Comments on: Civil Engineering Jobs – Will Any Job Do? http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/ building teams . engineering careers Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:00:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: AV http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/#comment-950 AV Wed, 26 May 2010 00:11:13 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1619#comment-950 Hi guys, I hold a BS degree in mechanical engg... I realized much later (I'm now 47) that I did a mistake in choosing mechanical engg field (actually, I joined IT long ago in stead of mechanical field... I didn't like mechanical engg and I want to change now career again) ... so, as the matter stands, I want to do BS in civil engg because I've lately realized that civil engg. is my true passion. can anyone here give some direction to me about following: 1) do I have to go through entire 4 years of graduation course in civil engg considering the fact that I hold a BS in mechanical engg and some topics in civil and mechanical are common. 2) do companies hire senior people (BS in civil engg) when I graduate possibly when I become about 50+ years? 3) please answer question 2) assuming improved economy after 3- 4 years from now. please suggest thoughts as I would have to think seriously before making a change in my career.... your honest opinion is highly appreciated ! - many thanks. Hi guys,
I hold a BS degree in mechanical engg… I realized much later (I’m now 47) that I did a mistake in choosing mechanical engg field (actually, I joined IT long ago in stead of mechanical field… I didn’t like mechanical engg and I want to change now career again) … so, as the matter stands, I want to do BS in civil engg because I’ve lately realized that civil engg. is my true passion.

can anyone here give some direction to me about following:
1) do I have to go through entire 4 years of graduation course in civil engg considering the fact that I hold a BS in mechanical engg and some topics in civil and mechanical are common.

2) do companies hire senior people (BS in civil engg) when I graduate possibly when I become about 50+ years?

3) please answer question 2) assuming improved economy after 3- 4 years from now.

please suggest thoughts as I would have to think seriously before making a change in my career…. your honest opinion is highly appreciated ! – many thanks.

]]> By: Civil Engineer, LEED AP http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/#comment-912 Civil Engineer, LEED AP Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:12:31 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1619#comment-912 I am in the same boast as the "recent" college grad is! I spoke to a few recruiter (head hunters- as the call) & seems every one is telling me come back in August! What do you folks think? Is it going to really improve? I am in the same boast as the “recent” college grad is! I spoke to a few recruiter (head hunters- as the call) & seems every one is telling me come back in August! What do you folks think? Is it going to really improve?

]]> By: Civil Engineering, EIT http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/#comment-887 Civil Engineering, EIT Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:33:05 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1619#comment-887 I am a "recent" college grad. I put "recent" in quotations because I've been job searching for 18 months and no luck. I actually started out majoring in nursing. My true love is civil engineering, but... sometimes I wonder if I would have been better off just doing nursing and at least having a steady, good-paying work. I am a “recent” college grad. I put “recent” in quotations because I’ve been job searching for 18 months and no luck. I actually started out majoring in nursing. My true love is civil engineering, but… sometimes I wonder if I would have been better off just doing nursing and at least having a steady, good-paying work.

]]> By: Grimmie895 http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/#comment-871 Grimmie895 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:58:20 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1619#comment-871 I am a Professional Engineer and have been moved from full time salary to part time hourly. The hours have gone down from 30 hours a week to no hours this last week. I'm currently applying to get my PE in Texas as the economy seems better there. Only problem is that I would probably have to lose my house to make the move and ruin my credit. Have to do what you need to make your bills. I've lived here for over 20 years now and the thought of leaving is depressing. So, yeah, I'd say I was pretty un-happy. I am a Professional Engineer and have been moved from full time salary to part time hourly. The hours have gone down from 30 hours a week to no hours this last week. I’m currently applying to get my PE in Texas as the economy seems better there. Only problem is that I would probably have to lose my house to make the move and ruin my credit. Have to do what you need to make your bills. I’ve lived here for over 20 years now and the thought of leaving is depressing. So, yeah, I’d say I was pretty un-happy.

]]> By: Unhappy Civil Engineering Employees « http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/#comment-863 Unhappy Civil Engineering Employees « Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:49:59 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1619#comment-863 [...] those unhappy civil engineering employees, last July’s blog: Civil Engineering Jobs – Will Any Job Do? discussed the importance of trying to improve your current situation. You need to take a shared [...] [...] those unhappy civil engineering employees, last July’s blog: Civil Engineering Jobs – Will Any Job Do? discussed the importance of trying to improve your current situation. You need to take a shared [...]

