8/20/11
Good 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 Group
Double Eagle Group
www.doubleeaglegroup.com
Twitter: paulwallickpe
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/paul-wallick/1/60/138
Thanks!
Sajjad Ghulam Ali, EIT
MS 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 Alan.Young@F-E-T.com. 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 Peden
Chief Marketing Officer
Dunaway 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.
L^3
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.aspx
Chris Lam, PE
Lam 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, PHR
HR-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 Resources
5825 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77086
Fax: (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.
L^3
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.
Lowery@tamu.edu
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^3
Note: 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, SPHR
VP, HR & Administration
Conservatek Industries, Inc.
Division of CST Industries, Inc.
498 N. Loop 336 East
Conroe, TX 77301
Email address: lvanmeter@conservatek.com
Please visit us at www.conservatek.com
Conservatek Industries, Inc.
Position Description
Position Name: Project Engineer
Responsibilities:
 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 years
Salary: 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., MPA
Director, Environmental Services
City 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 Roberson
Staff 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 '96
kwrampe@gmail.com
Senior Applications Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
9400 Ward Parkway
Kansas 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 Urquidi
Graduate Research Assistant / Indoor Air Quality
Environmental & Water Resources Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
Texas A&M Civil Engineering '10
<jorge.urquidi@gmail.com>
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 75029
e-mail: info@hei.us.com
Thanks
Steven 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, CFM
City Engineer
City 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 kwilliams@jonescarter.com 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 Manager
Jones & 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:bobby@jsrincorporated.com]
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 9:14 AM
To: 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. Greaves
Exec. VP, Sec/Trea
JSR, Inc.
bobby@jsrincorporated.com
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
LeeI 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., SECB
cmg@Huitt-Zollars.com
http://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. Hill
Managing Partner
Invite At LinkedIn: LINKEDIN PROFILE
Our Website: www.RiverWalkSearch.com
Our Phone: (210) 732 - 6400 ext. 103
Our Fax:
(210) 732 - 6402
River Walk Executive Search
4241 Woodcock Drive, Suite C110
San Antonio, TX 78228
MRINetwork
EXPERTS IN GLOBAL SEARCH
www.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, PE
Dept. Manager - Engineering Management (Project Engineering)
KBR, Inc.
601 Jefferson Avenue
Houston, 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. Landgraf
Landgraf, Crutcher & Associates, Inc.
521 North Texas Ave.
Odessa, Texas 79761
432-332-5058
jfl@lcaodessa.com
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.com
Katie Androff - Human Resources
Good Luck
Tommy 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 President
Costello, 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., CFM
Hydrology & Hydraulics Department Manager
Senior Project Manager, Water
www.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. Martinez
Director of Human Resources
Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc.
TBPE, Firm Registration #470
555 E. Ramsey Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78216
210-375-9000, Ext. 625
210-375-9010 fax
emartinez@pape-dawson.com
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 ADAME
VICE PRESIDENT, LAND DEVELOPMENT
PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS, INC.
From: Gary Gonzalez
To: 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)
Chris Criswell (Marketing)
LLantier@PalomaEC.com
CCriswell@PalomaEC.com
www.palomaec.com
Gary K. Gonzalez ‘80
President
Paloma Energy Consultants, LP
Tomball, 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.
President
Slay Engineering Co., Inc.
Mslay@slayengineering.com
123 Altgelt
San Antonio, Texas 78201
www.slayengineering.com
Laredo Office
9901 McPherson, #104
Laredo, Texas 78045
From: Mario Martinez
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 9:51 AM
To: 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 Alexander
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 9:51 AM
To: 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) Chancellor
Class 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-searchresults.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 Center
Alabama 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 crossboundary 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
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http://www.cectexas.com/pages/employment.html
From: Pivonka, Carl E
Cc: Hartman, Dan
Subject: 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 ‘78
ExxonMobil Billings Refinery
700 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
L^3
Permanent employment possibilities plus internships:
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: emwimberly@eprod.com
Sincerely
Pat Davis, ‘70
Manager Gas Integrity
Enterprise Products
210 528 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 ‘em
Ken 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=1
L^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 President
Wisenbaker, Fix and Associates/KSA Engineers, Inc. | www.ksaeng.com
KSA 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 rhoppens@blinn.edu. The Department website is
http://www.blinn.edu/matheng/index.htm.
