0158E-mail: [email protected]
Pretty hard to give salary requirements when you don’t know where it is, but …
Dear Saul,
I hope everyone is doing well. The below job details are forwarded to you by
Michael Geier of PTS, [email protected]
We are seeking a EIT/Graduate Engineer - Site Development
Responsible for providing engineering design support (AutoCAD construction drawings, engineering reports, design calculations, quantity and cost estimates, and bid documents) for a variety of site projects and clients.Requirements: BSCE with previous civil engineering internships.Experience in design on multi- and single-family residential developments, commercial, industrial, public, and healthcare facilities a plus.
If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, SUBMIT A RESUMEindicating SALARY requirements (client will not accept resume without salary requirements) to:
[email protected] in Word .doc format.
Sincerely,Mike Geier
Lee,
We are looking for a CE EIT with education in municipal engineering, i.e., streets, drainage, grading, surveying, utilities, planning, and must know AutoCAD. Having some experience would certainly help.
Arizpe is a 21 year-old firm headquartered in Austin providing full services in architecture, interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, environmental and transportation engineering. We are one of the few fortunate firms to have several large government contracts that we are trying to get staffed.
Any resumes should be mailed to my office to the attention of Robert Arizpe, Principal and General Manager, or Jason Asbury, Director of Engineering.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
Caesar
If you want to work in Corpus Christi and would like to contact Mr. Veteto, please contact me. [email protected]
Dr. Lowery,
I don’t have any entry level positions open at this time, but it’s good to know that I can contact you directly if I do.
However, if there are any Corpus Christi area graduates who would like to contact me, I’ll be glad to meet and talk. Maybe I can help find something for them, or at least offer whatever advice I may have on where to look.
Thanks!
Pat
Patrick D. Veteto, PE, RPLS
Dr. Lowery,ExxonMobil is hiring. Students should look at the ExxonMobil website for information and applications. They should also look to interview on campus, as the campus recruiters will try and match interests with business needs. Our hiring criteria remains similar to previous years and we look closely at overall GPA and relevant experience.
In my particular area, ExxonMobil Development, we are hiring in both core engineering disciplines as well as engineers interested in a career in Project Management. I would encourage the students to be as clear as they can regarding what their interests are and what they are not.
Great to hear from you. Hope all is well.
Regards,
George A BridgesChief Project Management Engineer
Howdy Dr. Lowery,
Thank you for reaching out for the CE students. These are unusual and changing times. My company’s current list of available positions is here: http://www.otie.com/careers.php?page=jobs
In addition to these, we're always looking for skill sets that match the diverse opportunities we come across. Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE) is an engineering, environmental, and construction company (www.otie.com). Our San Antonio office primarily works with Department of Defense clients.
I would encourage students to seek internships and employment opportunities with contractors performing federal work or members of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) (http://profile.same.org/search/). Visiting these companies websites, sending resumes, and calling or visiting to learn their current needs will help their chances. Timing is everything so the earlier they apply the better employers can determine if or how to use their skills. The smaller companies may be harder to find or not present at career fairs, but a simple Google search will bring up most if not all in any given location.
I hope this helps.
Thanks,
Sam Knotts ‘07Sam Knotts, EITStaff Engineer
Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)1030 Central Parkway SouthSan Antonio, TX 78232www.otie.com
Engineering, Science and Construction
Dear Dr. Lowery,
I graduated from TAMU Civil Engineering in 2002. These are indeed tough times. The company I currently work for is called Ocean Dynamics, LLC. As of two years ago, we were purchased by a Dutch shipping company called Dockwise BV (www.dockwise.com).
Before we were bought, we specialized in structural and marine engineering (and design) of offshore fixed production platforms, towers, and floating semi-submersibles and spars. Now we have also added to our bag of tricks: barge engineering and design, heavy transport vessel modifications, transportation and installation engineering of offshore platforms (both fixed and floating).
Our company is located in Houston, TX and we comprise of mostly Aggies (~80%). Our sister company under the same roof is roughly 99% Aggies. Last Spring, we were registered with the TAMU Career Center, and were able to hire a couple interns and a recent graduate. One of the interns was from TAMUG. We do our best to look after our fellow alumni.
Please find my contact information below:
Nathan Contreras, PEStructural Engineering Manager Ocean Dynamics LLC16340 Park Ten Place, Suite 200 Houston, TX 77084 http://www.oceandyn.com
If we have any openings, we will be sure and re-register with the TAMU Career Center. Also, some advice to students is to sign up for a LinkIn account. This is an excellent way to network professionally with employers and former students.
Best Regards,
Nathan
Dear Dr. Lowery.
In response to this email, there may be opportunities for young graduates in the Panama Canal Expansion Program. I am presently the site representative of the local partner of the Consotrium Grupo Unidos por el Canal which is responsible for the construction of the new Third Set of Locks Project (USD 3.2B project). The consortium is composed of 4 companies:
1. Sacyr Vallehermoso – Spain2. Impregilo – Italy3. Jan de Nul – Belgium4. Constructora Urbana – Panama (this is the company I represent).
If you have people interested in coming to Panama, have them contact me at this email address:[email protected]
Best Regards,
Carlos FabregaExecutive Vicepresident
Constructora Urbana S.A.Via España y Calle 19 Final Rio AbajoPanama, Panamawww.grupoucusa.com
Howdy!
We are currently looking for graduates, preferably with a graduate degree in pavements / materials (5th floor TTI type).
Please forward their resumes to my work e-mail. [email protected]
Thank you and Gig'em!
Tim Martin, P.E.Senior Project ManagerFugro Consultants, Inc.8613 Cross Park Dr.Austin, TX. 78754
Howdy,I personally don't know of any jobs in my office, but here is the company website: http://www.shawgrp.com/
To search for jobs, simply click on the "Search Careers" button on the left-hand side.Good luck to all those graduating Ags and Gig 'Em,Jason Anderson '00
Dr. Lowery, My company just filled a few positions recently, so I don't believe they are actively looking at the moment. However, they post open positions to the website here: Wallace Careers
Katherine Rainey, E.I.
Wallace Engineering - Structural Consultants, Inc.Structural and Civil Consultants200 East Brady StreetTulsa, Oklahoma 74103
Going to take some research to see what this is all about, so you won’t look stupid, and to see if you are interested. L^3
Mr. Lowery, I have positions that come available often as construction administrators (contract employment). The construction administrators are the field management for civil construction projects where the general contractor has defaulted on the project. These projects are the responsibility of the surety, and the company I work for represents the surety. We are currently working on projects in Texas, North Dakota, and Montana. Contract employees are paid hourly or daily, and all lodging, transportation, fuel, per diem, and reasonable expenses are paid for. Please send any interested candidates my way. Thanks. Jeff Woodall, P.E.Sage Contractor Services972-302-1276
From: brady baggs [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:17 PMTo: Lee L. Lowery, Jr.Subject: Re: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
We would be interested in hiring an aggie graduate. Preferably one that has passed the FE exam and is from the San Antonio area or that is seriously committed in living here. Please feel free to contact me with anyone that is interested. Thanks,
Brady BaggsVickrey and AssociatesSan Antonio, TX
If you need to contact Mr. Claunch personally, contact me at [email protected]. To see what they do: http://www.hdrinc.com/ For job opportunities see http://www.hdrinc.com/careers
Hello Professor Lowry,
Thank you for your note. I hope you know that your training back in 1969 to 1973 paid off for me. After graduation I began my civil engineering career in Dallas, then moved to Houston, where I worked for several large engineering firms prior to starting my own firm in 1985. Over the next 23 years, Claunch & Miller, Inc. Engineering Consultants became a very successful civil engineering firm specializing in Municipal engineering and in 2008 accepted an offer of acquisition from HDR Engineering. ( A nationwide firm of 8,000 employees)
Now as Senior Vice President and Managing Principal of the Houston HDR office I often talk of how valuable my education at Texas A&M was. We have hired many Aggies over the years and look forward to hiring many more.
The answer to your note is—YES we do have job opportunities at HDR Engineering. I would be happy for you to pass along our name to graduating seniors and to those that are looking for internships prior to graduation.
I wish you and the University all the best.
Sincerely,
Chris Claunch
Dr. Lowery, Great to hear from you. I currently work in a small structural engineering firm based out of Dallas that works in the telecommunications sector. We predominantly analyze and design cell phone towers. The company is called Allpro Consulting Group.
Currently we do not have any requirement but we probably will need someone by the end of September/ beginning of October if not sooner. You can give my email address to interested students. [email protected] Thanks & Gig'em!
Mr.Lowery,
Good to hear from you! I am a Project Manager with Foster Wheeler USA. We are currently hiring. Please have anyone interested forward their resume to me at [email protected].
Thank you,
Cari Kahlhttp://www.fwc.com/
From: Swoboda, Greg
Dr. Lowery
It is good to hear from you. As you are aware, the job market is very tight. We are hiring but there is much more scrutiny before a new hire is made. HDR hires for the long term and does not want to bring people on board and then have to let them go.
HDR will attend the Engineering Career Fair and be in attendance in September. We are always looking for good Aggies.
Good to hear from you.
Greg
Greg T. Swoboda, P.E.HDR One Company | Many Solutions1020 NE Loop 410, Suite 400San Antonio, TX 78209www.hdrinc.com
If you are particularly interested in the following rather unusual field (for our students), and are good at it, email me and I will consider forwarding it to them. [email protected] Remind me to look for Brent Moore’s email.
Dr. Lowery,
Thanks for the email. I am always looking for good solid structural folks. The problem we have most of the time is we are in the marine structural business so ship docks, marinas, wharfs, etc. are kind of foreign to most students. We are always interested in those who have a good foundation in structural and geotech since most of what we do involves deep foundations supporting concrete, steel or timber decks.
I am directly involved in hiring with my company and specifically the Ports and Harbors Group along the Gulf Coast. I have counterparts on the East and West Coasts as well. I also work directly with our senior recruiter to fill positions.
Please feel free to throw our name in the hat. I’ll be glad to chat with you to inform you of “where to go” to find our employment opportunities.
Thanks,Brent Moore ‘93HDR Engineering, Inc.Associate Vice President / Ports and Harbors Section Manager
http://www.hdrinc.com/
Dr. Lowery,
Sir, it has been a long time. I received an email from you awhile back (which I have since lost-but not forgotten) concerning assisting students who are graduating and looking for employment.
Thank being said - if anyone is looking to serve as an Officer "I CAN HELP" and if they are looking for great Engineering Experience as a public servant in the Navy-Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) I can help point them in the right direction. NAVFAC is a phenomenal opportunity to not only serve their country but gain valuable experience in engineering, project management, facilities management, and construction/contracting management. The added secondary benefit is leadership, responsibility, mentoring, managerial skills...and yes, people skills. :)
If people choose not to call but would rather "surf" for opportunities I have included a website for potential job opportunities.
https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/navfacse/vacancy_jax
Gig Em/Very Respectfully,
Cameron J Geertsema, PE CEMCDR, CEC, USNAssistant Regional Engineer (N44)Commander, Navy Region SoutheastComm: (904) 542-1670, DSN: 942-1670
Cell: (904) 487-4239Fax: (904) 542-9839, DSN: 942-9839E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. Lowery, it's a pleasure hearing from you. I have great memories of my time at A&M and in the CE dept. Scot Sanders and I are both glad to let you know, the U.S. Navy is hiring for it's Civil Engineer Corps. These are competitive programs for young engineers. I can get more info and a Regional Accessions Officer to contact you or a POC if you'd like. In fact, I plan on being in College Station for the Rally to the Guidon event on 15 Oct 2011. I can make myself available for those students interested in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps.
Michael [email protected]
Howdy Lee,
Glad that you reached out … I would be happy to inform young and older Aggies about CE job openings in the Atlanta SE job market. Actually this is a passion of mine, though work opportunities here in the Atlanta Market are slow.
I’ve been told that Texas is trying to ignore the economic downturn and that there are CE jobs there.
Are you on LinkedIn? If so, please pass my contact info along and I will certainly like to help out in any way I can! You can have them reach me at [email protected] or on Linkedin at : http://www.linkedin.com/in/patbatchelor
GigEM ‘83
Patrick N.Batchelor, P.E.Rindt-McDuff Associates, Inc.334 Cherokee Streetwww.rindt-mcduff.com
From: Butts, Thomas/DFW Subject: FW: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Carrie,
Please see the email from Dr. Lowery below. Will you please send Dr. Lowery the link to our job postings site?
Dr. Lowery,
Carrie is our Houston based recruiter. She is responsible for recruiting engineers and designers for Houston and the SE US.
We recently hired Garrett Best…May CE grad. He is doing great.
Thanks,TomHi Dr. Lowery,
Please click on the link below and it will connect you to our careers portal. Unfortunately right now we do not have any current entry level openings available; however please feel free to look at our careers on our portal from time to time. Thanks again!
http://www.careers.ch2m.com
Carrie Lynch
Permanent/Intern. Perry graduated in ‘86. If you are interested in this, send me your resume and I will forward it to him if I think it is “Top Gun” (his term). I told Perry that I remembered his chasing girls during class rather than listening to my lectures. His response:
Dr. Lowery,
First of all, I would like to say that I have no recollection of what you speak. I remember being in class early and leaving late to ensure that I fully understood all that was being taught by my superior professors (At least that is what I have told my kids).
I have been with SBM Atlantia for the past 10 years. We are an EPCIOO (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Operator, and/or Owner) global company in the deep water Oil & Gas industry. We have 4 cost centers around the globe in Monaco, Schiedam (The Netherlands), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and here in Houston. Please have your students visit our website at www.sbmatlantia.com to see if this line of work interests them. We have an intern program that usually pays for housing and about $10-$12 per hour. My current position is Operations Project Support Director in charge of Project Management Support, Contracts, Project Controls, Document Control, and Regulatory Compliance. Our product line includes FPSO, FSO, FPU, Semi, TLP, Drilling Semi, Drill Ships, and Buoys. We currently employ approx. 550 in the Houston office and approx. 4.000 worldwide.
It is definitely a tough market to be graduating in. It is very similar to ’85, thus part of my deciding to go to grad school. We do not generally hire many fresh grads, but I can definitely help get the Top Gun Resumes in front of the right managers.
I will give you a call to see how life in Aggieland has been treating you.
Regards,
Perry RomereOperations Project Support DirectorSBM Offshore
Update:
Dr. Lowery,
Please see the note from our HR department below. No "New Grad" positions at this time but that could change in the future.
Regards, Perry RomereOperations Project Support DirectorSBM Offshore
Perry,
We don't currently have any new grad positions available; however this could change at any time. As soon as a position opens up, we will post it on our careers page. https://www1.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/sbmoffshoregroup/PublicJobs/Canviewjobs.cfm? Applicants have the ability to apply to a specific vacancy and/or post a generic application for future use. Let me know if you have any questions.
Kind regards
Christopher GonzalesHuman Resources Business PartnerSBM Atlantia
For our more experienced graduates. L^3
Lee: FYIVery respectfully/Saludos/DOLChrisEmbassy Security, Kabul
From: [email protected]: Construction Manager CHINA
Our company is recruiting for a well qualified construction manager to represent the US State Department in China. Details are on this link. Please forward to any and all job posting boards. This will be a great job for the right candidates - multiple construction manager positions will be open. We are also submitting a proposal for Construction Managers to the State Dept. for multiple locations throughout central Africa - same requirements. RMG also has the need for senior staff military trainers (prefer Special Forces background) in the same African nations. Resumes to [email protected]
Thank you in advanceBill
HERE IS THE LINK
http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/construction/e/124110/search/beijing/
Professional regards,
Bill WaldronCFO / PrincipleRocky Mountain Group of Co's, Inc. Website: www.rockymountaingroup.com Owned by US Military Veterans including Service Disabled
From: Lisa Montemayor [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:06 AMTo: 'Lee L. Lowery, Jr.'Subject: RE: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Dr. Lowery, Howdy! I recently resigned from my job at the BP Texas City refinery.I do know that several people have left the refinery due to the fact therefinery is up for sale, so they are looking for replacements in all areas. I am also looking for a new job, I want to go overseas. I have beensearching, and I have learned that Dow Chemical has several positionsand so does Chevron. I would be happy to forward the postings to you if you would like as I find them. Great to hear from you!