]]> By: Doug http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/#comment-688 Doug Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:14:01 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1619#comment-688 It is extremely sad that we are having to go through this. I remember when I graduated in 2006 I had 3 different offers. Now I can barely get a job interview. The worst part is that employers now have the upper hand and they are using it unfairly. I interviewed for an engineering job and everyone liked me. They even made mention of my moving arrangements. I then tried to call them to no avail. I assume that they probably got a more qualified candidate for less money and they easily tossed me away just like that. It's really unfortunate but hopefully we'll make it. <a href="http://www.engineeringdaily.net/2009/03/youhave-lost-your-job-now-what/" rel="nofollow"> Post job-loss guide for civil engineers</a> It is extremely sad that we are having to go through this. I remember when I graduated in 2006 I had 3 different offers. Now I can barely get a job interview.
The worst part is that employers now have the upper hand and they are using it unfairly. I interviewed for an engineering job and everyone liked me. They even made mention of my moving arrangements. I then tried to call them to no avail. I assume that they probably got a more qualified candidate for less money and they easily tossed me away just like that.
It’s really unfortunate but hopefully we’ll make it.

Post job-loss guide for civil engineers

]]> By: just want experience http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/#comment-552 just want experience Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:59:42 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1619#comment-552 this civil engineer has been unemployed for 9 months. haven't had one real interview. did a bunch of networking that lead to meeting a bunch of people who said i have a great personality and resume but have no room for me. so I'm off to school to get a MS in CE. (local university is offering 50% off tuition to unemployed alum!) taking my PE this fall but I'm still short 5 months work experience. wish anyone would at least call me in for an interview, i don't care if it's for part-time work. this civil engineer has been unemployed for 9 months. haven’t had one real interview. did a bunch of networking that lead to meeting a bunch of people who said i have a great personality and resume but have no room for me. so I’m off to school to get a MS in CE. (local university is offering 50% off tuition to unemployed alum!) taking my PE this fall but I’m still short 5 months work experience. wish anyone would at least call me in for an interview, i don’t care if it’s for part-time work.

]]> By: Victoria http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/#comment-526 Victoria Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:13:08 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1619#comment-526 Some of us are so desperate to find a job that we are willing to lower our standards and take less pay, or work at a company that we know wont help us to advance in our careers. I have seen people with a P.E. Licence take a Cad Drafting job doing red-lines just to get hired. Employers know that in an economic downturn, that they can hire the "best" at a much lower rate of pay. Should we be lowering our standards and letting employers take advantage so we can just get a job? Some of us are so desperate to find a job that we are willing to lower our standards and take less pay, or work at a company that we know wont help us to advance in our careers. I have seen people with a P.E. Licence take a Cad Drafting job doing red-lines just to get hired. Employers know that in an economic downturn, that they can hire the “best” at a much lower rate of pay. Should we be lowering our standards and letting employers take advantage so we can just get a job?

]]> By: SuzyQ http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/#comment-525 SuzyQ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:39:08 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1619#comment-525 I know someone who was in that same boat a short while ago. Now, working for a new company around some old friends, there is time for reflection on her past job. Basically, she has come to the realization that the place that let her go was not the best to work for if she wanted to really advance her career. Where she is at now is better and offers more opportunities so the original problem of losing a job was an opportunity. I know someone who was in that same boat a short while ago. Now, working for a new company around some old friends, there is time for reflection on her past job. Basically, she has come to the realization that the place that let her go was not the best to work for if she wanted to really advance her career. Where she is at now is better and offers more opportunities so the original problem of losing a job was an opportunity.

]]> By: Mfaria11 http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/07/15/civil-engineering-jobs-will-any-job-do/#comment-524 Mfaria11 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:42:41 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1619#comment-524 I am in the same boat and have stooped to running land desktop demos and such at home just to keep my hand in and trying to stay up to date. A depressing time is right and its hard to try and train at home without much hope. I am in the same boat and have stooped to running land desktop demos and such at home just to keep my hand in and trying to stay up to date. A depressing time is right and its hard to try and train at home without much hope.

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