My Blinn email is david.fleeger@blinn.edu.
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 Lowery
I have forwarded your email to our HR department as Technip is
interviewing/hiring. The website to visit is www.technip.us and there is a
tab for 'Careers'. Technip is an international company that is involved in
Subsea, Onshore and Offshore construction/installation projects.
Thank you,
Adam Dushinske
Project Manager – Technip Umbilical Systems- DUCO Inc
Technip Umbilical SystemsDUCO Inc – 16661 Jacintoport Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
www.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., Inactive
Class 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, '60
COL (Ret)
From: Saleem Ahmed [mailto:saleemahmed63@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 11:52 AM
To: 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.
saleemahmed63@yahoo.com
Best regards
Saleem Ahmed
Class of '83
http://www.westonsolutions.com/careers/opportunities.aspx
L^3
Dr. Lowery:
Here are some of the US opportunities available at Weston Solutions.
Assistant Engineer 2
Assistant Engineer
Water/Wastewater
Senior Project Engineer
Assistant Air Engineer
Houston,
6/17/2011
TX
Houston,
5/23/2011
TX
Houston,
12/7/2010
TX
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) Urban
Vice President
CCC Group, Inc
Dr. LoweryKara 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 Jackson
4830 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60630
corjack@sbcglobal.net
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 Moore
Class 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 AP
USCG SMC
From: Cody Cockroft
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 12:44 PM
To: 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:
alc@freese.com
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 PM
To: 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 Lowery@tamu.edu 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 Rinker
Vice President
Precision Demolition LLC
1125 East State Highway 121
Lewisville, TX 75057
ray.rinker@precisiondemolition.com
Revised from the second email listed below. Now looking for both Professional Engineers and
EIT’s. L^3
Reply to Mr. Gerbig at ggerbig@pkce.com
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 1000
Dallas, Texas 75206 -1612
From: A. Greg Gerbig
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 9:22 AM
To: '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
1000
Dallas, 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 AP
Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering
Binkley & Barfield, Inc.
1710 Seamist Drive
Houston, Texas 77008
P: 713.869.3433
C: 713.725.5841
F: 713.869.6702
Email: crs@binkleybarfield.com
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 rafaelservantes@yahoo.com
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:
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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 (email 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 Henry
Research General Engineer - GSL Recruiting Coordinator
US Army Corp of Engineers, ERDC-GSL
3909 Halls Ferry Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601)634-4586
e-mail: james.t.henry@usace.army.mil
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.
GSL:
The following is a brief description of the mission and overview of
"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 Works
411 Elm Street | 4th Floor | Dallas, TX 75202
p: 214.653.6457 | f: 214.653.6445
airvin@dallascounty.org
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 Engineer
Christchurch, New Zealand
Mobile: 021-074-0158
E-mail: urminator@hotmail.com
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, Inc.
mike@pts-us.net
www.pts-us.net
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 RESUME
indicating SALARY requirements (client will not accept resume without salary requirements) to:
mike@pts-us.net 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.
Lowery@tamu.edu
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 Bridges
Chief 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 ‘07
Sam Knotts, EIT
Staff Engineer
Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
1030 Central Parkway South
San Antonio, TX 78232
www.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, PE
Structural Engineering Manager
Ocean Dynamics LLC
16340 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.
2.
3.
4.
Sacyr Vallehermoso – Spain
Impregilo – Italy
Jan de Nul – Belgium
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:
cfabrega@grupocusa.com
Best Regards,
Carlos Fabrega
Executive Vicepresident
Constructora Urbana S.A.
Via España y Calle 19 Final Rio Abajo
Panama, Panama
www.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. Tmartin@Fugro.com
Thank you and Gig'em!
Tim Martin, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
Fugro 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 Consultants
200 East Brady Street
Tulsa, 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 Services
972-302-1276
From: brady baggs [mailto:brady_baggs@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 1:17 PM
To: 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 Baggs
Vickrey and Associates
San Antonio, TX
If you need to contact Mr. Claunch personally, contact me at Lowery@tamu.edu. 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.
salilkulkarni1985@gmail.com
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 cari_kahl@fwhou.fwc.com.