Best Regards, Lisa Montemayor
From: Ray JamesTo: Lowery, LeeCc: '[email protected]'
I got a phone call from Lee Adams, with STL Engineers in Dallas. He is looking for a recent graduate or someone with a year or two of experience to help him with STL's workload. Would be preferable if the graduate has an interest in geotechnical work, but general interest is probably ok, too.
Suggest that you ask interested students to send him a resume by email at [email protected].
Regards,
Ray
Prof. Lowery,
My group has a need for a geotechnical/soils mechanics person with a M.S. or Ph.D. This would be a highly technical/research type position, and if they only have an M.S. we have a tremendous program to support getting a Ph.D. So if you have any good candidates of this type at TAMU, please refer them to me directly. As this would involve Military work (Army), they would need to be able to get a security clearance, i.e., respectable US citizens (e.g., Aggies).
Thanks,
Kent
Kent T. Danielson, Ph.D.Director, Shock and Vibration Information Analysis CenterResearch Civil EngineerEngineering Systems & Materials Division Research GroupGeotechnical and Structures LaboratoryU.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center3909 Halls Ferry Rd, CEERD-GM-RVicksburg, MS [email protected]
Good afternoon, sir.
I am currently working for the Marines, and while there is plenty of work to be done, the applications have become more restrictive here, too (we are currently reducing our number as well). The "Engineering" offered in our organization is only engineering in the very loosest of definitions, but if you've got students who are thinking of the military as an option I would willing to talk with them in October when I return from a training exercise.
Sincerely,Eric Braley Amundson2ndLt USMC
5th Bn 10th Mar(715) 225-1728
Dear Dr. Lowery,
I am presently starting my career with Schlumberger as a field engineer. Schluberger is in desperate need for more field engineers here in the US land districts. So just give them the heads up.
Thanks and gig'em,Robert Sudbay '10
http://www.slb.com/
http://careers.slb.com/
https://careers.slb.com/recentgraduates.aspx
Good Morning Dr. Lowery, I noticed this job posting this morning and thought I would sent it to you. Here's the link. http://www.dot.state.tx.us/employment/alljvns/jvn016315.htm Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks, Brian W. Lamb, P.E.Transportation EngineerTxDOTMarlin Area Office5092 SH 7Marlin, TX 76661email : [email protected]
Your professional profile, which candidateseeker.com has on file, indicates you may have experience or know someone with experience relevant to the following position. I was hoping you might be interested or be willing to forward this email to an associate who could benefit from this opportunity.
World class geotechnical facility has an opening for a Lab Manager to oversee 8 technicians performing a variety of tests on a multitude of soil samples.
Must be capable of:
*** Driving continued improvement in lab operations.*** Maintaining the safety of the lab personnel and the lab equipment.*** Providing leadership and technical expertise for all functions and analysis activity in the laboratory.*** Continually improving lab capabilities, capacity, productivity and the quality.*** Coordinating maintenance and calibration programs.*** Updating quality and procedure documentation and manuals.*** Training technical staff.*** Reporting and explaining results to clients and engineering staff.
Candidate must possess BS degree in comparable field or NICET II, III or IV certification.
This is your chance to join a top engineering and construction firm growing at a rapid rate. Incredible career growth opportunities because we promote from within and groom for executive management. Benefits include bonuses, stock options, 401(k), Major Med, Prescription, and more. We are prepared to relocate individuals from your location.
For complete details contact William C. Kulka at:(609) 584-9000 ext 227
Or submit resume online at:http://dmc9.com/wck/app.asp
Or email to:[email protected]
Education Requirements: Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Requirements: 5-10 yearsJob City Location: Baton RougeJob State Location: LAJob Country Location: USASalary Range: $45,000 to $70,000
If you are interested in this position or if you know anyone that might be interested, please forward this to them or contact:
Contact Name: William KulkaEmail to: [email protected] Online at: http://dmc9.com/wck/app.asp Call: 609.584.9000x227
Company Name: Diedre Moire Corporation, Inc.
Contact address (may not be location of job): USA
Dr. Lowery:
Thanks for sending the notice below. For any student who may be interested in ADAMS Engineering, please have them send their resumes to Gail Dorough, Director of Human Resources ([email protected]). Unfortunately, ADAMS does not have any current staffing needs at this time, however, as the economy continues to improve (God willing), then we anticipate we will be interviewing graduating seniors and/or new graduates for 2 to 3 positions beginning in 2012, for the Tyler and DFW offices. For those wanting to learn more about ADAMS, please direct them to our website shown below. Thanks for your interest and support in helping place your students into good engineering firms.
Gig’em
Rob Adams, PE, CPESCAdams ENGINEERING (TBPE# F-1002)
Experience. Precision. Success.Serving Since 1980 910 S. Kimball AvenueSouthlake, Texas 76092Web: www.adams-engineering.com
Dr. Lowery, A few weeks ago, I changed jobs and my old position seems to be still available. I previously worked for KSA Engineers, Inc. dba Wisenbaker, Fix & Associates as an Engineer in Training in Tyler, Texas. The Tyler office mainly focuses on water and waste water type projects. The company website is www.ksaeng.com and if you click
on the About tab and then Careers, you can find the posting of the job and apply online.
Please let me know if you need any more information. Ashley Love
Dr. Lowery,
Great to hear from you. I know we do not have any opportunities in our San Antonio office, but may in our other locations. I encourage your graduates to look at our website cobfen.com. I am glad you are still working hard.
Thanks and Gig Em!
Steve
Howdy Dr. Lowery,
Our SAIC company website - www.saic.com/careers - has all our employment opportunities around the world. There is a special link on this page for students and grads interested in careers with SAIC. We are a 45,000 employee company with a diversity of career choices, spanning everything from information technology to logistics to intelligence to traditional civil engineering and various offshoots thereof (environmental, energy, etc.). Those interested should be able to use the search engine to narrow their searches based on the areas of interest as well as geographic location and other parameters.
I am a part of the Energy, Environment and Infrastructure Business Unit of SAIC, which does include traditional civil, construction, design-build and environmental disciplines in particular. I'll be happy to have one of our recruiters mine some additional information on positions in these areas and forward to you.
Always happy to help.
Gigem!
David S. ReasonsCivil Engineering Class of 1991 and 1993
Dhanajay Kulkarni [[email protected]]
Dear Dr. Lowery,
Our office, URS, Santa Ana, CA, is actively seeking qualified candidates for Transportation engineering. Good GPA, motivated & willing to learn is what we are looking for. Knowledge of the field is great; but otherwise we can craft them to our needs. All they need to have is willingness. We can absorb one or two candidates.
AECOM, Orange, CA, has some recent needs too, students may apply there directly, or they can send resumes to me and I can forward to my friends working in that office. They are pretty much looking for the same thing for similar job positions.
Both the cities are nicely located in the heart of Orange County, 40 miles from LA; 5 miles from beaches; nice weather. Both the companies are big and good.
Feel free to forward this information to the students.
Have a good day.
Sincerely,`D(Dhananjay)
Dr Lowery,
It is great to hear from you. I am currently the director of structural engineering for Page Southerland Page and may soon be in need of one or two new engineers. If you have some promising candidates please feel free to have them send resumes to myself and our HR director whom I have copied on this email.
Brad F. Cheshire, PEVice President | Structural EngineerPAGE SOUTHERLAND PAGE, LLP
From: Swoboda, Todd Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 9:17 AMTo: Lee L. Lowery, Jr.Subject: RE: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Dr. Lowery,I hope that you are doing well. I manage the Geotechnical Engineering Department in Terracon’s Houston office, which consist of about 20 people (12 engineers). Within the past year or so, I have hired
two TAMU engineering graduates, and would hire more if the economy allowed. I always keep TAMU graduates in mind when pursuing new employees. I have been very pleased with the knowledge and technical capability of the TAMU graduates that I have hired (about 10 hires over the past 15 years.) Thanks,Todd E. Swoboda, P.E. Senior Principal I Geotechnical Services Manager Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Texas Registration No. F-3272) 11555 Clay Road, Ste 100 I Houston, Texas 77043 www.terracon.com
Hi Lee, Everything goes through our HR department in Tulsa first. New grads can contact them directly, see the link to find more information on Hilti and contact information. Graduates start in the NA corporate offices here in Tulsa, then with experience move out to locations across North America... and beyond. Hilti is a top 100 best employer for two years now. I have worked here for 23 years. We have some former Ags, some tea sippers and too many OU and OSU engineers. Former Aggie football and professional player Ed Simonini '75 also works here! We currently have a position open in Austin for a CE (preferred) that has post graduate experience. Any contacts you can direct to our HR department are welcome.
Mark Sackett '80Technical Service Manager, Installation Systems
Hilti North America 5400 S 122nd E Ave I Tulsa, OK 74146 www.us.hilti.com
From: Stephanie Payne
Dr. Lowery, I hope all is well at TAMU. Life here at KBR is going well and I'm learning a lot very quickly. This fall KBR will have a booth at the career fair, however Civil will be taking a lighter approach that in recent semesters. We're pretty stocked on young engineers/new grads at the moment, but will be seeking 1-2 more additions (as compared to 5-6 in recent semesters).
On Sept 12, KBR will be having an info session prior to the career fair. I'll be there to present, but will not be at the actual career fair. Currently on the career center website, there should be KBR jobs/positions posted. I am not sure when the deadline is for students to submit their resumes, but our interview selections are due back to A&M by Sept 7 with the actual interview day to be on Sept 14. Judson Juden (also class of 2008) will be doing the interviewing. I hope this helps. Let me know if I can do anything or help out in any way! --Stephanie PayneKBR Civil/Structural Engineering
Lee,
We will have a need to hire some entry level engineers, specifically those interested in structural work. I was an ’06 graduate and I currently work in Houston for an offshore engineering company, called AMEC Paragon. We are an EPC company, with over 600 people in our Houston office. Some of the projects we have in house currently are for the major clients like BP, Chevron, and Exxon.
Below you can find a Summary job description and skills required.
Creates and reviews basic designs, drawings, specifications, etc. Performs fundamental technical observations, analysis and modification of simple components. Assignments typically involve individual project phases or projects of limited scope.
BS in Civil, Structural, Marine or Ocean Engineering required. Basic understanding of Engineering practices, design methods and calculations.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and prepare applicable technical information and suggest design changes to ensure functional and cost effective results. Demonstrates awareness of policies and procedures that affect specific job assignments.
Advanced computer skills with MS Office programs.
Oral and written communication skills with good vocabulary, good grammar and the ability to independently compose routine written communications. Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports.
Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with manager (may require working an adjusted work schedule based on project assigned and work overtime if warranted).Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
The company website is www.amecparagon.com. Please send any resumes of interested graduates to my email below. Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Valerie Cline, P.E.Structural EngineerAMEC ParagonDir (713) [email protected]
Professor Lowery,
At the moment, SBM Atlantia is not hiring new Civil Engineering graduates. We are however hiring Engineering and Project Management personnel with prior experience in the offshore oil and gas engineering and construction industry. If you are aware of former students with this type of experience, please feel free to give them my contact details.
If I may be of help in some other way in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Robert C. “Clint” Anderson – Class of ‘78Director - ConstructionSBM Atlantia
Main: +1 281-848-6000Direct: +1 281-848-6337Cell: +1 [email protected]: http://www.sbmatlantia.com
Dr. Lowery,
Unfortunately I am not aware of any industry job openings as I am currently finishing up a master's degree at the University of New Hampshire in environmental engineering and am searching for a job myself. However, if any of your students are interested in venturing up north for graduate studies I would be more than happy to lend them some help. My advisor was very receptive in taking on an RA from Texas to diversify their graduate student population, as it is normally largely made up of former UNH undergraduates and New Englanders. The RA position doesn't pay much, but it was enough to get by. I can't guarantee that there will be an opening since it's not up to me, but I do know that I will be finishing in December and my spot will likely need to be filled. If any students would like further information, feel free to give them my e-mail. The research is in drinking water treatment.
Best of luck to you and your students.
John [email protected] of 2010
From: Colleen Kirk
The City of Austin has an engineering position (EIT or PE) open in the Austin Water Utility Department. The posting title is "Engineer - Wastewater Systems Planning" and the close date is August 28, 2011. https://www.austincityjobs.org/ Colleen Kirk '01
Dr. Lowery,Howdy! CCC Group, Inc. currently has opportunities across the country for engineering and construction management graduates interested in employment in the heavy industrial construction and maintenance world. Sample positions include Field Engineer/Construction Coordinator, Estimators (Civil and Structural/Mechanical), Construction Interns, etc. We can be reached via any of the following avenues:
our website: www.cccgroupinc.comgeneral email: [email protected] email: [email protected] person in San Antonio
I am available to answer any questions you, your students, or graduates may have. Thanks,AaronClass of '99 Aaron Hamilton, PHRHR ManagerOffice: 210-662-4525Mobile: 210-323-7597Fax: [email protected]
Dr. Lowery, I am currently working in the Water department for AECOM in north Dallas. We do a lot of public works infrastructure type projects (pipelines, lift stations, WWTP expansions, etc) and are currently looking for an entry level EIT. I put a link to the job posting below. https://jobs.aecom.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^sWBxHb1JCtg8kfY0NxafD4KFI6DhdOTMJVXxP2erZsqkzJwvdQaDBt4TREz9lERU&jobId=415918&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5022&JobSiteInfo=415918_5022&GQId=0
Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks, Chris Patin, PE
Thanks, Lee - I do see a number of overseas engineering jobs advertised, but they all are for experienced managers, mostly with a military background. If you know anyone in that category, please have them contact me directly, and I will send them what I have.
Very respectfully/Saludos/DOLChrisEmbassy Security, KabulChris [email protected]
From: Ngok LaiSubject: RE: {Disarmed} Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Professor Lowery,
Houston Offshore Engineering is always on the lookout for good structural engineers who have solid training in fundamentals, especially in heavy structural steel design and analysis, and with FEA analysis exposure. We would prefer candidates with advanced graduate training, who are more suitable to working on the complex design of deepwater floating platforms.
Best regards,
Ngok W. Lai, P.E. Manager of OperationsHouston Offshore Engineering, LLC
[email protected] Houston Offshore Engineering, LLC 15990 N. Barkers Landing, Suite 350Houston, Texas 77079 www.houston-offshore.com
Dr. Lowry,
I joined Avocet Environmental in 2005 as my first full-time engineering position. I have enjoyed my work with this company, and found it to be both challenging and rewarding. Additionally, with all of the resources that this area has to offer, Southern California is a great place to live. I received your email requesting job postings yesterday, and figured that I should relay this position for your graduates to consider.
Avocet is looking to fill at least one entry-level civil engineer position. We are specifically looking for individuals with strong communication and reasoning skills who can meet the constantly changing demands of a small consulting firm. Our work consists principally of environmental investigation and remediation, infrastructure-related civil engineering, and construction management. Entry-level engineers (either BS or MS) will work closely with senior staff and the partners on tasks related to each of these areas as project demands require. Some projects will require travel, generally around southern California and the central coast areas. We offer excellent salary and benefit packages, including medical insurance, 401k, and profit-sharing programs, etc.
If you can put me in touch with any individuals you feel might fit our criteria, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks, and best of luck with the upcoming school year.
