Career Resources

Career Keywords

Be on the same page as your employer with this list of common job positions for engineers.

Research

Looking for new principles and processes by using scientific and mathematical concepts, experimentation, or inductive reasoning

Development

Putting the results of research to use

Design

Choosing the methods and materials to meet specific requirements when a new product is designed

Construction

Coordinating the materials, personnel, and equipment for a job site

Production

Choosing plant equipment and processes using a knowledge of human and economic factors

Operation

Controlling manufacturing plants and machines and supervising the work force

Management

Analyzing customer needs and creating a vision for the organization

Tools you need

Getting a job is tough. Of course we're here whenever you need us, but we know students have busy schedules. For those times when a job fair is next week and you don't have time to stop by, here are some tips and resources for getting prepared on your own.

Sample Resumes

Career Websites for Engineers

The Internet is a great tool for job hunting, but how do you know where to find good information for engineers? Let us help. Here's a list of great websites that we believe are good tools for engineers looking to get a job.

AEC Workforce
http://www.aecworkforce.com

AE Job
http://www.aejob.com

American Academy of Environmental Engineers
http://www.aaee.net

American Institute of Chemical Engineers
http://www.aiche.org

American Society of Civil Engineers
http://www.asce.org

American Society of Engineering Education
http://www.asee.org

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers
http://www.ashrae.org

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
http://www.asme.org

Association for Computing Machinery
http://www.acm.org

Engineering Central
http://www.engcen.com

Engineer Jobs
http://www.engineerjobs.com

Engineering Jobs
http://www.engineeringjobs.com