Thank you,
Cari Kahl
http://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 Solutions
1020 NE Loop 410, Suite 400
San Antonio, TX 78209
www.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. Lowery@tamu.edu 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 ‘93
HDR 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 CEM
CDR, CEC, USN
Assistant Regional Engineer (N44)
Commander, Navy Region Southeast
Comm: (904) 542-1670, DSN: 942-1670
Cell: (904) 487-4239
Fax: (904) 542-9839, DSN: 942-9839
E-mail: cameron.geertsema@navy.mil
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 Monreal
msmonreal@msn.com
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 ptbatchelor@gmail.com or on
Linkedin at : http://www.linkedin.com/in/patbatchelor
GigEM ‘83
Patrick N.Batchelor, P.E.
Rindt-McDuff Associates, Inc.
334 Cherokee Street
www.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,
Tom
Hi 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 Romere
Operations Project Support Director
SBM Offshore
Update:
Dr. Lowery,
Please see the note from our HR department below.
this time but that could change in the future.
Regards,
No "New Grad" positions at
Perry Romere
Operations Project Support Director
SBM 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 Gonzales
Human Resources Business Partner
SBM Atlantia
For our more experienced graduates. L^3
Lee: FYI
Very respectfully/Saludos/DOL
Chris
Embassy Security, Kabul
From: rmgoperations@yahoo.com
Subj: 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 jobs@rmgops.com
Thank you in advance
Bill
HERE IS THE LINK
http://www.learn4good.com/jobs/construction/e/124110/search/beijing/
Professional regards,
Bill Waldron
CFO / Principle
Rocky Mountain Group of Co's, Inc.
Website:
www.rockymountaingroup.com
Owned by US Military Veterans including Service Disabled
From: Lisa Montemayor [mailto:lmontemayor1@comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 7:06 AM
To: '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 the
refinery 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 been
searching, and I have learned that Dow Chemical has several positions
and 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 James
To: Lowery, Lee
Cc: 'lenwood.adams@stlengineers.com'
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
lenwood.adams@stlengineers.com.
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 Center
Research Civil Engineer
Engineering Systems & Materials Division Research Group
Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
3909 Halls Ferry Rd, CEERD-GM-R
Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199
Kent.T.Danielson@us.army.mil
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 Amundson
2ndLt 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 Engineer
TxDOT
Marlin Area Office
5092 SH 7
Marlin, TX 76661
email : brian.lamb@txdot.gov
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:
1000007266_10007260@cand192seek.com
Education Requirements: Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Requirements: 5-10 years
Job City Location: Baton Rouge
Job State Location: LA
Job Country Location: USA
Salary 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 Kulka
Email to: 1000007266_10007260@cand192seek.com
Apply 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
(gail.dorough@adams-engineering.com). 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, CPESC
Adams ENGINEERING (TBPE# F-1002)
Experience. Precision. Success.
Serving Since 1980
910 S. Kimball Avenue
Southlake, Texas 76092
Web: 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. Reasons
Civil Engineering Class of 1991 and 1993
Dhanajay Kulkarni [dhananjayvk@gmail.com]
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, PE
Vice President | Structural Engineer
PAGE SOUTHERLAND PAGE, LLP
bcheshire@pspaec.com
From: Swoboda, Todd
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 9:17 AM
To: 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 '80
Technical 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 Payne
KBR 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 Engineer
AMEC Paragon
Dir (713) 570-1146
valerie.cline@amec.com
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 ‘78
Director - Construction
SBM Atlantia
Main: +1 281-848-6000
Direct: +1 281-848-6337
Cell: +1 281-787-6835
clint.anderson@sbmoffshore.com
Website: 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 Zwerneman
j.zwern@gmail.com
Class 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.com
general email: recruiting@cccgroupinc.com
my email: AaronH@cccgroupinc.com
in person in San Antonio
I am available to answer any questions you, your students, or graduates may have.