David Lieberman, P.E.Avocet Environmental, Inc.16 Technology Drive, Suite 154Irvine, CA 92618
From: Linda Huff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:33 AMTo: [email protected]
Cc: Linda HuffSubject: Aggie Graduates
Dr. Lowery – I have moved to the City of San Marcos as the Director of Capital Improvements and really enjoying it. The City had been outsourcing a lot of project management and it really was not working, so I will be hiring about 3 to 4 engineers in the next couple of months. The jobs are not posted yet, but I will be looking at all levels, with a preference to get some EIT’s mostly. I saw your recent e-mail and thought I would let you know just to get the word out. Thank you so much for helping our Aggies!
Linda Huff, [email protected]
Thanks Linda:
Really what we like – possible jobs, finding out before everyone else, inside source, perfect.
Lee
http://www.aecom.com/ Permanent/Interns
Lee, please coordinate with AECOM thru Amy Van Kirk regarding our recent graduates or intern opportunities for upperclassmen as well.
Amy Van KirkCollege Relations, Talent AcquisitionAECOM 5105 Campuswood Drive, Suite 104East Syracuse, NY [email protected]
Thanks for your efforts in moving our grads out into the industry. It is much appreciated by us all.
Amy, be assured that no graduates come any better or brighter than Aggie Engineers.
Mike, Class of ’64J. Michael Carter, P.E.Program Manager, AviationAECOM Technical Services
Howdy Lee,
I did get my PhD in Civil Engineering from A&M a bit over 35 years ago. I am a Professor at the University in Madrid and also run an engineering consultancy firm, where we are currently hiring. But given our line of work all candidates must have a PhD or at least an MS, with strong inclinations and some experience in numerical simulation of non-linear dynamics problems, primarily structural but occasionally also in fluids. They must also be willing to live in Madrid, Spain, and preferably speak some Spanish...
I do realize our demands give rise to an unlikely combination for good old ags, but if some fit the bill do send me their CV's and we will study them. With the signature of this email you have our webpage, never fully up to date but sufficient to give an idea of our activities.
Best regards and Gig 'em,
Joaquin
Joaquin MartiPrincipiaVelazquez, 9428006 Madrid - SpainTel: (+34) 912091482 [email protected]: (+34) 915751026 http://www.principia.es
Joaquin:
Yes, you are quite a ways down the road, but stranger things have happened, so if you get a resume don’t be surprised. : )
Thanks,
Lee
Dr. Lowery,
Unfortunately, our firm does not currently have an employment opportunity available to recent graduates.
However, we are always seeking students wanting to participate in the cooperative education program. We prefer students that wish to engage with our company for a standard 3 term commitment, but will accept students beginning their junior or senior years for a combined summer-fall, or spring-summer commitment. We are a small firm with 20 to 25 employees, but we prefer to staff 2 to 5 co-op students throughout the year. We recruit nationally, and have had most success with students from A&M and Purdue. We have also hired students from Iowa, Michigan State, Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, t.u., and Texas-Arlington in the past. These schools were chosen because they have an established co-op program to some extent.
However, Purdue and A&M have the most structured program compared to all of these schools. But Purdue sets itself apart. They do an excellent job of marketing/encouraging the co-op experience to their students, and hold a career fair specifically for co-ops each year. They also tailor the curriculum so students can participate in the co-op program. We feel that A&M’s career center does a very good job of helping students find co-op opportunities, if the student seeks it out. However, our experience is that most students don’t have a clue what the program is or what it can offer. We attend the engineering career fair every year, and we spend most of the time educating the students on what the co-op program is, and how it is different from an internship. It is somewhat frustrating because instead of marketing our company, we end up marketing the co-op experience to the student, and most aren’t prepared to discuss the opportunity our company provides.
We actually use the co-op experience for our full-time hires. Since 1998, ever full-time hire at G&M has been a former co-op student. It gives us an opportunity as a company to introduce the student to our field, train and groom them for full-time employment, and basically have an 8 to 12 month interview process. For students that don’t receive full-time offers from our company, most have an easier time finding employment upon graduation, because of the experience they received. I don’t recall a single student that had a trouble finding a job upon graduation after completing their co-op experience with us.
We extended offers to 2 Aggies this last spring that we thought were highly motivated and interested in the program. One decided the time was not right, and the other accepted the position, and a week before the term was to begin called to decline. Both of these students were starting their sophomore years, and I believe it is difficult for them to realize the opportunity in the beginning of their collegiate career. That is where I feel the university could help students with increased guidance and education.
Obviously there are many graduates and former students seeking employment given the current state of our national economy. I’m willing to bet that students with co-op experience probably have a higher success rate of employment, regardless of their grades, than the students who did not participate.
I would greatly appreciate any feedback from you on how we can help market this opportunity more to students. Also, if you know of any candidates that would be interested in an opportunity, we would appreciate any leads.
I appreciate your time and consideration with this matter. Please feel free to call or email me at the contact information below.
Gig’Em,
Jason Weaver, P.E., LEED AP , F IGHT IN G TEX A S A GG IE C LA S S OF ‘ 97
2405 Mustang Drive Grapevine, Texas 76051817.329.4373(o) | 817.329.4453 (f) www.gmcivil.com | [email protected]
From: Wilson PeppardSubject: Re: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Dr. Lowery, I work at Oncor Electric Delivery and we have positions available for Civils as an entry level engineer and internships as well. They can apply through the career center.
http://oncor.com/about/working/default.aspxhttps://oncorcollege.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgihttps://oncorcollege.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/editprofile.cgi
Lee,
In response to your email, we will have opportunities for young engineering graduates to be involved with two of the largest highway design & construction projects in North America (LBJ Managed Lanes Project & North Tarrant Express Project). I’m not certain of what our overall staff needs are, but we will have opportunities over the next few months. Our HR Manager’s name is Michael Griffith ([email protected]). I’ve also copied him in the email. If I’m not mistaken, I was in your CE 205 and CE 384 classes in 1986.
Scott Stockburger, P.E.Director of Utilities
Bluebonnet Contractors/Trinity Infrastructure6851 NE Loop 820, Suite 102North Richland Hills, Tx 76180
Scott:
You mean this guy here?
Aren’t you glad Janice made you wear a tie?
Thanks for the good job information. I dug out Mr. Griffith’s email address and will post that instead of his telephone number so he won’t be after you with a stick when he gets numerous calls on this.
: )
Lee
Dr. Lowery,
I have spoken with a few people about job opportunities for civil engineering graduates at Burns & McDonnell (BMcD). One of these individuals was a college recruitment specialist from our home office in Kansas City, MO. She informed me that, currently, BMcD is not seeking entry-level civil engineers. However, she did say that BMcD will be on campus in a few weeks and will be able to give students a specific requisition to apply to and know more about our forecasted needs for the fall. That being said, I work in our Houston regional office and know that we currently have two positions open for civil engineering graduates: an Assistant Civil Engineer and an Assistant Transmission Engineer. For those students that attend the ASCE meetings, they might remember a meeting back in February where a colleague and I gave a presentation on transmission engineering at our company. If anyone inquires about applying for these jobs, or the responsibilities required of these jobs, please direct their questions to me. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks and Gig’em,
Travis Carnes
Travis R. Carnes, EITAssistant Civil Engineer, Transmission & Distribution GroupBurns & McDonnell1700 West Loop South, Suite 300Houston, TX [email protected]
www.burnsmcd.com
Dr. Lowery,
The United States Civil Engineer Corps and the United States Navy Seabees are always looking for new recruits. They can contact their local recruiter in the Post Oak Mall for details.
Very Respectfully,
Paul NaquinENS, CEC, [email protected]
Dear Dr. Lowery, Randy Randermann and Benny Nguyen shared your information with me. I work with them as the HR Director at Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. We are civil engineering and surveying firm located in Texas. We are still determining what our needs will be for graduating seniors, but in the meantime we do have some immediate needs for EITs in our Houston Office. We may be looking for an EIT in three of our groups-Land, Site, and Public Works. Brief descriptions for these positions are listed below. EIT/Graduate Engineer - Land Development/HoustonDescription: Responsible for providing engineering design support (preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, quantity and cost estimates, and bid documents) for flood control, water, wastewater, and roadway projects.Requirements: BSCE with previous civil engineering internships. One to two years civil engineering experience in Water Resources preferred.
EIT/Graduate Engineer - Site Development/HoustonDescription: Responsible for providing engineering design support (AutoCAD construction drawings, engineering reports, design calculations, quantity and cost estimates, and bid documents) for a variety of site projects and clients.Requirements: BSCE with previous civil engineering internships. Experience in detail drafting and design on multi- and single-family residential developments, commercial, industrial, public, and healthcare facilities a plus. EIT/Graduate Engineer - Land Development/HoustonDescription: Responsible for providing engineering design support (AutoCAD construction drawings, engineering reports and bond applications, design calculations, quantity and cost estimates, and bid documents) for a variety of subdivision projects within municipal utility districts.Requirements: BSCE with previous civil engineering internships. Experience in detail drafting and design on multi- and single-family residential developments, commercial, industrial, public, and healthcare facilities a plus. Our Land Development department is also looking for a more experienced EIT with 2-4 years experience, and our Site department is also looking for a more experienced EIT with 3-6 years experience. Those who meet the requirements and would like to be considered for the positions can send their resumes to [email protected]. More information about our company can be found at: www.browngay.com .
I would be happy to discuss these opportunities in more detail with you. I can be reached at [email protected] .
Wishing a wonderful Fall semester!
Tamara Spiegel, PHR | HR Director Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc.10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 400Houston, Texas 77042
Mr. Lowery, Below is a link and information about our current entry level positions that can be passed on to recent or upcoming graduates. All of our job postings can be found at www.fwc.com. Thank you, Jason Tillman, P.E.Aggie Class of 2005Structural Engineer, Foster Wheeler Atlas Upstream
585 N. Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX 77079
Foster Wheeler Upstream is currently recruiting for entry level engineers. To submit your resume please apply online at www.fwc.com. To apply please click on “Careers”, click on “Houston, TX”, click on “Upstream”, and please apply to the position labeled “Upstream Structural Engineer (E1)”.
Below is a copy of the job posting. Please pass this information along to all new grads, as we have an immediate need to fill these positions!
Upstream Structural Engineer (E1)
Location: Houston, TXEmployment Type: Full Time
Department: Upstream Structural EngineeringDescription: Entry level offshore structural engineer to work on assignments under direction
of an experience engineer.Qualifications: Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering Required- Masters Preferred. EIT
Required. Strong educational background in asd or lrfd steel design and structural analysis. Strong communication skills required for multi-discipline coordination. Strong Computer skills required. Willingness to work in a fast paced offshore engineering environment to meet demanding clients needs and schedules while maintaining project quality. Willingness to travel to various jobsites for short-term assignments.
Classification: UNCLASSIFIEDCaveats: FOUO
Dr. Lowery,
Sir, howdy from Ft. Hood! Thanks for the e-mail. The U.S. Army is always looking for good engineer officers, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is always looking for good engineers to fill its civilian ranks (with districts in both Ft. Worth and Galveston).
I can't offer any specific jobs, but I am willing to participate in any career days/fairs the department may have over the next year to speak on opportunities for military officers. My parents (dad: Dr. Glenn "Gus" Baker '55) still live in College Station, and it's easy enough for me to visit. Please let me know if I can assist in any way.
I'm also copying LTC Brooks Schultze '92, who is the Deputy Commander of the USACE Galveston District and MAJ(P) Andy Liffring, the Deputy Commander of the USACE Ft. Worth District. They may be able to offer similar assistance for USACE civilian positions.
Thanks again and gig 'em.
-John '94
Stay Rugged!
LTC John K. Baker, P.E.Executive Officer, 36th Engineer BrigadeFt. Hood, TX 76544Office: 254-618-8094, DSN 259xNIPR: [email protected] SIPR: [email protected]
Dr. Lowery, My company TAS Energy www.tas.com is looking for a few entry level and experienced engineers in Houston. We primarily use mechanical and electrical discipline engineers, but we have opportunities in a few areas where talented engineers of almost any discipline can probably apply themselves and work out just fine. We are looking for experienced refrigeration and power engineers as well as Project Support Engineers which are generally growth opportunities for new engineers, where a specific engineering discipline is less critical. Please have interested applicants send their resume to Carmela Boutte at [email protected]. Regards,Chris Bechtel
Quality ManagerTAS Energy
Dr. Lowery,
Thank you for the e-mail regarding civil engineering opportunities. We are a structural design firm and presently, are not hiring. I do not believe our affiliate company Walter P Moore is hiring right now either. I did inquire at Haynes Whaley Associates, since they have been successful on some large projects in the Houston area. From my discussions with one of their representatives, they are not presently hiring either, but would suggest staying in touch.
The petrochemical industry and large companies are who I would be approaching. Some of these would include: Jacobs, Parsons, Bechtel, KBR, URS, CH2M Hill, AECOM, Technip, Noble Denton to name a few.
If they are looking for structural positions, I would also recommend that they have their Masters Degree. Many firms are requiring that as a prerequisite as well.
It is tough out there right now. I wish your students the best of luck.
Hope you are doing well, and let me know if I can help you with anything else.Also, please give my best to Dr. Beason.
Sincerely,
Matt Henderson, P.E.PrincipalRogers Moore Engineers Rogers Moore Engineers, LLC2411 Fountainview, Suite 222Houston, Texas 77057www.rogersmoorellc.com
From: Charley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 5:38 PMTo: [email protected]: Re: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Howdy Lee,
I work for the Corps of Engineers and we have been hiring a lot of engineers right out of school. I encourage anyone to go on line to the Corps of Engineers web site, and see which districts are hiring. Charley
Dr. Lowery, we will be looking to add a couple new graduates with geotech or geoscience backgrounds late this year or early next year. We are in the midst of forming a new corporation in Houston that will be primarily involved with marine geoscience surveys (geotech investigations as well as geophysical surveys) worlwide for the oil & gas industry. I will forward more information as it develops. We are still trying to secure office space, set up bank accounts, and all the other business stuff. We expect delivery of a PROD3 seabed based drilling unit in November. So these are some exciting times for us, and we would love to bring on a couple A&M grads, probably Masters level.
I am currently in Azerbaijan on a site investigation with the PROD2 for BP in the Caspian. I should be home later next month and will contact you then.
Regards,Cary HonganenMarine Geotech LLC
Lee:
Technip USA has an active recruiting program, and we regularly visit A&M tointerview graduating students.
You can encourage students to check on our interview schedules. They canalso visit our web site and enter their CV information there.
Regards,Murray Burns '68
Murray W. BurnsVice President - Offshore Business UnitTechnip USA11700 Katy FreewayHouston, Texas 77079
From: Jeff Sober [mailto:[email protected]] To: [email protected]
Dr. Lowery-
At Carollo Engineers in Dallas, TX, we are looking for an intern that is available to work starting now. This can be a semester off internship or as part of a Co-Op program.
Also, we are reviewing resumes for the spring, where we plan to hire a full-time new graduate EIT.
Any interested candidates should send their information directly to me.
We are looking for full time EIT, new graduates, and also interns.
Thanks,
Jeff Sober, P.E.Carollo Engineers, Inc.14785 Preston Road, Suite 950Dallas, Texas 75254www.carollo.com
Carollo is...Focused on SustainabilityPlease consider the environment before printing this e-mail
Thanks a lot for your note, Professor Lowery. Yes, we are definitely in search of engineering graduates. In fact, two weeks ago we hired another Aggie. I have relayed your name to our head of college recruiting for our division, Kiewit Power Constructors. Her name is Megan Englebrake. Best of luck to your students.
Best regards,
Carlos E. Pineda
Ms. Englebrake:
Carlos sicked me on you for information on where our students might find lots of high paying jobs. : )
Any websites or other information you might have that I could give them?
Thanks
Yes, I will point you to the website.
