Career Day 2008 on March 10th is shaping up to be the largest career event in the 30 years that I have been running them for the College of Engineering and Computer Science.  We now have 127 organizations signed up for the career fair portion of the day, which will be held in the University Union Ballroom from 8 AM to 3 PM (we expect to add three more companies).  We will also be hosting 6 career seminars associated with the day’s events.   There are multiple companies for every major.  Employers are hiring for student and career positions.

The engineering services, engineering consulting, and construction firms are the heaviest on the list.  We also have a marvelous showing of energy, manufacturing, computer electronics firms, and a large number of government agencies on the list (http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career).  All companies report having large numbers of immediate openings.  Caltrans has 300 positions for engineers (CE/CM/ME/EEE) that they expect to fill this year.   The total number of reported openings is 3578- beating last year’s event/survey by over 1000 positions!   I have not seen such a hiring frenzy since the electronics boom of the late 90s!

This day is our opportunity both to introduce our students and alumni to the wonderful opportunities you have been working towards but also to show case the strengths of our educational programs to the many corporations and government agencies that support us. Although engineering students make up only 10% of the student population nationwide, they receive almost 50% of the offers of employment.

I am urging students and alumni as well as faculty and staff to attend this annual event. The fact that the event is on a Monday, our heaviest class day, does indeed complicate things.  Everyone will need to be particularly well prepared and organized to get the most out of the day.  Be sure to study the list of and rank order the companies based on your interests.  Show up early with at least 40 copies of a well prepared resume.  Resume help is on the ECS Career Services Office web site.

This is the time of year when things around my office tend to get wild and I totally appreciate the help that all of you provide to make the day successful.  Career Day is a big project and it creates multiple opportunities for every constituency of our College to participate.  Over the years, Career Day has always been a success because of the participation of students, alumni and faculty.  This is a project that is important to all of us.  While it is a way of providing a service to the students, it is by necessity a high profile event that brings the Campus into direct contact with the community.  Its purpose is not public relations, but it is an opportunity for the School of E&CS to shine brightly, to the benefit of all.  I expect that in addition to the companies attending, we will also have the media in attendance.

This project unfolds each year not because any one person or office.  It unfolds because we work together with common purpose.  At every point along the way, and at every level, I need more help rather than less help.  The Career Fair happens because you all contribute generously, and because you all continuing rowing, even when the waters get choppy.

There is still a lot of work for us all to do together, but it is not too early for me to say Thank You for all that you do to make the day a success for our students, hiring organizations and our College.

Sponsors: IEEE & the CSUS, College of Engineering and Computer Science • www.ecs.csus.edu/career

We now have 130 companies signed up for the event. Companies are hiring for student and career positions as well as for experienced professionals. I can get us to the day of the event but the day of the event requires the help of 120+ students and alumni.  You can sign up very easily by clicking on the "Help Sign-up Career Day 2008" showing at the top of the picture in the center of the Career Services Office web page at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career. 

I am asking people to sign up for just one hour.  That is all it takes if we can get everyone to help.  6 days before the event I will be sending email to all of the volunteers with detailed instructions. This is what you will find on my link.

Setup:
Will help the companies from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Career Day with any setup they require.
This section is full

Door People:
Greet the students and alumni at the door throughout the day. Distribute seminar info and company lists to attendees.
(Students sign up in 1-hour increments)
This section is full

Teardown:
Will be on hand to help with the tear down including helping the companies take down their displays and returning it to their cars.
(Takes 30-40 min when fair ends at 3)
1 more volunteer needed

Food Servers:
Over see the serving of sweet rolls and coffee in the morning from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
1 more volunteer needed

Backpack Check-in Table
Take students backpacks just inside the door. Put a number on the backpack and give the corresponding number to the owner.
(Students sign up in 1 hour increments)
5 more volunteers needed

Hewlett Packard	will host an information session today - February 28, 2008 from 11:00 - 1:00 pm in Riverside Hall 3014 	

They will describe the positions that they will be interviewing for tomorrow for EEE, CS, CpE - the positions include Software, Firmware & Hardware Design Engineers (Entry Level).  Interviews will be tomorrow - 02-29-2008 -in Riverside Hall from 9:00 - 6:00.  

Interested candidates can find instructions on the HP Interviews on the ECS Career Services Web/ Interview Scheduling System at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career/iss/students/

HP will also be at Career Day 2008 on Monday, March 10th in the University Union Ballroom from 8 AM - 3 PM.