Thanks,
Aaron
Class of '99
Aaron Hamilton, PHR
HR Manager
Office: 210-662-4525
Mobile: 210-323-7597
Fax: 210-662-1625
AaronH@cccgroupinc.com
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=^sWBxHb1JCtg8kfY0NxafD4KF
I6DhdOTMJVXxP2erZsqkzJwvdQaDBt4TREz9lERU&jobId=415918&type=search&JobReqLa
ng=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/DOL
Chris
Embassy Security, Kabul
Chris North
chrisnorth1@sbcglobal.net
From: Ngok Lai
Subject: 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 Operations
Houston Offshore Engineering, LLC
nlai@houston-offshore.com
Houston Offshore Engineering, LLC
15990 N. Barkers Landing, Suite 350
Houston, 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 profitsharing 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 154
Irvine, CA 92618
dlieberman@avocetenv.com
From: Linda Huff [mailto:lhuff123@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 9:33 AM
To: Lowery@tamu.edu
Cc: Linda Huff
Subject: 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, P.E.
lhuff123@gmail.com
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 Kirk
College Relations, Talent Acquisition
AECOM
5105 Campuswood Drive, Suite 104
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Amy.Vankirk@aecom.com
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 ’64
J. Michael Carter, P.E.
Program Manager, Aviation
AECOM 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 Marti
Principia
Velazquez, 94
28006 Madrid - Spain
Tel: (+34) 912091482
Fax: (+34) 915751026
joaquin.marti@principia.es
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,
2405 Mustang Drive
Grapevine, Texas 76051
817.329.4373(o) | 817.329.4453 (f)
www.gmcivil.com | jweaver@gmcivil.com
FIGHTING TEXAS AGGIE CLASS OF ‘97
From: Wilson Peppard
Subject: 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.aspx
https://oncorcollege.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs_quick.cgi
https://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 (MGriffith@ferrovial.us.com). 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 Infrastructure
6851 NE Loop 820, Suite 102
North 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, EIT
Assistant Civil Engineer, Transmission & Distribution Group
Burns & McDonnell
1700 West Loop South, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77027
tcarnes@burnsmcd.com
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 Naquin
ENS, CEC, USN
talpaul5@aol.com
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/Houston
Description: 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/Houston
Description: 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/Houston
Description: 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 careers@browngay.com. 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
tspiegel@browngay.com .
Wishing a wonderful Fall semester!
Tamara Spiegel, PHR | HR Director
Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc.
10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 400
Houston, 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 2005
Structural 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, TX
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Upstream Structural Engineering
Description:
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: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: 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 Brigade
Ft. Hood, TX 76544
Office: 254-618-8094, DSN 259x
NIPR: john.baker5@us.army.mil
SIPR: john.k.baker@us.army.smil.mil
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 cboutte@tas.com.
Regards,
Chris Bechtel
Quality Manager
TAS 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.
Principal
Rogers Moore Engineers
Rogers Moore Engineers, LLC
2411 Fountainview, Suite 222
Houston, Texas 77057
www.rogersmoorellc.com
From: Charley [mailto:coastalengineer@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 5:38 PM
To: lowery@tamu.edu
Subject: 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 Honganen
Marine Geotech LLC
Lee:
Technip USA has an active recruiting program, and we regularly visit A&M to
interview graduating students.
You can encourage students to check on our interview schedules.
also visit our web site and enter their CV information there.
They can
Regards,
Murray Burns '68
Murray W. Burns
Vice President - Offshore Business Unit
Technip USA
11700 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77079
From: Jeff Sober [mailto:JSober@carollo.com]
To: lowery@tamu.edu
Dr. LoweryAt 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 950
Dallas, Texas 75254
www.carollo.com
Carollo is...Focused on Sustainability
Please 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 listingL^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:
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Grads- Waste Water Department (3 grads for Houston office)
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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
NGifford@jonescarter.com
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.
to hear from you,
Looking forward
Rajni Sukhwani
rajni40@yahoo.com
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
kcc@binkleybarfield.com. 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 Engineer
Entry 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 Manager
Independently 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 400
Houston, TX 77042
Ph: 281-558-8700
Fax: 281-558-9701
emorales@browngay.com
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" <stephen.woody@nscorp.com>
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 Woody
Manager, Track Inspection & Development
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Research & Test Department
Track Geometry Engineer
The 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
 Research
o 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
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Field verification or over-the-road testing,
Computer simulations such as VAMPIRE or NUCARS,
Statistical analysis of the resulting data
Instrumentation
o 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 Maintenance
o 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 Manager
TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS, INC.