Go to Kiewit.com Click on “APPLY TODAY” Click on “Search and Apply for Careers” Click yes to pop-up window if necessary. (You may have to turn off pop-up blockers to get in. - L^3) In the Job Search window, enter, job 906721. (It may say you have to hit one of three buttons after you already hit one, but the job still appears if you scroll down. You then have to register before they will let you apply. If you can get past all this stuff, you must indeed be an engineer worthy of their consideration. It’s kind of like an exam. See below for the listing- L^3)
Howdy!
Jones & Carter, Inc. has several job opportunities for December civil engineering graduates! We will be at the Engineering Career Fair and this is the best way for students to submit their resume and interest to J&C. Below is a list of positions we will be recruiting for:
Grads- Waste Water Department (3 grads for Houston office) Grads- Land Development Department (1 grad for Houston office and 2 grads for The
Woodlands office) Grad- Hydraulics & Hydrology Department (potentially 1 grad for Houston office) Grad- Electrical Engineering major (potentially 1 grad for Houston office)
Please let me know if you have any questions in regards to these openings. We look forward to the upcoming career fair and meeting some great aggie candidates!
Thanks!
Nikki Gifford Recruiting Assistant [email protected]
JONES & CARTER, INC. ENGINEERS · PLANNERS · SURVEYORS 6335 Gulfton, Suite 100 Houston, Texas 77081-1169
Smart Engineering. Smart Solutions.TM www.jonescarter.com
Dear Dr. Lowery,
Thanks for the email. We do have a position for our construction materials division in Jacksonville, Florida at MACTEC Engineering (now AMEC). Ideal candidate would be someone who has an MS in civil engineering (in materials or construction management) but that’s not a requirement. Daily responsibilities would include proposal submission for testing projects, assigning field and lab activities, approve test reports, analyze data, communicate with clients about issues (commercial and fdot). {Florida Department of Transportation}
They can email me their resume or any questions they might have. Looking forward to hear from you,
Rajni [email protected]
Hi Professor Lowery,My company is hiring right now. We need people to work with designing fiber optic cable routes in microstation. Any telecom experience would help. The company is Binkley and Barfield and is located in Houston, TX. You can send any resumes to Kellie Castro at [email protected]. She is the one going through the resumes. If you let me know who's resume you send I can make sure she takes a close look at them. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,Gisela Osorio
Dr. Lowery,I trust you are doing well as another Fall semester gets underway. I am sending this email given your constant contact with civil engineering students and former students looking for employment. These past several years have been a bit difficult for the Houston civil engineering community, but our firm is now looking to hire several engineers. Please forward any potential candidates to me or feel free to circulate the information provided to candidates. Below you will find a brief description of our firm with a short job description of some of the employment opportunities. Thank you for your time and I wish you well for the fall semester.
Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. is a statewide professional civil engineering and surveying firm headquartered in Houston. We offer a comprehensive range of engineering and surveying services in the core areas of public works, traffic & transportation, surveying, and land/ site development. We are currently looking for EITs/ Graduate Engineers and Assistant Project Managers. Please see job descriptions below.
EIT/ Graduate EngineerEntry level position responsible for providing engineering design support (AutoCAD construction drawings, engineering reports, design calculations, quantity and cost estimates, and bid documents) for a variety of land/site projects and clients. BSCE is required and previous civil engineering internships is a plus.
Design Engineer/ Assistant Project ManagerIndependently performs engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives. Work is reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment. Responsible for preparation of feasibility studies, design of water, sanitary, and storm sewer, paving, and detention facilities. BSCE with 3-5 years experience is required.
ENRIQUE MORALES, P.E. Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc.10777 Westheimer, Suite 400Houston, TX 77042Ph: 281-558-8700Fax: [email protected]
Lee and Harry,
Here is a job opportunity to work in the Research and Test Department at Norfolk Southern Railway. The attached file provides details. Please post to job lists.
Gary Fry
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Woody, Stephen Sean" <[email protected]>Subject: Your assistance in filling a RR position Norfolk Southern currently has a position vacancy in our Research and Test department that a candidate from one of your programs may be qualified to fill. As noted in the attached position description, the job requires some knowledge of modeling and simulation and an ability to trouble shoot effectively in a field environment.
In terms of candidates, we are looking for an individual with either a Bachelor’s or Master’s from your program. This can be an upcoming graduate, recent graduate, or a former graduate that is currently in the job market. The position is vacant now, so we do need to fill the position relatively quickly.
Please let me know if you have any candidates that would be a good fit for this position.
Thank you for your help.Sean WoodyManager, Track Inspection & DevelopmentNorfolk Southern CorporationResearch & Test Department
Track Geometry EngineerThe Track Geometry Engineer’s primary responsibilities are: developing new methods or improving current methods to assess the condition of the NS track structure, and ensuring that the equipment used by the Track Inspection & Development Group – both instrumentation and
vehicles – is in proper operating condition and providing reliable data. The position requires a thorough knowledge of railcar vehicle dynamics, track maintenance practices, data analysis, simulation techniques, and the wheel/rail interface.Duties
Researcho Investigate and verify new technologies, methods, or equipment to better
characterize the condition of the NS track structure Devise pilot projects to assess and prove the effectiveness of potential
changes, including Field verification or over-the-road testing, Computer simulations such as VAMPIRE or NUCARS, Statistical analysis of the resulting data
Instrumentationo Act as the primary troubleshooter on all instrumentation problems involving the
track geometry cars. Travel to the cars as required for emergency repairs or maintenance issues.
o Act as the primary interface with the different instrumentation vendors. Resolve hardware and software issues Test software revisions before installation on the test cars.
o Plan and conduct training classes for departmental personnel as new instrumentation is acquired or as procedures are revised.
o Develop quality procedures and work instructions to ensure that data quality is maintained at a high level and is repeatable.
Vehicle Maintenanceo Coordinate regular maintenance to the track geometry cars with the Assistant
Manager, NS Shop Managers, and contract shops as required. Make on-site visits during the maintenance work.
o Utilize maintenance management software to ensure that equipment is maintained as scheduled and that necessary spare parts are on hand.
o Plan and oversee major maintenance projects or rebuilds. Coordinate project schedules with various NS departments and outside
vendors. Create and revise CAD drawings of all track geometry cars and associated
equipment.o Continue implementation of on-board monitoring systems on the geometry cars.
From: Nate Subject: Re: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Dr. Lee, Good morning. I'll be heading up a small new division for the company I work for FMS. I have the go ahead to seek out two candidates for immediate hire/consideration. The position would provide an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to pursue a career in construction management. I just wanted to inform you of this and I’ll be forwarding your information to our HR department so they can get you the information needed for distribution. Thanks,
Nathan Moreno, P.E.
More below …
Mr. Lowery,
Federal Management Solutions has 2 openings for entry level Pre-Construction Coordinators. Attached is the job description. Please make this information available to your graduates. It is for our office in San Antonio, Texas.
Nathan Moreno referred us as he is seeking to add members to his pre-construction team.
Candidates may fax their resume to 210.222.2309, ATTN: Human Resources.
If you have any questions, you may contact me using the information provided below.
Thank you,
From: Chris B. Seely
Dr. Lowery:
I am a member of the TAMU Civil Engr Class of 1998. I am looking to hire one young civil engineering EIT with 1-2 years of experience for our office in Dallas. If you know of anyone, please pass this along. AutoCAD Civil 3D or AutoCAD 2009 (or newer) experience is helpful, but not necessarily required. Our line of work includes municipal capital improvement projects and site development projects (very little structural). I have looked through the resumes on the CE website (http://civilgrads.tamu.edu), and I have downloaded a few good resumes to start with. Below is a link to our company
information that was posted on the Craigslist website. We have also posted on the ASCE website, but it wasn’t as helpful.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/egr/2575021995.html
Thanks for passing this along!Chris
Chris Seely, P.E. (TX)Project ManagerTEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS, INC.12160 North Abrams Road Suite 508Dallas, Texas [email protected]
Which brings up another resource:
http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
click on Texas - Dallas (or other city)click on Jobs - arch/engineeringLo and behold, there is Teague Nall and Perkins’ ad on Wec Aug 31 under Graduate Civil Engineer For example:http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/egr/2574520983.html
and many more.
Lee,
It is always good to hear from fellow Aggies. You might have your graduates look at my company’s web site http://wcmgroup.com/ .
Gig’em
Dr. Lowery
Klotz Associates appreciates your email requesting employment information. We have hired many Aggies over the years and hope to hire more in the future. At this time we do have three positions that we are trying to fill at Klotz Associates all are for experienced engineers and or GIS personnel in Houston. You could direct Aggies to our Klotz Associates web site and have them look under careers in our Houston office for the current employment opportunities. http://www.klotz.com/
Municipal Services Department ManagerTexas Licensed Professional Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of experience in municipal consulting engineering. Must have experience in planning, design and construction administration for a wide range of municipal projects including water and wastewater utilities, roadways, paving and drainage. Must have experience supervising staff. Candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Duties will include managing teams lead by Project Managers, proposal preparation, workload planning, budget and schedule control and marketing of services. Experience in the Greater Houston Area a must.
Storm Water Project EngineerProject Engineer with 5 to 10 years of experience and a strong interest in flood studies, drainage, hydrology and hydraulics. Must have a working knowledge of HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-1, HEC-2 and XPSWMM. Interests and experience in using GIS in hydrology and hydraulics analysis a plus. Duties include performing engineering analysis and design on hydrology, hydraulics, flood control, drainage analysis, and design projects. Primary responsibilities will be the development and use of hydrologic and hydraulic models for planning and design of flood analysis and drainage projects.
Geographical Information System (GIS) TechnicianGIS Technician with a minimum of 5 years experience in the use of GIS software. Must have training and experience in the use of ArcInfo and ArcView and the extensions of those programs. Familiarity with other types of GIS software and AutoCAD is desirable. Capability in the use of Spatial Analyst module in ArcView a must. Perform GIS tasks in connection with drainage and flood control projects undertaken by municipalities and drainage districts. Duties include preparing maps and exhibits for reports and permit applications. Will also assist other departments of the firm with maps and exhibits required for their reports.
At this time we are not seeking entry level positions.
However, if you know of an outstanding Aggie who is looking for an opportunity please direct them to us through our web site. Sometimes opportunities come along in our work where we may be able to hire an entry level student either for an internship or full time employment so we would be interested in talking to an outstanding student to see if we can find an opportunity here or elsewhere.
We do recruit on the A&M campus and hopefully in the future things will turn around where we can once again be recruiting on campus.
Thank you for your continued support for the Aggies and in reaching out to us to find opportunities for some Aggies.
Gigem Aggies!
Sincerely
Gary Struzick (83), P.E., CFMVice President Klotz Associates, Inc.
Dr. Lowery
I manage the pipeline engineering department at Fluor and we are looking for 1 maybe 2 new grads with a civil degree.
Initially set up for Dec 2011 grads, but May and Aug 2011 can also apply.
I sent you an email about this as well from my personal email, but this is a direct link to the requisition.
Bob------------------------------------------Your friend has found job(s) at Fluor Corp that you might find interesting. Please click the following "View details" button to view job(s).
View details 38413BR - Associate Design Engineer I
Dr. Lowrey,
Our firm’s employment opportunities are listed on the following link http://www.tylin.com/tyl_career_jobs.html . I know that our San Diego and Chicago offices are in need of people because of project demands. Locally, my office in Tempe, AZ is stable but not hiring. I do not have any contacts in the Chicago office but I have made some acquaintances in San Diego and might be able to drop in a good word if you are willing to recommend someone to me. If I can help out in any way please let me know.
As a side note, TY Lin has been a great employer for me. Allowing me to work on and design many great projects all over the US. Some of my more gratifying design work has been with the Port Mann Bridge in Vancouver, BC and Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge in Tempe, AZ.
Thanks,
Jesse Escamilla III, P.E.Bridge Engineer
60 East Rio Salado Parkway
Suite 501 Tempe, AZ 85281 Visit us online at www.tylin.com
Dr Lowery:
I am looking for candidates with interest and some experience in land development. Small McKinney firm.
I can be reached at [email protected]
Jon David Cross '91I Phone
If you are interested in the following, email me and I will send you Mr. Faseler’s email address. [email protected]
Dr. Lowery,
I thought at first that I wouldn’t be of much help to you because I’ve been working as a Drilling Engineer, not a Civil (most of whom working for Chevron are labeled as Facilities Engineers) almost since graduation.
Rowan Co’s didn’t have enough structural engineering work to keep me busy full time, so I started helping out on the Drilling side of the fence and after 18 months or so the Drilling Manager told the Construction Manger “You can’t have him back, he’s mine.” and I haven’t gone back to construction/facilities but for a couple of months since then.
This is just proof that you don’t go to college to learn what you’re going to do for the rest of your life, you go to college to learn how to think on your feet, solve problems, and manage your time and money (and eventually other people’s time, money, and projects).
That having been said, however, there is little or no reason that other CE’s can’t work in Drilling as well because most of what we do is learned on the job anyway, not in college. (Most Pet.E. departments are focused on reservoir engineering – about half of us in Drilling came from other engineering backgrounds (Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical being the most common). (CE’s, OE’s, and ME’s all have a better background in fluids than most Pet.E’s do anyway.)
I could refer you to some others on the Facilities side of the fence (Tim Barrett and others), but they should be on the Former Student mailing list as well.
If, however, you have any upcoming graduates who are interested in learning something different (or just continuing to learn period), then I can do some checking and find out who they need to talk to (most emphatically NOT HR) to get hired into the Drilling Dept. at Chevron.
They need to be aware, however, that – if trained correctly – they won’t graduate and move into a corner office on the 50th floor in a major city. Their office for the first 2 to 5 years is likely to be on a rig somewhere, quite likely in the middle of the ocean working either 14 days on 14 days off or (better yet) 28/28, with their bedroom right next door.
It’s not all bad, however, as the long term benefits are good, it pays well, it’s very rarely boring (because we’re dealing with Mother Nature), and the opportunities for travel are high (I’ve lived and worked in the continental US, offshore US, Mexico, Thailand, China (PRC), Azerbaijan, Nigeria, and are currently sitting in the middle of jungle on the island of Sumatra and have 25 or 30 other countries available once the kids head off to college).
There are still benefits for them even during the training and break in years – the travel time comes out of your time off, but 28/28 rotators basically work 7 months a year and are totally and completely off (but still getting paid), the other 5 months. Some people decide that they like the 5 months a year off so much they choose to become rotators for life.
So if you have any upcoming graduates who are interested in branching out, cross-training a bit, and trying something a bit different than what they thought they were going to school for; let me know and I’ll find out who the hiring managers are in Drilling back there in the States.
Thanks & Regards,John F. Faseler Sr. Drilling Advisor CPI Drilling – Duri, Indonesia
Dr. Lowery,Thank you for your note and it was good to hear from you. I am sorry I did not get back to you sooner, but I needed to do some checking on current job openings within Luminant, specifically for civil engineering graduates. Luminant is currently evaluating recently released EPA air regulations, which go into effect January 1, 2012. Due to this situation, there is some uncertainty about what positions will be available in the future. There are a number of civil engineering folks who graduated from A&M here at Luminant Mining. Many of these former students remember taking a class with you, including David Yeager (class of 2006 I believe) who just joined our team last year. In any event, our campus recruiter has told me that Luminant will be on the A&M campus next week for the Engineering Career Fair. If you know of someone who may be interested in Luminant, please encourage them to stop by, and maybe have a resume handy. If I find out any additional information before then, I will let you know.
Thank you, David Van Dyke, P.E.Luminant MiningLong Range Mine Planning
Mr. Lowery,
We have another opening within our organization for a Submittal Clerk. Please see the attached.
Candidates may fax their resume to 210.222.2309, ATTN: Human Resources.
If you have any questions, you may contact me using the information provided below.