This is a great opportunity to find out about one of the best companies to work for in America!

  

    
Company
    
Date
    
Time
    
Location
    
Majors
  
  

    
Hewlett Packard 
    
February 28, 2008
    
11:00 - 1:00 pm
    
Riverside Hall 3014
    
EEE, CS, CpE
  
  

    
Kiewit Pacific Co.
    
March 25, 2008 
    
5:30 pm
    
Riverside Hall 3014
    
CE CM
  
   

    
S.J. Amoroso Construction
    
March 25, 2008
    
12:00 - 1:00 pm 
    
Riverside Hall 2018
    
CM CE
  

As a valued member of the Caltrans team, you make it possible for the Department to improve the mobility across California by being innovative and flexible; working cooperatively with team members and others; and treating others fairly, honestly and with respect.  Your efforts are important to each member of the team, as well as those we serve.
GENERAL STATEMENT:
 
This position exists in the Office of Electrical, Mechanical, Water & Wastewater Engineering.  This is the journey level of engineering work in Caltrans.  Under the direction of a Senior Sanitary Engineer, incumbents perform a wide variety of engineering work in either an office or field setting; as incumbent progress in experience they will be assigned more difficult work.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Percentage	Job Description
Essential (E) / Marginal (M)
40% (E)	Performs design and prepares plans associated with transportation facilities.  Design duties typically consist of conducting site visits to determine existing field conditions, using engineering principals, methods, codes, design guides, publications, equipment and computers to create engineering drawings showing the information necessary for constructing facilities requested by the customer.  These drawings include layouts, typical sections, cross-sections, elevations, details and schematics.  Customers include public and internal contacts defined below.  Typical facilities include water and wastewater treatment systems at: pumping plants, safety roadside rest areas, highway maintenance stations, equipment repair shops, truck weigh and inspection stations and toll structures.
10% (E)	Conducts routine and emergency maintenance investigations for transportation facilities.  Investigations are performed to ensure the safety, reliability and proper operation of the facility and its systems and to preserve and protect the investment in the facility and its systems.  Investigations consist of field inspections, troubleshooting, testing and providing technical engineering consultation for Caltrans maintenance personnel.  Investigations are followed with reports and correspondence that outline the condition of the facility and include recommendations and estimates for necessary repairs.
25% (M)	Develops design standards and details using engineering principals, methods, codes, design guides, publications, equipment, computers and previous projects to create standard engineering drawings for constructing typical facilities requested by customers.  Customers include public and internal contacts defined below.  Checks plans, specifications and cost estimates for in-house designed and consultant designed transportation facilities to ensure conformance with Office and Department standards.
15% (E)	Performs construction engineering for transportation facilities that includes providing technical engineering consultation for Caltrans construction field personnel, reviewing contractor shop plans and submittals and conducting field inspections and tests of completed work to ensure compliance with contract documents.  Reviews and amends the contract plans to reflect changes made and approved during construction by Caltrans construction field personnel.  These plans become the official as-built drawings for the facility.
10% (E)	Prepares written specifications using standard special provisions, manufacturer’s data and departmental guidelines and standards.  Specifications are combined with the plans discussed above to form the construction documents package.  The package is used for competitive bidding and construction of the project.  Prepares detailed cost estimates to ensure the cost of the project is within budget.  Estimates are made using industry publications, historical data and estimating guides.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED OVER OTHERS
This position does not supervise.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of:

Wastewater (sanitary) engineering methods, materials, equipment, codes and safety procedures used in the design, construction and maintenance of wastewater treatment and disposal systems
Water supply (potable) engineering methods, materials, equipment, codes and safety procedures used in the design, construction and maintenance of water supply systems
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
Wash water systems
Storm water grading and drainage systems

Ability to:

Prepare and check plans, specifications and cost estimates for all types of wash water systems, storm water grading and drainage systems, water and wastewater work
Conduct construction and maintenance inspections and prepare reports and correspondence related to wash water systems, storm water grading and drainage systems, water and wastewater installations
Analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action
Prepare correspondence and make effective oral and written reports