12160 North Abrams Road Suite 508
Dallas, Texas 75243
cseely@tnp-online.com
www.tnp-online.com
Which brings up another resource:
http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
click on Texas - Dallas (or other city)
click on Jobs - arch/engineering
Lo 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 Manager
Texas 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 Engineer
Project 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) Technician
GIS 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., CFM
Vice 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
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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 972-816-6045
Jdc@crossengineering.biz
Jon David Cross '91
I Phone
If you are interested in the following, email me and I will send you Mr. Faseler’s email address.
Lowery@tamu.edu
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 Mining
Long 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: admin@crossengineering.biz
Thanks Dr Lowery!
Jon David Cross, P.E.
President
Cross Engineering Consultants, Inc.
131 S. Tennessee
McKinney, Tx 75069
All,
I know you are thinking, "Why does a chemical company need structural engineers?" Dow has its own inhouse 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 oncampus 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:kelley.simpson@arup.com]
To: lowery@tamu.edu
Subject: 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 Simpson
Human Resources Coordinator
Arup
12777 West Jefferson Boulevard Suite 200
Los Angeles California 90066 USA
www.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 AUTHORIZATION
US Citizen or US National, Permanent US Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee
LOCATION
TULSA, 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 sheidemann@lcm-wci.com
They can also contact me with further questions or visit Lee C Moore’s website at www.lcmwci.com
Thanks,
Shelby D Heidemann ‘10
Design Engineer
p.918.523.9191
www.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 Spiegel
HR Director
tspiegel@browngay.com
Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc
10777 Westheimer, Suite 400
Houston, Tx 77042
Thanks!
Katie Sivils
Graduate Engineer
City of Waco Traffic Services
254-750-6637
(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/dI9c66rxGyV4YSBrORG
ih1d_slp_rhc_4roB4WpunV3gV3Yta5x9WHYSdCNVjnTj79M&jobId=444005&type=search&J
obReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5022&JobSiteInfo=444005_5022&GQId=0
https://jobs.aecom.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?SID=^0Mca/dI9c66rxGyV4YSBrORG
ih1d_slp_rhc_4roB4WpunV3gV3Yta5x9WHYSdCNVjnTj79M&jobId=415918&type=search&J
obReqLang=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 McDonald
Class of 2007
From: Jenna Kromann [mailto:jennakromann@gmail.com]
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 LRothe@carollo.com. They would like to get more Aggies in the company!
Thank you!
Jenna Kromann
AWRA 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 barry.dickens@wrightspes.com.
Sincerely;
Barry Dickens
General Manager – Operations
Wright’s Production Equipment Specialists
723 Krueger Canyon
New Braunfels, TX 78132
(210) 643-5912 cell
(210) 651-5577 office
Wrights 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® AP
Principal
Hart, Gaugler & Associates, Inc.
DHart@hartgaugler.com
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
Jennifer.Balmain@bp.com 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:
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Bachelor’s or Master's degree
Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.0 or higher
Majoring in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Civil Engineering
(with an Environmental focus)
Graduating in December 2011 or May / June 2012 (for full time) or Graduating in
December 2012 through August 2014 (for interns)
BP will not support US Immigration sponsorship for this role
Jennifer Balmain
Business Development Originator & Texas A&M Relationship Manager
BP 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 Staub
HR Coordinator
Willbros 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 Summary
A 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:
jobs@wilbros.com
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., SECB
Gilstrap, Chris [cmg@Huitt-Zollars.com]
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 Manager
ABSG Consulting Inc
JWaclawczyk@absconsulting.com
Engineering Positions
ABS 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 Conditions
Positions 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 President
Texas Gas Operations
1111 Louisiana
Houston TX 77002
www.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
MHoyt@eagle.org.
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 Group
ABS Americas
Blue 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 Oliver
Civil 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\careers
This 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.