Thank you,
Thank you much,
Job Description For
Submittal Clerk
Position Overview:The Submittal Clerk is a full time position which plays a fundamental role within the construction management operations team. The Submittal Clerk will predominately assist the Quality Control Manager (QCM) in maintaining records and documentation of submittals, including those of subcontractors, designer of record, consultants, architect engineers (AE), and manufacturers.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Read shop drawings, material data, samples, and/or product data Assist the QCM with submittal review to ensure compliance with government contracts May aid in the submission and approval process of materials Maintain files for submittals and their associated documentation, including a submittal register Requires extensive use of a computer
Key Competencies: Must possess general construction knowledge Ability to communicate and work well in a team environment Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Strong organization skills Experience using Resident Management System (RMS) and Quality Control System (QCS)
software a plus
Qualifications: B.S. in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Science Federal/DOD project experience (preferred) 1 year of demonstrated experience (preferred)
Salary:$45,000 - $50,000
Cross Engineering Consultants is looking for Civil Engineers with an interest in Land / Site Development. Candidates should have a General background, or a specialty in Hydraulics and Hydrology, Public Works, or Construction. We are looking for December 2011 graduates, or recent graduates with 0-5 years of experience.
Ideal Candidates would have a GPA above 2.75, and should have great personal skills and work ethic, and some work experience in Civil Engineering.
Cross Engineering is located in McKinney, Texas. We provide engineering services for all types of development projects, and some municipal projects.
Please email resume to: [email protected]
Thanks Dr Lowery!
Jon David Cross, P.E.PresidentCross Engineering Consultants, Inc.131 S. TennesseeMcKinney, Tx 75069
All, I know you are thinking, "Why does a chemical company need structural engineers?" Dow has its own in-house engineering department and we are looking for 2 civil/structural engineers! Please stop by the Dow Chemical booth on September 13th, and I will answer any questions you have about the role. Thank You,
David Sandoval Class of '07 _________
The Dow Chemical Company David Sandoval Civil/Structural Engineer Engineering Solutions Deer Park, Texas
At Dow, we’re making a difference. We're harnessing the power of chemistry to make the world safer, cleaner and greener for generations to come. We’re tackling some of the biggest challenges facing humanity through our products, innovative technologies and sustainability solutions.
Playing a central role in all of these is the Human Element at Dow – a diverse group of creative and talented people from around the globe, collaborating as one team to improve life and to do it better than anyone else.
If you share this passion for improving human life and want to build a career that you can be proud of, you owe it to yourself to learn more about Dow. Ask yourself: "How do I want to make a difference in the world?" You can make an impact in so many ways at Dow.
We are seeking civil/structural engineers!! For on-campus interview consideration, please drop your resume at hireaggies.com Resumes must be submitted via the Career Services Center and at www.careersatdow.com Job ID: 1107665. The Dow Recruiting team will be on-campus 9/13 for the Career Fair so please stop by and engage with a Dow Talent Scout.
Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
From: Kelley Simpson [mailto:[email protected]] To: [email protected]: Engineering Opportunities at Arup
Hi Lee,
I’m part of the HR team at Arup. My colleague Tim Wiley, Texas A&M Alum, recently reached out to you for assistance in scheduling an interview space on campus. We’ve taken care of the interview space however we’re still looking for strong candidates to interview on September 19th. Attached is a flyer with additional information. It would be greatly appreciated if you could pass it along to your students. If they are interested in interviewing for a position they are welcome to email me directly as well as submit their application online at www.goarup.com
If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
See https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/announcements/arup.pdf for attachment
Warm regards,
Kelley
Kelley SimpsonHuman Resources Coordinator
Arup12777 West Jefferson Boulevard Suite 200 Los Angeles California 90066 USAwww.arup.com
Dr. Lowery, I hope all is well in College Station. My name is Shelby Heidemann. I am a recent graduate, May ’11, with you as my advisor. Texas A&M University must have had a strong impact on my company. After being employed for three months, my engineering director has asked me to locate potential candidates for our company. We are looking for December graduates with an emphasis in the structural field. Lee C. Moore, A Woolslayer Company DESCRIPTION* Develop design layouts and perform structural calculations of oil field related structures.* Oversee development of your design through drafting, purchasing, production and fabrication.* Serve as project engineer to ensure industry standards and customer requirements are implemented during all phases of the project.* Use engineering programs (AutoCad, Inventor, FEA) to compile and compute engineering data and statistics.* Willingness to travel worldwide to drilling locations from onshore to offshore, remote jungles to desert, from Alaska to Chile.
* Must have imagination and ingenuity which are critical skills for creating and developing innovative engineering solutions.
WORK AUTHORIZATIONUS Citizen or US National, Permanent US Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee LOCATIONTULSA, OKLAHOMA QUALIFICATIONS• Ability to travel to field to gain understanding of Lee C. Moore products.• Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technological changes and developments in industry.•Have and maintain a valid U.S. drivers license with no alcohol related charges on record.•Strong initiative and self-starter. •Have a valid U.S. passport. Worldwide travel may be required.•Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to details.•Aptitude for using computer software including all Microsoft Office tools, CAD and Inventor and engineering software. •Excellent oral and written communication skills including making formal presentations If possible, could you please forward this to December graduates that are looking for employment post-graduation? Candidates can send their resumes directly to me at [email protected] can also contact me with further questions or visit Lee C Moore’s website at www.lcm-wci.com Thanks, Shelby D Heidemann ‘10Design Engineerp.918.523.9191www.lcm-wci.com
Howdy Dr. Lowery!
I am a recent civil grad and I just wanted to pass along a message I recently received. Brown and Gay, a civil firm in Houston, is looking to hire new EIT’s. If anyone is interested, they can send their resume to:
Tamara SpiegelHR [email protected] Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc10777 Westheimer, Suite 400Houston, Tx 77042
Thanks!
Katie SivilsGraduate EngineerCity of Waco Traffic Services254-750-6637
(Jacob Minter, May 2009 General Civil Engineering Graduate) http://www.unionpacific.jobs/careers/apply/descr.cfm?REQN_NBR=062855 This is a link directly to the job description for "engineering associate" and requirements for the job and the button link at the bottom is how you will apply. Union Pacific also comes to the A&M career fairs which is where I first heard about the job. They really like students from Texas A&M, I know several people I graduated with who now also work for Union Pacific. -I was hired in January 2010 for the "Operations management"-Engineering Associate program. They have a lengthy year and a half long training period and its not a "hit the ground running" kind of situation when you start. You do not really need any previous experience but Union Pacific wants you to show leadership and management characteristics as well as confidence when interviewing. This is not a design job its more of a project manager position. You will be outside a lot on railroad tracks and need be willing to work long hours when its required. Starting Pay is $57,000 and you receive about $5000 in raises before your first year is over.
Dr. Lowery,
I just came across two advertised EIT positions with AECOM that your graduates may be interested in. Water/wastewater posts in Austin and Dallas:
https://jobs.aecom.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^0Mca/dI9c66rxGyV4YSBrORGih1d_slp_rhc_4roB4WpunV3gV3Yta5x9WHYSdCNVjnTj79M&jobId=444005&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5022&JobSiteInfo=444005_5022&GQId=0
https://jobs.aecom.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^0Mca/dI9c66rxGyV4YSBrORGih1d_slp_rhc_4roB4WpunV3gV3Yta5x9WHYSdCNVjnTj79M&jobId
=415918&type=search&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5022&JobSiteInfo=415918_5022&GQId=0
Browsing 'water' in the AECOM career page will lead to additional positions.
Thanks and gig'em,
James McDonaldClass of 2007
From: Jenna Kromann [mailto:[email protected]] Subject: Carollo Engineers are hiring
Hi Everyone,
Carollo Engineers is looking to hire an entry level environmental engineer in their Dallas office. They are looking for someone with a masters and an interest in working in the water and wastewater treatment and conveyance area. Carollo focuses exclusively on water and wastewater, so they are really looking for people with a passion and desire to work in this area. If you are interested please send your resumes to: Lance Rothe at [email protected]. They would like to get more Aggies in the company!
Thank you!
Jenna KromannAWRA President
Dr. Lowery, Hope all has been well in Aggieland. I got your email about trying to find a home for some of the recent graduates. I discussed it with my partners and we are ready to bring on a bright young E.I.T. Just a little about ourselves, our firm is called KFW Engineers and Surveying. We are mainly a private land development civil engineering firm located in San Antonio and currently have 24 employees. We just hit our 5 year mark. Two of my partners are Ags and the fourth is a Longhorn. We are looking for the best and the brightest so I would say a minimum GPR of 3.2. Of course any type of work experience is a plus, especially if they had any AutoCAD skills. It would also be nice if they had ties to San Antonio or South Texas. We have found that family issues are a prime reason people leave firms and we really want someone who will be with us a long time. If you don't mind, please send me some potential candidates that you think are qualified and we'll get them set up with interviews. Thanks and let's beat the hell outta everyone on the schedule! Thank you,
Blaine Lopez, P.E.Class of '96
Dr. Lowery,
At Wrights we design, fabricate, and erect steel structures; primarily for but not limited to the aggregates industry. We design the process, specify and source the required equipment & components, fabricate the structures and install all at the customer's site. Examples of plants are sand & gravel, cement, crushed stone, Frac Sand, etc.
As I mentioned on the phone, we are looking for one Civil Structural engineer to work within our engineering department. The title will be Engineer and salary will be around $50,000/yr based upon any experience. The position is based in our main office in New Braunfels, TX. Typical work week is 7am to 5:30 pm M-F.
Job Description: Design reinforced concrete foundations and steel structures for use in industrial plants; mostly within the aggregates industry. Assist in the development of proposals and project bids. Some assistance with field surveying or measurement of existing structures.
Qualifications: Must have AutoCad 2010 and MS Projects experience. Any experience in the aggregates industry would be a plus.
Please email a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts to [email protected].
Sincerely;
Barry DickensGeneral Manager – OperationsWright’s Production Equipment Specialists723 Krueger CanyonNew Braunfels, TX 78132(210) 643-5912 cell(210) 651-5577 officeWrights Production Equipment Specialists
Dr. Lowery,
Thank you for your time this morning.
We are a structural and civil consulting engineering firm in Dallas Texas. We provide structural design for a wide variety of commercial and institutional building projects nationwide and in the Caribbean.
We have an immediate opening for a structural EIT (designer). Qualified candidates should possess a Masters Degree with a Structural emphasis. Having already passed the EIT exam will be considered a plus.
We have an immediate opening, but will consider candidates planning to graduate in December as well as recent graduates. Candidates should possess a GPA of 3.00 or greater.
Please have qualified and interested candidates e-mail their resumes to my attention.
Thank you for your help.
Dave Hart ‘82
David Hart, PE, LEED® APPrincipal Hart, Gaugler & Associates, [email protected] V: 972-239-5111 (x214)M: 214-957-8263"It's Your VISION... Our GOAL is to help you get there!"
Howdy!
BP is seeking engineers at the master's or bachelors level to work as an Environmental Engineer at the Texas City Refinery. Both intern and full-time positions are available.
Please send an e-mail by Thursday September 22 with your resume and contact information to [email protected] and apply online at www.bp.com/uscollegecareers . You will receive additional information if you are selected for a campus interview on September 27-28.
Role Description: As an Environmental Engineer/Specialist, you would be accountable to develop an understanding of certain regulatory requirements and how they apply to the refinery. The requirements could involve air, water, waste, and wetlands compliance, and permitting programs. The Environmental Specialist would be accountable for emissions reporting, permit compliance and negotiation, and regulatory interpretation. You would support the refinery operations team to identify/enhance compliance systems with these requirements, including training, procedures, process and operational controls.
Candidate Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s or Master's degreeo Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or highero Majoring in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering
(with an Environmental focus)o Graduating in December 2011 or May / June 2012 (for full time) or Graduating in
December 2012 through August 2014 (for interns)o BP will not support US Immigration sponsorship for this role
Jennifer BalmainBusiness Development Originator & Texas A&M Relationship ManagerBP Texas City
Dear Dr. Lowry,
I received your contact information from a former student of yours, Carrie French, whom we have recently hired. We have several additional openings available for ambitious Entry Level Engineers and it is my hope that you could pass along the attached job description to some of your current students and recent graduates.
Thank you in advance for you assistance!
Sincerely,
Kelli StaubHR CoordinatorWillbros Engineers (U.S.), LLC
WILLBROS ENGINEERS (US) LLC.
Willbros Engineers (US) LLC. is a well-established, publically owned engineering company with over 103 years of experience in the management, design, programming, and commissioning of small, medium & large system projects for major Industrial Energy clients, mainly in the Oil & Gas industry. Willbros Engineers (U.S.) LLC currently has over 400 highly technical personnel dispersed across numerous locations throughout North America.
Willbros Engineers (US) LLC. is currently looking for several
Entry Level Engineers
for our Houston, Texas Office.
Position SummaryA qualified candidate must be able to coordinate reimbursable projects including interconnects, organize and lead field meetings, coordinate company resources including ROW, environmental, engineering, operations personnel, construction and communicate with connecting party. Duties & Responsibilities• Organizational and time management skills• Proficiency in both written and oral communication• Proficiency with a variety of Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Access,
Word, Visio, Projects, Adobe and PowerPoint• Attention to detail, a healthy work ethic, and the ambition to grow within our company
Position Requirements • Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Construction) • No minimum level of experience is required • Proficient with drafting standards (dimensions, tolerances, etc)
This position is a full time regular position with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Willbros is an equal opportunity employer.Eligible candidates please reference the Job Title in the subject line and submit resumes to: [email protected]
Dr. Lowery,
I have received emails and resumes from 3 potential A&M candidates for a structural position in the last month. Our need will be more immediate. Are you aware of any December 2011 Master’s graduates who are looking for employment? If so, please have them contact me.
I will get back in touch with the three who have sent me resumes so far. Currently, it is difficult for us to look that far out. However, the three soon-to-be graduates all seem to have good qualifications and we will do what we can to accommodate.
Thanks for your help. Gig’em (should be an exciting weekend),cmg
HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC.
Chris M. Gilstrap, P.E., SECBGilstrap, Chris [[email protected]]
Permanent employment and Co-op positions:
Dear Dr Lowery:
Pursuant to the request earlier for employment opportunities. Please find attached a job opening description for ABS Consulting in San Antonio for an engineer with a structural emphasis.
I am also seeking coop students for the Spring 2012 timeframe. I have a position in the career center posted but have no hits on it yet. Is there a list in the CE department of CE students in the Coop program that would be available to review?
Keep up the good work!
Regards
Johnny Waclawczyk, P.E.General ManagerABSG Consulting [email protected]
Engineering PositionsABS Consulting’s Extreme Loads and Structural Risk Division in San Antonio, Texas is seeking qualified engineering candidates for full time engineering positions.
ABS Consulting is worldwide multi-discipline industry leader in risk assessment, hazard mitigation, and management planning for natural, process, or threat related hazards. The San Antonio Office has unique capabilities and extensive experience in the analysis and design of facilities subject to extreme loads including:
Blast Load Prediction and Blast Resistant Design Explosion Testing and Similitude Modeling Hurricane Wind Damage Assessment Advanced Finite Element Analysis: Nonlinear static, Nonlinear transient dynamic Progressive Collapse Evaluation Physical Security Services: Threat Assessment and Force protection
Position Primary Responsibilities Prepare engineering calculations Develop engineering drawings and sketches Develop engineering models Prepare spreadsheets and perform data analysis Develop graphics, tables, and figures for reports Provide assistance during blast testing Perform field site visits
Working ConditionsPositions are based on a typical 40 hour week basis and are a salaried paid employee.
Work will normally be performed in an office environment in San Antonio, Texas. However, duties may include outside assignments which may include occasional travel. Work will generally be of a non-manual nature but may require manual labor for certain tasks.
The position requirements are as follows: A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, or recognized equivalent. Knowledge of related technical disciplines. Ability to utilize basic personal computer applications including spreadsheets, word
processors, email, engineering programs, and Internet browsers. Ability to identify and efficiently analyze solutions to problems. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability to work well with others.
From: Doyle, Scott E.Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011
Dr. Lowery –
Attached please find two job openings, 1 permanent
https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/announcements/centerpointenergy2.pdf
and one 2012 summer intern,
https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/announcements/centerpointenergy1.pdf
that are currently posted on our website (www.centerpointenergy.com).
The prospective candidates will need to apply through our website. These postings expire in mid October, so please encourage your students to apply soon if interested.
Please let me know if I can assist in any way.
Scott Doyle (Class of ’93)Division Vice PresidentTexas Gas Operations1111 LouisianaHouston TX 77002www.centerpointenergy.com
Experience - minimum of 4 years in offshore structures design with offshore structures:
Dr. Lowery,
Thanks for talking with me this afternoon and the info provided below. I am providing a short write up of what we might be looking for. As stated, in a number of cases we bring engineers in on a contract basis and then see how things go from there.
I am copying Michael Hoyt of our HR Dept on the e-mail and any response should be directed to him at [email protected].
Job Description:
Organization - ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) in Houston, Texas. ABS is a ship Classification Society and has been in existence since 1862. ABS is the largest classification society in the offshore sector. The majority of MODUs (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units) and about half of the permanently moored floating offshore structures worldwide are classed with ABS. Our Houston office is the main office for
ABS.
Dept. - OED - Offshore Engineering Dept., Structures Group
Education Requirements - Min. BS. Civil or Ocean Engineering, higher degrees will be considered. Preference is for Structural emphasis. Must have passed the FE exam.
Experience - minimum of 4 years in offshore structures design with offshore structures such as fixed platforms, Spars, TLPs, Semis and/or MODUs. Ability to read design drawings, experience with structural computer models and associated design drawings, experience with API-RP-2A punching shear checks and a desire to work as a team member on challenging projects. (Experience in the petrochemical industry will be considered as well.)
Please get back with us if there are any questions.
Gig'em,
Rodney Deschamps
Rodney F. Deschamps, P. E.Sr. Managing Principal Engineer Offshore Structures GroupABS AmericasBlue Team
Howdy Dr. Lowery!
It’s a crisp, cool morning here in Midland, Texas. I wish I could’ve gone to the game this past weekend, but life got in the way. That’s the first home game I’ve missed in 5 years. I suppose graduating can do that to you.
I just wanted to pass this information on to you for any students looking for jobs. I’m not sure what positions are currently available at Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper, Inc., but it could never hurt to look into it and apply, especially since the application is online. This is a great company with good, wholesome people. Work is busy, so I’m sure they might be able to fit one or two more engineers in at the various office locations (or interns!!!).
Hope all is well in Aggieland!
Gig’em! Elizabeth Oliver – Class of ‘10
Elizabeth OliverCivil EIT
1700 W. Wall Street, Suite 100 | Midland, Texas 79701 | 432-697-1447 | www.team-psc.com
PSC now has an online application. So if you know of anyone that is interested in applying with PSC please have them visit:
www.team-psc.com\careersThis is the only way to submit a resume as well.
I received the following email from an old friend last February:
“Dr. Lowery, hope all is well. Good news here. I think that Halff Associates will need a couple of your graduates this May. Could you give me a list of 5 or so of your best so I can contact them. I appreciate any thing that you can do to help us. You will be proud to know that we have 75 aggies here at Halff Associates now. Also we are starting a scholarship program by the Aggie employees here to fund an additional annual scholarship for TAMU Civils. Look forward to hearing from you.”
They hired 7 students. I just got the following email (9/30/11):
“Dr. Lowery,
Hoping that this finds you well. The 7 kids that you sent me in May have settled in and are performing wonderfully. Looks like we will likely need a couple more this December. Can you go thru the drill again and send me some more good general civil engineer resumes. Thanks for all you do for the kids and for A&M.
Roman '79”
If you are interested in this company, Google them and see what they do. See if that is what you want to do and are capable of doing it. They have asked me to screen the resumes and send them the best two. If you are still interested, send me an impressive resume with the following subject line
Halff Associates Resume - Your Name
Note that they are interested in December graduates, but will probably consider recent grads or experienced engineers. State clearly when you will graduate. Your resume should emphasize your interest, experience, and capabilities in their areas of expertise.
I would highly suggest that you include a photo on your resume, not limit it to one page, and include your references. “References upon request” just delays their ability to impulse buy.
Good luck,
L^3
From: Mark Everett Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 9:11 AMTo: 'Lee L. Lowery, Jr.'Subject: RE: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Lee, I came across your e-mail recently and realized I may not have followed up on an opportunity to suggest Burns & McDonnell as an outstanding engineering firm to work for. Upon my retirement from the federal government, I worked for them for 11 years, managing the southern Illinois regional office. Let me tell you they are a truly a fine company to work for. They are entirely employee owned, headquartered in Kansas City, MO, with several large regional Offices in Texas. If you have graduates looking for exciting work and willing to work anywhere in the world, Burns & McDonnell is an excellent company to work for.
Mark Everett, P.E.
NOTE: You do not have to come to the interview, since they say: Be sure to also visit www.kimley-horn.com and submit your resume.
Howdy!
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., will be interviewing students in Koldus 110 from 8:30AM to 4:30PM this Thursday, October 6th.
We are interviewing for full-time positions and internships. We will be hiring December and May graduates; as well as summer interns for all of our offices and part-time interns for our College Station office. We have 60 offices in the US, with these offices in TX:• D/FW: Dallas, Fort Worth, Las Colinas, and Frisco • Houston • San Antonio • Austin • College Station (part-time internships only)
In Texas, our major disciplines are land development, water (drainage/surface water AND utility water infrastructure), roadway design, and traffic engineering. We also do various other disciplines outside of Texas. We are doing open interviews – so there’s no need to sign up for a time. Students just need to show up anytime between 8:30AM-4:30PM. Dress is business casual. Here are the requirements to get an interview:
• Students must be pursuing a Civil Engineering degree. • Students must have the indefinite right to work in the US (we do not sponsor).• Intern candidates: If you want to intern in College Station, then you need to be able to work 15 hours/week during normal business hours. We accept Sophomores-Juniors for the College Station office.• Summer Intern candidates: To be considered for a summer internship, you must have only 1 summer left before graduation.
In addition, we are hosting an ASCE meeting on October 5th at 6:00PM (it will be catered) in CE219 and CE203– it’s highly encouraged that students show up to this.
Be sure to also visit www.kimley-horn.com and submit your resume. You need to also complete the “Bio Sheet” listed at
https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/announcements/KimleyHornBioSheet.pdf
and bring with you to the interview on Thursday.
Permanent and co-op.If you reply to Mr. Texada regarding the following, mention that you got it from Mr. Jeff Grigsby. L^3
Dr. Lowery,
It’s really good to hear from you. I was a student in your structural design class back in 1995. I am a Lead Heavy Highway Estimator for The Lane Construction Corporation in Justin, Texas. Lane is a 121 y/o heavy highway / heavy civil contractor based out of Connecticut. We have offices along the eastern coast and in Texas. We do about $1 billion of revenue per year and are currently in JV with Fluor on the largest P3 project in the nation, the HOT Lanes in Virginia. In September, I was Lead Estimator and successful bidder on a $212 million TxDOT project south of Waco. The project is a 10 mile reconstruction of IH 35 from Hewitt to Bruceville. The project has approximately 2,400,000 CY of excavation and 1,200,000 CY of embankment. There is approximately 440,000 CY of concrete in the paving and structures. The project has 26 bridges including two signature hybrid girder / cable stay (Extradosed) bridges over the Brazos River in Waco. These will be the first of this type bridge constructed in Texas, and I am told only the third in the nation. This will be a landmark project and an excellent opportunity for a young engineer(s). The project is scheduled to begin in January. We will be looking to fill positions for Job Engineers, Associate Job Engineers and Coop Engineers. If you have any students who might be interested, please have them send their resume to our Texas District HR Rep listed below.
Lawrence TexadaTexas District HR [email protected]
Gig’em,
Jeff Grigsby, P.E. ‘96Lead EstimatorThe LANE Construction Corporation11801 Harmonson Road; Justin, TX 76247P.O. Box 800; Roanoke, TX 76262Email: [email protected]: (817) 430-0552Cell: (817) 851-9074Fax: (817) 430-6351
Dr. Lowery,We are searching for EIT candidates for a position as a Staff Level geotechnical engineer for Henley-Johnston & Associates in our Dallas, Texas office. The ideal candidate would have between 0 and 2 years experience, have some educational background in soil mechanics, and be willing to work outside in some cases. Must have good English skills and pass a criminal background check and drug screen. The position would require coordinating drilling and sampling with our in-house drilling department, logging and assigning test requests for the soils lab, data analysis and preparation of geotechnical reports. On-site inspections of excavations and foundation projects are included as well. Our current
projects range from single-family residential construction, to water transmission pipelines to high-rise construction with deep excavations. If selected, the EIT would spend some time in the field learning our processes and how to conduct site-inspections and testing. More can be learned about our firm at www.hja-eng.com. Salary would be dependent upon qualifications. Thanks for your help in this matter. James F. Phipps, P.E.Henley-Johnston & Associates, [email protected] 235 Morgan AvenueDallas, Texas 75203Office 214-941-3808 Cell 214-536-0212Texas A&M Class of 1990
As an introduction to your resume, I would suggest that you mention that you were in contact with Mr. Melvin Derong, through Lee Lowery at Texas A&M, who suggested that you send them your resume.L^3Related links:http://www.energy.williams.com/Internshipshttp://www.energy.williams.com/College_Studentshttp://williams.com/
From: Derong, Melvin L Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 10:08 AMTo: [email protected]: RE: Williams Commitment To Double The Number Of Engineering Interns For 2012
Mr. Lowery, you sent me an e-mail recently regarding employment opportunities for Texas A&M Civil Engineering graduates. You might be interested in another e-mail from my company, Williams, that wants to hire engineering interns. I suggest candidates send their resume to Williams at their Human Resources office in Houston, and to any Engineering managers in Houston and Salt Lake City.
Tom Janorschke HR-Hou [email protected]
Jim Harrison Engineer-Hou * [email protected] Steve Etchison Engineer-Hou * [email protected] Fitch Engineer-Hou * [email protected] Egner Engineer-Hou * [email protected] Amezquita Operations-Hou * [email protected]
Mark Scadden Engineer-SLC [email protected] Zebelean Engineer-SLC [email protected]
Barry Orgill Operations-SLC [email protected] Richards Operations-SLC [email protected]*Aggies.All are managers or directors.
Mel DerongCivil Engineering Class of 1975
From: Barnard, Randy Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 8:44 AMSubject: Williams commitment to double the number of engineering interns for 2012 - Your assistance is needed Williams has agreed to participate in the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. In doing so, we have joined the Jobs Council initiative to increase the number of U.S. engineering graduates by 10,000 per year. As a result of this commitment that we have made, we plan to double the number of engineering interns that we will hire in summer 2012. Your HRBPs will be contacting hiring managers this week to gather summer placements for these additional interns. To make our goal a reality, we need your assistance with the following:
1. Ensure that your leaders are aware of the company initiative and encourage them to think creatively about how we can accommodate a larger intern class while still providing meaningful work.
2. Reiterate the need for a quick response regarding the placement of these interns as we need to finalize our planning for fall recruiting which has already begun and runs through the end of October.
3. Support and encourage your employees who participate in the recruitment process. Williams recruits on nine college campuses near our employee bases across Williams. We utilize alumni teams and hiring managers to assist College Relations with career fairs, on-campus and on-site interviews and other campus events. Their continued participation is vital to the success of our college recruiting program.
Another way that Williams is demonstrating our commitment to increase the number of U.S. engineering graduates is through our participation in the Business Roundtable. The Roundtable has long advocated increasing the number of U.S. graduates who earn bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) as a way to increase the productivity, competitiveness and job creation potential of the U.S. economy. Alan Armstrong and the Executive Officer Team fully support this program. We are already making an important difference in U.S. engineering education by providing internships to promising engineering students, which have proven highly effective in boosting engineering student recruitment and retention – a critical skills need for Williams.
Howdy Dr. Lowery,
Jones & Carter, Inc. is hiring December 2011 civil engineering graduates. Would you be so kind to send an email to your listserv group notifying them of our hiring needs? Please ask the graduates to send their resumes to us no later than October 12 th . They must send their resume to [email protected], include their current GPA and reference “DEC GRAD” in the subject
line. Currently, we will not be accepting resumes for May 2012 graduates or interns until February 2012.
Thank you so much for your help and we look forward to speaking with some grads!
Nikki Gifford Recruiting Assistant JONES & CARTER, INC. ENGINEERS · PLANNERS · SURVEYORS 6335 Gulfton, Suite 100 Houston, Texas 77081-1169
Smart Engineering. Smart Solutions.TM www.jonescarter.com
Dr. Lowery
Hope all is well. We are currently seeking to hire one to two project managers. If you know of any graduating seniors looking for a job in heavy civil construction management please have them send their resume to Laura at [email protected].
They can see our company website at www.ioccompany.com
Oscar
Howdy Oscar:
I will forward your email and ask them to use only "TAMU CE Resume" in the "subject to" line so she can sort it from the spam.
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Note that a contract position means you work until the job ends and you’re gone. Long term can indeed mean long, or not, probably no benefits but often also means pretty high pay since most people want more stability in their lives. Can often serve as entry to a permanent job, plus you get experience.L^3
Mr. Lowery,
My name is Missy Marlow and I am a Technical Recruiter. Mr. John Orsak gave me your information and said that you send out job information to all your students. I have a client in the downtown Houston area that has 3 openings for entry level Civil Engineers. They would be
working on a long-term contract position focusing on a data validation project in the oil and gas industry. Only requirement for this position is a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering. If you know of anyone that may be interested in this position, please feel free to share my contact information.
Thank you,
Missy MarlowSenior Recruiter
2550 Acton RoadSuite 150Birmingham, AL 35243Direct Line: (205) 769-3490Main Phone: (205) 822-9901Cell Phone: (205) 601-4698Fax: (205) 822-9917NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
I am told by a Halliburton employee that they are hiring like mad, both new hires and to replace numerous people being hired out from under them by other companies. They suggest that you go to http://www.halliburton.com/careers/ L^3
From: Caleb Tonn Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 08:54 AMTo: Lea Ann Gatewood Subject: Recent Graduates One of my past professors from Texas A&M University Civil Engineering Department was asking me about who new graduates should contact at Halliburton for recruiting. I know Halliburton uses the career center at TAMU, but who could graduates contact directly at Halliburton? Please also reply to Dr. Lowery: [email protected]
Caleb R TonnATP - Halliburton Completion ToolsHalliburton Energy ServicesSE District - Kilgore
Dr. Lowery: Please have them contact me directly at [email protected]. I would love to discuss job opportunities with them and invite them to our tailgate we have at all home games--free bbq and beverage!! Whoop!! Lea Ann Gatewood Halliburton To: [email protected]: Shell External Job Postings - Civil Engineers and Marine EngineersImportance: High
Dr. Lowery
As per our telecon, Shell recently posted a number of Civil Engineering-related positions below on Shell’s “Job Search & Apply” web site:
http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/aboutshell/careers/job_search/
Once on the above web page, click on “Job Search for Professionals” and then click on the “Job ID”s for the position below (or any others they may see at the web site) in order to apply. Each position has a deadline for applying (most are very soon) as stated in each position description on the web site.