“Dr. Lowery,
I just got the following email (9/30/11):
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 AM
To: '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 Texada
Texas District HR Representative
LCTexada@laneconstruct.com
Gig’em,
Jeff Grigsby, P.E. ‘96
Lead Estimator
The LANE Construction Corporation
11801 Harmonson Road; Justin, TX 76247
P.O. Box 800; Roanoke, TX 76262
Email: jggrigsby@laneconstruct.com
Office: (817) 430-0552
Cell: (817) 851-9074
Fax: (817) 430-6351
Dr. Lowery,
We are searching for EIT candidates for a position as a Staff Level geotechnical engineer for HenleyJohnston & 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, Inc.
jphipps@hja-eng.com
235 Morgan Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75203
Office 214-941-3808 Cell 214-536-0212
Texas 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^3
Related links:
http://www.energy.williams.com/Internships
http://www.energy.williams.com/College_Students
http://williams.com/
From: Derong, Melvin L
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 10:08 AM
To: lowery@tamu.edu
Subject: 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
Tom.G.Janorschke@Williams.com
Jim Harrison
Steve Etchison
Terry Fitch
Paul Egner
Camilo Amezquita
Engineer-Hou *
Engineer-Hou *
Engineer-Hou *
Engineer-Hou *
Operations-Hou *
James.M.Harrison@Williams.com
Steven.H.Etchison@Williams.com
Terry.Fitch@Williams.com
Paul.Egner@Williams.com
Camilo.X.Amezquita@Williams.com
Mark Scadden
Dan Zebelean
Barry Orgill
Pete Richards
Engineer-SLC
Engineer-SLC
Operations-SLC
Operations-SLC
Mark.S.Scadden@Williams.com
Dan.C.Zebelean@Williams.com
Barry.L.Orgill@Williams.com
Pete.F.Richards@Williams.com
*Aggies.
All are managers or directors.
Mel Derong
Civil Engineering Class of 1975
From: Barnard, Randy
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 8:44 AM
Subject: 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 12th. They must send their resume to
jobs@jonescarter.com, 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
ldejesus@ioccompany.com.
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.
L^3
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 Marlow
Senior Recruiter
2550 Acton Road
Suite 150
Birmingham, AL 35243
Direct Line: (205) 769-3490
Main Phone: (205) 822-9901
Cell Phone: (205) 601-4698
Fax: (205) 822-9917
NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS: missy.marlow@wakm.com
www.wakmstaffing.com
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 AM
To: 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: lowery@tamu.edu
Caleb R Tonn
ATP - Halliburton Completion Tools
Halliburton Energy Services
SE District - Kilgore
Dr. Lowery: Please have them contact me directly at leaann.gatewood@halliburton.com. 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: lowery@tamu.edu
Subject: Shell External Job Postings - Civil Engineers and Marine Engineers
Importance: 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.
United States
Staff Naval Architect/Marine Engineer - Houston, TX (WCK)
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 <mike@pts-us.net> wrote:
From: Michael Geier <mike@pts-us.net>
Subject: EIT-Site Development
Date: 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 Development
Independently 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:
mike@pts-us.net
in word.doc format
Sincerely,
Mike Geier
From: Corey Wagner [mailto:corey@rgsearch.com]
To: Williams, Maxine
Subject: 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 corey@rgsearch.com.
-Corey Wagner
Executive Recruiter | RG Search LLC
corey@rgsearch.com
www.rgsearch.com
BETTER 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 Manager
Audubon Engineering
10205 Westheimer Road, Suite 600 - Houston, TX 77042
www.audubon-engineering.com
Houston Audubon
Engineering
10205 Westheimer Rd., Suite 600
Houston, TX 77042
Office (281) 669-0590
Fax (281) 669-0591
October 20, 2011
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:
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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:
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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.
Structural Engineering Manager
Audubon Engineering
10205 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 600
Houston, Texas 77042
Mail to: jhooper@aechou.com
Dr. Lowery,
Paige Harden
Human Resources
Audubon Engineering
111 Veterans Blvd., Ste 1200
Metairie, Louisiana
Mail to: pharden@aecno.com
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.274
13430 Northwest Fwy, Suite 1100 | Houston, TX 77040
www.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:
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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
LMENCHACA@COBBFENDLEY.COM.