Job ID Position Title Work Location
U25118. Staff Civil Engineering Consultant - Houston, TX (WCK) United States
U25119. Staff Naval Architect/Marine Engineer - Houston, TX (WCK) United States
25120. Staff Naval Architect/Marine Engineer - Houston, TX (WCK) United States
U25061. Structural Engineer - Houston, TX (WCK) United States
U25063. Civil Design Engineer - Houston, TX (WCK) United States
U25065. Civil Engineer - Hull - Houston, TX (WCK) United States
U25226. Construction Engineer - Houston, TX (WCK) United States
U25225. Construction Engineer - Houston, TX United States
If you know of former students or colleagues that meet the requirements of these positions, please send the information to them. They will have to apply online per the instructions at the web site.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks and Gig ‘em.
Bert
Dr. Lowery,
I'm the Senior Civil Engineer in the Electric Substation & Transmission Engineering group of the Colorado Springs Utilities. Here is a job opening that closes on Oct 18:
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CSU&cws=4&rid=5210
The Colorado Springs utilities is a four service, municipally owned utility (electric, natural gas, water, wastewater). This job opening is on the "wet" side of the house. As other openings for young engineers of every stripe open up, I'll send them to you.
Regards,
Mark A. Cerda, '79 P.E.Colorado Springs, CO
Hello Dr. Lowery,
I hope that the students can benefit from this job opening.Thank you.
--- On Tue, 10/11/11, Michael Geier <[email protected]> wrote:
From: Michael Geier <[email protected]>Subject: EIT-Site DevelopmentDate: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 2:19 PM
Dear Saul,
I hope everyone is doing well.The below job details are forwarded to you by
Michael Geier of PTS, Inc.
Looking for Design Engineer/Assistant Project Manager/Site DevelopmentIndependently performs engineering assignments with clear and specified objectives. Work is reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment. Responsible for preparation of feasibility studies, design of water, sanitary and storm sewer, paving, and detention facilities. Works well in a team oriented environment. Assist with designing site development projects including:
commercial, mixed-use, multi-family, residential and other types of projects. Capable of interaction with clients and other consultants.
Requirements: BSCE. 3-5 years experience. EIT certification. Understanding of local governmental public and private development codes and ordinances. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of AutoCAD a plus.
If you or anyone you know is qualified and interested, SUBMIT A RESUME indicating salary requirements to:
[email protected] word.doc format
Sincerely,
Mike Geier
From: Corey Wagner [mailto:[email protected]] To: Williams, MaxineSubject: Entry-Level Highway Design and Construction Engineer
Maxine- thank you for your help. I appreciate you sending this along for posting.
A multinational transportation systems company with it's US headquarters based in Austin, TX is searching for an entry-level Design and Construction Engineer, someone who will perform routine engineering work while developing professional proficiency under the supervision of a senior engineer.
The ideal candidate would have a Master's level degree in Civil Engineering with a Transportation focus or a Master's degree in Transportation Engineering. They must be motivated, able to manage multiple projects with relative independence, and preferably have some education in highway design and construction.
This position is open to current students and former students. There are 2 positions available: one in Austin, TX and one in Dallas, TX. Interested candidates should contact Corey at [email protected] Corey WagnerExecutive Recruiter | RG Search LLCcorey @rgsearch.com www.rgsearch.comBETTER METHOD. BETTER TALENT.
Engineers In High Demand In Federal Government, Expert Says.The US News and World Report (10/19, Salpeter) "Outside Voices Careers" blog reported, "While tax and revenue shortfalls have affected essential government services," Heather Krasna, director of career services at the Evans
School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington, "says about 60,000 people are slated to retire from government jobs by the end of this year. Some agencies are replacing these workers, despite slashes in funding, so there continue to be jobs in the pipeline." Krasna said that engineers are in high demand.
A November 2010 Executive Order from the President makes it slightly easier to apply for government positions via USAJOBS.gov. The special resume format, including what was known as “KSAs” (which stands for knowledge, skills, and abilities) is no longer required, which should make applying for federal positions less cumbersome for job seekers.
http://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?keyword=%22civil%20engineer%22
http://www.usajobs.gov/StudentJobs
Dr. Lowery,
Please find attached a posting for an entry level structural engineer. I am sending this in response to the request you sent out in August. I would appreciate your help in distributing this to other professors who teach structural related courses. My hope is that the structural professors could assist in identifying candidates who would be a good fit for the position.
Audubon has recently participated in career fairs on several campuses. Unfortunately, most of the resumes I received did not have a structural focus. I do have one excellent Aggie prospect, but hope to identify a few more. Any assistance you could provide would be greatly appreciated. We are currently recruiting for December and May Graduates.
Regards - Jay
James A. "Jay" Hooper, P.E.Structural Engineering ManagerAudubon Engineering 10205 Westheimer Road, Suite 600 - Houston, TX 77042www.audubon-engineering.com
October 20, 2011
Houston Audubon Engineering
10205 Westheimer Rd., Suite 600Houston, TX 77042
Office (281) 669-0590Fax (281) 669-0591
Audubon Engineering is accepting applications for an entry level structural engineer for our Houston office. Audubon Engineering is a 700 person engineering firm with offices in Houston, Texas, Louisiana (New Orleans, Covington, and Baton Rouge), Denver, Colorado, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lagos, Nigeria and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Audubon specializes in the design of oil and gas production facilities both onshore and offshore.
Candidates should have completed course work for a BS or MS specializing in structural engineering. Candidates should possess knowledge of:
Mechanics of Materials Geotechnical Engineering Analysis of Structures Structural Dynamics Structural Steel Design Structural Concrete Design Fluid Dynamics and Wave Theory Foundation Design
Responsibilities will include:
Analysis and Design of Structures and Foundations Preparation and review of design drawings Project and construction management
Audubon Engineering offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, disability Insurance, and a 401K Plan.
Resumes and an unofficial copy of Transcripts should be submitted by US Mail or e-mail to the following addresses:
Mr. James A. “Jay” Hooper, P.E. Paige HardenStructural Engineering Manager Human ResourcesAudubon Engineering Audubon Engineering10205 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 600 111 Veterans Blvd., Ste 1200Houston, Texas 77042 Metairie, LouisianaMail to: [email protected] Mail to: [email protected]
Dr. Lowery,
We are currently looking to hire an entry level project engineer in our Houston office’s municipal department. Would you be able to send the attached job description to the civil listserv? We are anticipating hiring in January. Also, if any students are interested they can apply for an on-campus interview through the career center, though I think registration for our time slot closes this Wednesday (10/26).
Thanks, and let me know if there’s any other information you need from us.
Chris Edwards ‘08
Chris Edwards, E.I.T.
Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.TBPE Firm Registration No.27413430 Northwest Fwy, Suite 1100 | Houston, TX 77040www.cobbfendley.com
CobbFendley is a multi-discipline firm founded in 1980 in Houston, Texas, providing engineering and surveying services throughout Texas and New Mexico.
CobbFendley provides an array of professional services to its clients, including Construction Management, GIS, Hydraulics and Hydrology, Land Development, Public Works, ROW Acquisition, Site Development, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Surveying, Telecommunications, Transportation, Utility Coordination and Design. We currently have an opening for an entry level project engineer in our Houston office’s Municipal Department.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, development of construction plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates for transportation engineering projects throughout the State of Texas and New Mexico.
Education/Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (May 2011 or December 2011 Graduates) • Strong background in Transportation, Traffic, Hydraulics and Hydrology • Computer aided drafting design (CADD) software experience, preferably Microstation • Successfully passed FE exam prior to graduation • Written and verbal communication skills
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected].
From: Valerie Harkins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 12:25 PMTo: [email protected]: Engineers and EIT neededImportance: High
Mr. Lowery:
I am trying to very quickly recruit the following positions for my company. We are a start up Solar Energy Development company, with several Utility-Scale projects under development. Given our timeline, I have not developed formal written job descriptions yet, but can offer the following summaries. Please let me know if you have any candidates that would be a good fit and have interest. For more information, you can visit our website at: http://rresolar.com, or give me a call using the information below.
Position: Civil Engineer PENeed to hire: within 15 daysJob Description: This position will be responsible for full charge civil engineering of our project sites, including ALL drafting. Sites are, on average, 500 acres of undeveloped land. There is no admin/drafting assistant on board at present, so one must be willing to file permits, perform feasibility studies, design and prepare grading, drainage, construction (typically only roadways) plans and conceptual designs independently.
We do not typically pay relocation fees, the position is based in Austin, Texas.
I hope you can help, and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,Valerie Harkins
Valerie HarkinsProject DeveloperRRE Austin Solar, LLC8121 Bee Cave Rd., #100Austin, Texas 78746P (512) 382-5316F (512) 382-7525M (512) [email protected]
I am looking for someone to begin in an estimating department for a pipeline construction company in the Corpus Christi area. Do you know of any prospects?
Oil and Gas Pipeline ConstructionAble to estimate pipeline construction projectsWill travel to jobs for estimating purposesGrowth potential for Project ManagementWill work with the Project Managers and Operations
Communication skills required
Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding this inquiry or share this information with prospects. Salary will be dependent upon experience. You may also send resume’s to my attention.
We are actually looking for at least two individuals. One with more experience would be beneficial.
Rebecca [email protected]
Email resumes to [email protected] using “TAMU Resume” and your name in the subject line. Mr. Walker mentioned that having come from a rural background, where you did chores before walking to high school in the morning, would be a plus. : )
Lee,
Just wanted to follow-up on our phone conversation this morning….we are looking for a graduate interested in water and wastewater treatment. Strong work ethic, athletic, with a passion for Civil Engineering. We plan to hire at least one graduate in December.
Thanks.
Jed
George E. “Jed” Walker, Jr., P.E.President600 Austin Avenue, Suite 20Waco, Texas 76701
Professor Lowery,
Brian McQuown, an A&M civil engineering graduate and my colleague here at NRG, forwarded me your e-mail. I am interested in both recently graduated and experienced environmental engineering with an interest in air quality for two office locations: Houston and Las Vegas. I am responsible for the company’s air quality engineering and science practice (I am both an engineer and meteorologist).
I would enjoy taking a look at resumes of any graduates that you may think fit the opportunity.
Best Regards, tom
Thomas A. Umenhofer, CCM, REAPrincipalNatural Resource Group, [email protected](702) 694-8001 Direct (805) 701-9142 Cell (702) 694-8010 Fax
An addition to the previous entry from Walker Partners. Again: Email resumes to [email protected] using “TAMU Resume” and your name in the subject line.
From: Jed Walker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 8:24 AMTo: Lowery, LeeSubject: RE: Employment
Dr. Lowery,
Our Senior Manager and I were talking this morning and he stated that our needs are short-term (immediate) as well as long-term. We can use an EIT today! And, we can still interview and search for a December or May ’12 Graduate.
George E. “Jed” Walker, Jr., P.E.President600 Austin Avenue, Suite 20Waco, Texas 76701
Please see https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/announcements/Prince_Nov2011.pdf for their brochure. L^3
Good Morning Lee,
We spoke back in December of last year and PRINCE is looking to hire Entry-Level Civil Engineers again. I have attached an updated flyer, so that you can distribute it to recent
graduates and the December Civil Engineering graduates. Feel free to contact me with any questions or any upcoming recruiting opportunities.
Thank you,
Nissa MartinezHR Generalist
10210 Highland Manor Drive Suite 110Tampa, FL [email protected]
The following job opening has been filled, and is no longer available.
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See: http://rve-inc.com/From: Pat Veteto Subject: Request for Civil Engineering Employment Information
Dr. Lowery,
We now have an opening for a recent civil engineering graduate. A Dec grad would be fine. If you know anyone who might be interested in working in Corpus Christi, please let me know.
Please send copies of resumes to me.
Thanks,
Pat
Patrick D. Veteto, PE, RPLS
RVE, Inc.TBPE Firm Registration # F-2037
RVE, Inc.Engineering Consulting ServicesCore engineering capabilities include civil engineering projects such as roadways, parking lots, paving, drainage, water systems and wastewater systems. Projects often include planning, cost estimating and regulatory permitting. Other special capabilities include Waterfront Facility and Bridge Inspections, and Security Systems; Barriers, Fencing, Cameras, Lighting.
Located in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Apply at http://www.kiewit.com/districts/kiewit-offshore-services/careers.aspx
Dr. Kohutek,
I hope you are doing well. I’m not sure if you remember me, but I took your steel design class a few years ago. I’m now working for Kiewit Offshore Services where all we work with is heavy steel structures. I get the opportunity to design some really wild operations. Our department designs all the temporary construction and lifting aids for fabrication. We also design the transportation of the structures onto barges/ships, and finally the lift of the structure onto a topside using our HLD (Heavy Lifting Device).
We currently have 3 very large projects being fabricated in our facility with our clients being Shell, Chevron, and Noble Energy. Some notable structures being fabricated are the 700’ long 20,000 ton jacket that we are fabricating for Noble Energy and a 250’ long x 50’ wide x 60’ tall, 5,000 ton Living Quarters (first attachment) for Shell. There are plenty of opportunities here for graduating Civil students, and we are constantly looking for good engineers. We currently staff near 150 engineers. Mostly field engineers, but we have a small group (10-15) that works heavily with steel design.
Noah Smithwick Design Engineer Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd. 2440 Kiewit Road, Ingleside, TX 78362
MODIFIED FLYER - ONE JOB ADDED - LINK CORRECTED
See https://careers-halff.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=2011-1070&searchCategory=&searchRadius=5&searchZip=
Halff Associates is looking for:
A civil engineering graduate with strong interest in Water Resources for our Conroe office. Interested candidates may apply on our website at www.halff.com. The Conroe
EIT job ad is # 2011-1070 with the title EIT – General Civil Water Resources.
A general civil engineering graduate with a strong interest in Public Works and land/site development projects for our Houston office. Interested candidates may apply on our website at www.halff.com. The Houston EIT job ad is #2011-1073 with the title – EIT General Civil.
Halff Associates, Inc. is a Texas-based, employee-owned, diverse, and multi-disciplined professional services firm. For more than half a century, Halff has provided innovative solutions in Texas and throughout the United States offering full-service engineering, architecture, planning, interior design, landscape architecture, environmental, right of way, visual science & technology, and surveying services. Halff has offices in twelve Texas cities: Austin, Conroe, Dallas, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Georgetown, Grand Prairie, Houston, McAllen, Richardson, and San Antonio.
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Option Plan, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending, and an Employee Assistance Plan. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Halff Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information about Halff Associates, visit HTTP://www.halff.com.
Dr. Lowery,
I hope this correspondence finds you well. Our office is looking to hire 2 – 4 graduates between now and January 2012. We are interested in candidates that have a desire and passion to work in the field of Water Resource Engineering – for large hydraulic structures and systems. The ideal candidates would have a specialization in the following technical aptitudes:
1 – structural (steel & reinforced concrete) / geotechnical (foundations, walls, seepage analysis, filter design)2 – hydraulics (open channel / large diameter pipe (up to 120” diameter) / pump stations)
We are heavily involved in dam and reservoir engineering, large scale pump stations and pipelines, canal systems, etc. Some field work will be required as part of our training program is getting our folks out in the field and visually observing their design or planning their designs around existing conditions.
Any resumes of candidates fitting the above that you could provide me would be very much welcomed and appreciated. If some of these candidates would prefer to simply talk to me over the phone, I would be happy to do so.
Best regards,
Cody Cockroft, P.E.Water [email protected] and Nichols, Inc.3100 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 200Houston, Texas 77042(713) 600-6832 (direct)www.freese.com
The following link to the top revenue Civil Engineering firms was suggested as a good place to go hunting:
http://www.cenews.com/userfiles/file/CEN0410_TopFirms.pdf
Click on the web address and then on Careers and submit a resume. It certainly couldn’t hurt. Many also list co-op and internship opportunities, like
http://www.hntb.com/careers/college-careers
You might also check
http://enr.construction.com/toplists/designfirms/001-100.asp
for leads.
Dr. Lowery,
Howdy! I am former student of yours (2004) and remember that you sent out an email a few months ago regarding job openings for upcoming grads or recent grads. I am a project manager at a company named Peloton Land Solutions in Keller, TX. We are a civil engineering firm that focuses on Land Development work such as single family, oil and gas, site development, environmental studies, and GIS. Our clients have projects located throughout the north Texas area. We are a young and energetic company of about 40 employees with an established growth pattern in the last two years. The three managing partners of our firm (one of which is an Aggie
as well) were all previously from Carter & Burgess in Fort Worth. Our company’s website is http://www.pelotonland.com/.
We are looking to hire 3 or 4 EITs throughout the next 12 months that are interested in working in the DFW metroplex and have an interest in land development. I would appreciate it greatly if you had any resumes that you might forward along for review! Thanks.
Jacob R. Hernandez, P.E.5751 Kroger Dr., Ste. 185, Keller, TX 76244
Jacobs entry modified on 11/23/11: http://www.jacobs.com/
Lee,
I would like to make a few revisions to our posting. Could I please get this revised on the list serve?
Thanks, Sheena
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today! We are looking to hire a December civil graduate to support our Dallas land development group. Any interested students should email their resume to [email protected].
www.jacobs.com
Land Development entry level EIT- Dallas office
Assists Engineers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments, subsequently providing familiarity with the programs, staff, and operating procedures of the company.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Performs civil design calculations (i.e., grading, drainage, paving, geometric design, utility design), sketches, technical comparisons and similar technical work as required by assignment
Coordinates project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians in his/her
discipline group.
Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and engineers and architects and recommends necessary changes.
Researches code issues and works with City, State, and County officials.
Researches design options and documents findings for Project Engineers and/or Project Managers.
Assists with other duties assigned by Project Engineers and/or Project Managers.
Experience:
BS in civil engineering is requiredAt least one summer land development internship is preferredEIT certificate desirableExperience with AutoCAD is preferred
L^3 - I have no idea about this one. I just list them. Perhaps someone from India might look it over. Tracking it down yields:http://www.nileshconstruction.com/index.htmlhttp://pune.citizensindia.com/d_I256390_'NILESH-CONSTRUCTION'http://pune.infoline.in/d_I256390_'NILESH-CONSTRUCTION'
Original email came from Mr. Shekhar Binawat [[email protected]] and reads:
helloplz contact the nilesh constructionl p classicPhone No :- 02065202638
Entry Level Structural Engineer
http://thorntontomasetti.com/
Responsibilities:
Generation of three-dimensional Building Information Models using various software programs, such as AutoDesk REVIT, Rhino, SAP, ETABS, Bentley and others.
Structural analysis, design and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry and timber systems.
Coordination of design work with in-house staff as well as other design professionals including Architects and other Engineering disciplines.
Preparation of construction documents within AutoCAD and REVIT environments
Qualifications:• Degree (Master’s preferred) in structural engineering or related field.• Internship or work experience at a consulting engineering firm preferred. • EIT certification.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Apply to this job with resume and references to:
Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dear Dr. Lowery: Our firm has a position open for a groundwater hydrologist/engineer and ask that you post the opening for students in the Civil Engineering Department. Our office is in Houston and the position is for a person who would be in that office. I was a student some years ago at TAMU and took a number of courses in the C.E. Department while working on two degrees in Agricultural Engineering.
Thank you, John Seifert
LBG-GUYTON ASSOCIATES
LBG-Guyton Associates is a long established groundwater hydrology consulting firm with offices in
Houston and Austin. The success of our firm relies on the quality of our staff. We are committed to
advancing the careers of our employees, our most important asset. No matter what stage of your career
you are in, LBG-Guyton offers you an opportunity for training and mentorship for professional
development. We support career advancement through advanced education, membership in professional
associations and other activities.
Our reputation as a leader in the groundwater field is based on our continued commitment to accuracy,
thoroughness, innovation and exemplary project management. We are continually growing, looking for
individuals with technical and leadership skills to help lead us into the future.
To continue our "Tradition of Excellence" in the groundwater field, we are continually searching for
professionals who want to share our goals.
LBG-Guyton professionals work in the following disciplines:
Water Supply, Groundwater Groundwater Planning and Management Environmental Engineering Groundwater Modeling Permitting Mine Dewatering
Types of projects undertaken by our firm include: initial collection and analysis of available water
resources data; water resources planning and management; the design of wells and well fields; the
planning and supervision of test drilling; preparation of specifications for test holes, water wells and
pumps and inspection of associated drilling and construction operations; the evaluation of well and well
field operations; the design and supervision of well and pump rehabilitation projects; artificial recharge
studies using wells or spreading basins to recharge aquifers; and well field vulnerability studies.
Groundwater flow models are constructed to estimate the effects of pumping including interference
drawdown that occurs in well fields. Another area of expertise involves studies of soil and groundwater
contamination associated with oil and gas field operations.
We understand that your pay is only one part of your total benefits equation. We offer an excellent
benefits package that includes:
Medical and Dental Plans Flexible Spending 401(k) and Profit Sharing Program Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Education Assistance Program Excellent Holiday and Vacation Schedule
LBG-Guyton is committed to creating a working environment which includes a diverse staff. A diverse
staff allows for a strong firm and our diverse clientele are well serviced with individuals who accurately
reflect the communities in which we work. LBG-Guyton Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
LBG-Guyton’s Houston office, located on the west side of Houston along I-10, has an opening for a
groundwater hydrologist/engineer, BS or MS degree. Candidate must have good technical, computer,
written and communication skills. Position requires some travel. Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, performing groundwater supply assessment studies, developing computer databases,
participating in test drilling and water well construction projects, report writing, monitoring project budgets,
client relations and business development.
Please send resumes to [email protected].
From: Lauren Gillum Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:27 AMTo: [email protected]: Vulcraft Summer 2012 Internship and Scholarship Opportunity
Dr. Lowery,
Vulcraft is an engineered products division of Nucor Corporation and is the leading producer of steel joists and decking in the United States.
We at Vulcraft have made the decision to offer an internship for the summer of 2012. The internship will be located at our facility in Grapeland, Texas and is open to undergraduate students majoring in Civil or Ocean Engineering who are pursuing a career in structural steel design.
Please see the web links below. You will find information about Vulcraft and an application to apply for the internship and scholarship opportunity we have available. (Application Deadline: February 14, 2012)
Please pass this on to your Civil and Ocean Engineering students interested in a career in structural steel design.
Information regarding the internship can be found at
https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/announcements/Nucor-Vulcraft%20Flier.pdf and
https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/announcements/Vulcraft%20Scholarship%20Packet%202011.pdf
From: Steven Ward [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 9:23 AMTo: [email protected]: Ryan GetzSubject: December Graduates
Dr. Lowery,
We are looking to hire another graduate for our company. We are a growing land development and infrastructure civil engineering firm formed in 2007. We currently have 13 employees and expect to grow by another five in 2012. The position is in Houston and open to EITs. We’ve hired 3 of your civil graduates in the past year and a half. We offer competitive salary, benefits and wide range of projects for young engineers to work on to gain valuable experience.
Please feel free to have the students send me and my partner their resumes.
Steven Ward – [email protected] Getz – [email protected]
Our website is www.wga-llp.com
Thanks for your help,
Steven R. Ward, P.E.Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP2500 Tanglewilde, Suite 301Houston, TX 77063www.wga-llp.com
The following is specifically for an internship, but they note they have just received two large unexpected municipal projects, so there may also be other opportunities there. NOTE on this one that the web site says it is for summer interns, but they are actually looking for Spring interns right now.
Are you still there, and are you still the person to ask about potential interns?
I realize this is very late in the year to ask, but are you aware of any students who are in need of a soils and materials engineering internship for next semester (spring 2012)? We typically do not hire for the spring, but we have just received two large unexpected municipal projects due to the business failure of one of our competitors (which was originally awarded the projects).
The intern position is described on our web site under the Career Opportunities heading, at www.gmeconsult.com. We have had great success with the interns we have found through you and your department, and are hopeful that you may be aware of someone who would be interested in gaining some practical, hands-on experience in our industry.
Thanks so much for any help you can provide.
Sincerely,
Marcia S. Kawalek, CEOGME Consulting Services, Inc.
Dr. Lowery,
Hope everything is going well in Aggieland.
The company I work for is looking to hire a new engineer. Below is the listing:
http://www.savantgroupinc.com/7.html
Thanks!
Omar Venzor, EIT
Savant Group Inc.1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1240Dallas, Texas 75201TBPE Firm Registration # 10286
Good Morning!
You probably don't remember me - I graduated in August 1994 with a general civil degree. I have seen some emails you've sent out regarding new graduates looking for work - they've been forwarded to me by Melanie Waltman.
I work for Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers in Dallas. We have approximately 45 employees, and do Water Resources (H&H), transportation, water/waste water, structural and survey. We are looking for an EIT for our Water Resources department, preferably with 2-3 years experience, and experience in unsteady 2-D modeling. We would consider a recent graduate if they are the right fit for our company. We do a lot of stream restoration projects, erosion control projects, flood studies, drainage studies, LOMRs/CLOMRs, etc... I do a little bit of storm drain design but "transportation drainage" is not a big part of what we do.
If anyone contacts you looking for work who you think would do well with the sort of projects I've mentioned (and who you feel comfortable recommending) will you pass on my information, or have them mail their resume and a short letter to me?
Thanks!Heidi
Heidi Fischer, P.E.Project ManagerNathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc.8080 Park Lane; Suite 600Dallas, TX 75231
From: Corey Wagner [mailto:[email protected]] Subject: Employment Opportunity - Highway Design and Construction Engineer
Hello Maxine,
We have spoken over the phone before, and you posted a position to through the department for a position we were searching for. Thank you so much for doing that. I have another opportunity available in Austin, and I was hoping you could post this one as well. Again thank you, and happy New Year.
"A multinational transportation systems company with it's US headquarters based in Texas is searching for a Design and Construction Engineer to serve in their Austin office, someone who will assist in the management and design phases of their multiple ongoing projects.
The ideal candidate would have a Master's level degree in Civil Engineering with a Transportation focus or a Master's degree in Transportation Engineering. Bachelor's degree with strong GPA and 1-3 years experience also acceptable. They must be motivated, able to manage multiple projects with relative independence, and preferably have some education in highway design and construction.
Interested candidates should contact Corey at [email protected]."
Dr. Lowery, Brasfield & Gorrie has an opening for a Project Manager in Dallas. Can you post our job on your website (http://civilgrads.tamu.edu/)? We would certainly appreciate it! Thanks so much, and please let me know if you have any questions. Annslee Hillyer Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with commercial and/or healthcare project management experience in the Dallas area. Responsibilities: • Provide overall management direction for project• Establish project objectives and policies• Maintain liaison with prime client contract• Monitor construction and financial activities Education, Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:• Bachelor Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or related field• 5-7 years experience in project management• Experience in the Dallas market strongly preferred• Experience on commercial and/or healthcare projects preferred• Excellent Computer Skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills• Ability to handle multiple tasks is required• Excellent organizational skills Please apply on our website at www.brasfieldgorrie.com – careers – submit resume. Annslee HillyerHuman Resources Coordinator1990 Vaughn Road, Suite 100Kennesaw, GA 30144
Dr. Lowery,
I finally, somewhat miraculously, wound up with a real job. I figured I’d let you know about the program by which I found myself there, in sufficient detail that anyone else who’s struggling to find a job on graduating, as I was, can do so.
First off, the federal job website, as has been mentioned by other grads, is http://www.usajobs.gov. USAJobs is a pain in the rear to manage, so I’ll save anyone who reads this a little time. Civil grads should not limit themselves to simple “civil engineer” searches; rather, people should try the advanced search. I recommend the following job series in the field for the four-digit job series, based on my experience. Aggie civils should be proficient enough to answer favorably on the questionnaires for the following:
0801 – General Engineer0806 – Materials Engineer0810 – Civil Engineer8019 – Agricultural Engineer
Some grad students, specialized undergrads, or just people with a particular interest may be interested in other fields; I’d recommend they peruse the OPM’s classification standards (http://www.opm.gov/fedclass/html/gsseries.asp) before they submit the USAJobs form. Never know what might pop up that you qualify for. As a geotech, I interviewed as a civil (0810), a general (0801), and a soil conservationist (0457), and was listed as a best-qualified for soil scientist (0470).
Mentioning “best-qualified” brings up the next step. Federal job applications are broken down into unqualified, qualified, well-qualified, and best-qualified tiers. Under current circumstances, only a very select handful of the best-qualified people are interviewed for most jobs. There are simply too many out-of-work engineers willing to take a pay cut and a move for the jobs that say, officially, that they want a BS and a year, or a Master’s and no experience. The
qualifications are sorted based mostly on online questionnaires, which also serve as the job application in most cases. The level of detail in the questionnaires, in my experience, varies directly with the level of expertise expected: a job as a dam engineer, tending one specific hydraulic-fill clay-core dam, will ask very specific geotech and hydraulics questions. A job as an intern who may be posted literally anywhere will ask if you’ve seen an engineer’s scale before. My experience is that, as one of the lower performers in my class, the average A&M grad should be willing to answer “very confident” or its equivalent, and provide direct references to things he or she has done that fit that answer, either in their references or their transcripts.
The next stage is the actual interview; looking at it realistically, I’m a lousy interviewee, so I have no advice to give there, other than that it’s unlikely that you’re going to overdress for a face-to-face in the current competitive market, and a face-to-face is increasingly an expensive luxury for government jobs, because most of them pay for travel to and from the interview. I say “most” because I’ve had at least one, with the State Department, that did not. However, I can state categorically that the Bureau of Land Management, the Corps of Engineers, and the Department of the Army all foot the bill, and are surprisingly prompt in paying per-diem and travel allowances.
Past this, it’s largely in the hiring agency’s hands. That’s the basic guide I’d give to anyone who is trying to get a federal job right now. Now, some specifics:
- The Department of the Army and the Corps of Engineers each run an annual developmental intern hiring program. This fiscal year, the Army is hiring 40 developmental interns, who come aboard as full-time, year-round employees starting at GS-7 and getting promoted annually to GS-9 and GS-11 by the end of the two-year program. This is the CP-18 (Career Program 18, “Engineers and Scientists, Construction Positions”) program.
- Any such job will require a mobility agreement. Realistically, if there’s an office that likes you at the end of your two-year internship, they will fight to keep you, even under a hiring freeze and a drawdown. However, anyone who applies for it should be aware that there’s a (slim) chance that mobility may mean overseas. That’s not all bad: the director of DPW here’s immediate posting after his internship was Germany, and both Korea and Camp Zama, Japan, are looking for people at the immediate post-intern level. It’s not all good, either: the positions that have constantly been starving recently are in places with hot temperatures and dust problems, plus occasional roadside bombs.
- The Corps of Engineers requires a PE for certain positions in management and leadership; the Army is less adamant about this, but all of my supervisory chain that’s not in uniform (and the first three links of the chain are civilian) is licensed. There is technically no requirement for engineers in federal jobs to have a license, but it’s mandatory-voluntary. Once you’ve been in a civil slot past the internship, and you want to move up, you better have a license, because if you don’t, someone else who does is going in that slot.
- The intern training program is extensively budgeted for travel and training; at least working for the Army, you’re guaranteed to be spending much of the year in San Antonio, where Installation Management Command (IMCOM) is headquartered, because they run classes there that you will be required to take. Some of these classes will be
useful for PD or continuing education credit. Some of them, such as the class that teaches how to fill out the Army’s job planning forms, will not.
Hopefully some of this is useful to someone who’s either new to the job market, or is smarter than I was, and is looking during their last semester.
ColinEITOperations DepartmentDirectorate of Public WorksFort Lee, Virginia