From: Valerie Harkins [mailto:Valerie@rresolar.com]
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 12:25 PM
To: Lowery@tamu.edu
Subject: Engineers and EIT needed
Importance: 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 PE
Need to hire: within 15 days
Job 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 Harkins
Project Developer
RRE Austin Solar, LLC
8121 Bee Cave Rd., #100
Austin, Texas 78746
P (512) 382-5316
F (512) 382-7525
M (512) 632-8340
Valerie@rresolar.com
www.rresolar.com
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 Construction
Able to estimate pipeline construction projects
Will travel to jobs for estimating purposes
Growth potential for Project Management
Will 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 Voss
979-820-5100
rvoss@rgvossinc.com
Email resumes to gwalker@walkerpartners.com 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.
President
600 Austin Avenue, Suite 20
Waco, 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, REA
Principal
Natural Resource Group, LLC
taumenhofer@nrg-llc.com
(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
gwalker@walkerpartners.com using “TAMU Resume” and your name in the subject line.
From: Jed Walker [mailto:gwalker@walkerpartners.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 8:24 AM
To: Lowery, Lee
Subject: 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.
President
600 Austin Avenue, Suite 20
Waco, 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 Martinez
HR Generalist
10210 Highland Manor Drive Suite 110
Tampa, FL 33610
nemartinez@prince-sdc.com
The following job opening has been filled, and is no longer available.
L^3
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 Services
Core 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=20111070&searchCategory=&searchRadius=5&searchZip=
Halff Associates is looking for:
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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.
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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 Resources
cmc@freese.com
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
3100 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 200
Houston, 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/.
jacob.hernandez@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
jacob.hernandez@pelotonland.com
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
recruiters@jacobs.com.
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
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Performs civil design calculations (i.e., grading, drainage, paving, geometric design, utility
design), sketches, technical comparisons and similar technical work as required by assignment
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Coordinates project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians in his/her
discipline group.
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Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and engineers and architects and recommends
necessary changes.
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Researches code issues and works with City, State, and County officials.
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Researches design options and documents findings for Project Engineers and/or Project
Managers.
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Assists with other duties assigned by Project Engineers and/or Project Managers.
Experience:
BS in civil engineering is required
At least one summer land development internship is preferred
EIT certificate desirable
Experience 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.html
http://pune.citizensindia.com/d_I256390_'NILESH-CONSTRUCTION'
http://pune.infoline.in/d_I256390_'NILESH-CONSTRUCTION'
Original email came from Mr. Shekhar Binawat [nileshconstruction07@gmail.com] and reads:
hello
plz contact the nilesh construction
l p classic
Phone 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:
Pcoleman@thorntontomasetti.com
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:
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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:
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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 lbgguytonassociates@gmail.com.
From: Lauren Gillum
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:27 AM
To: lowery@tamu.edu
Subject: 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:sward@wga-llp.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2011 9:23 AM
To: lowery@tamu.edu
Cc: Ryan Getz
Subject: 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 – sward@wga-llp.com
Ryan Getz – rgetz@wga-llp.com
Our website is www.wga-llp.com
Thanks for your help,
Steven R. Ward, P.E.
Ward, Getz & Associates, LLP
2500 Tanglewilde, Suite 301
Houston, TX 77063
www.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, CEO
GME 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 1240
Dallas, Texas 75201
TBPE 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 Manager
Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc.
8080 Park Lane; Suite 600
Dallas, TX 75231
From: Corey Wagner [mailto:corey@rgsearch.com]
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 corey@rgsearch.com."
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:
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Provide overall management direction for project
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Establish project objectives and policies
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Maintain liaison with prime client contract
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Monitor construction and financial activities
Education, Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelor Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering or related field
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5-7 years experience in project management
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Experience in the Dallas market strongly preferred
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Experience on commercial and/or healthcare projects preferred
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Excellent Computer Skills
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to handle multiple tasks is required
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Excellent organizational skills
Please apply on our website at www.brasfieldgorrie.com – careers – submit resume.
Annslee Hillyer
Human Resources Coordinator
1990 Vaughn Road, Suite 100
Kennesaw, 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 Engineer
0806 – Materials Engineer
0810 – Civil Engineer
8019 – 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:
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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.
Colin
EIT
Operations Department
Directorate of Public Works
Fort Lee, Virginia