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR/RESPONSIBILITY FOR DECISIONS
Employee has professional responsibility to assure the safety of the traveling public at a cost that is an effective use of public funds.  Errors in judgment and decisions could affect public safety or result in liability for the Department.   Failures could be catastrophic due to loss of life, disruption in goods movement, or delays to the traveling public.
PUBLIC AND INTERNAL CONTACTS
Maintains communication with all personnel assigned to the various projects.  Meets with and discusses job progress and issues with other branches, offices, divisions and districts usually at the rank-and-file level, although sometimes at the senior level.  Communicates with outside agencies and departments concerning permits and approvals.  Examples of these agencies include the State Fire Marshal, State Health Departments, The Division of the State Architect, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, local Fire Departments and Local gas, water, sewer and electric utilities.  Most outside agency contacts are at the working level although sometimes they are at the supervising or manager level.  Communicates with construction personnel, usually at the rank-and-file level, although sometimes at the senior level.  Communicates with contractors and suppliers usually at the working level such as sales person and engineers although sometimes at the supervising level.  Communicates with maintenance personnel on routine and emergency issues, usually at the working level or lead worker level, although sometimes at the manager level.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Employee must be able to:

Move, lift or carry for a medium distance up to 40 pounds (for example a tool case or test equipment)
Move or remove utility and manhole covers with tools (up to 50 pounds) 
Climb and descend ladders up to 20 feet in length at a time for total distances of up to 90 feet
Work on elevated catwalks and landings
Work in confined spaces, near operating heavy machinery and with energized low voltage (less than 600 volts) power systems
Work along highways and near construction sites
Fly in commercial aircraft routinely throughout the State
Drive a State automobile for up to 8 hours a day

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting.  Employees may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat or cold.
A valid California driver license is required.
Travel is required.
An Engineering in Training certificate is required.

Contact Person:
Jerry Marcotte
Unit:
Office of Electrical, Mechanical, Water & Wastewater (OEMWW)
Address:
1801 30th Street Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone:
(916) 227-8526
Email:
Jerry_Marcotte@dot.ca.gov

Feb. 1, 2008
Geologist to present lecture in “disaster-vision”
Remember those paper 3-D glasses people wore to watch a disaster movie? Gerald Bawden from the United States Geological Survey will show how high-tech 3-D glasses are being used to visualize real world disasters at the next Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) lecture, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 4 in the University Union Ballroom.
Bawden, the chief scientist of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Western Remote Sensing and Visualization Center here, is a research geophysicist who studies the mechanisms that drive natural and human-induced disasters.
Using laser and virtual reality technology, he creates ultra-high-resolution three-dimensional imagery that can detect changes in the earth that cause landslides, debris flows, floods, dam failures, mine collapses, beach erosion and glacier retreat.
“This technology helps us understand the processes that contribute to disasters and other natural events,” Bawden says.
During the lecture, audience members will have the opportunity to try on 3-D glasses to view laser scan imagery and view the development of disasters including how a bridge that crosses the San Andreas Fault slowly began to bend after the 2004 Parkfield, Calif., earthquake; how Southern California fires stripped canyon walls of hill slope-stabilizing vegetation, thereby leaving the area vulnerable to debris flows and how record rainfall in Southern California saturated the ground and led to the catastrophic collapse of a Laguna Beach neighborhood in 2005.
In addition to working with USGS, Bawden is an adjunct professor with Sacramento State’s Geology Department, a UC Davis research associate in the Department of Geology and a participant in the W.M. Keck Center for Active Visualization in the Earth Sciences at UC Davis.
This is the third of four STEM sponsored lecture series held each academic year. The next lecture is April 29. Jim Baxter, a Sacramento State biology professor, will discuss his work with the California Environmental Legacy Project. All lectures are held on campus and are free.
For more information on the lecture topic, contact Bawden at (916) 278- 3131. For media assistance, contact the Sacramento State Public Affairs office at (916) 278-6156.
Sacramento State is making a difference in California’s Capital Region and beyond. We offer a life-changing opportunity for our 28,000 students, preparing them to be leaders in their professions and communities. Our professors are known for their dedication to great teaching. And our location in the capital of the nation’s most populous state allows students to pursue unique internships and research.

The Career Center is hosting a workshop for students who want to know about the application process for federal jobs and internships.  Please let your students know about this opportunity.  Faculty and staff are also welcome to attend.

Candace

Candace McGee, Manager
Internship and Student Employment Programs
The Career Center
California State University, Sacramento
P: 916.278.7207
F: 916.278.6872


www.csus.edu/careercenter

cmcgee@csus.edu
About the student presentation:
Looking for a job that can launch your career?
Where you’ll have a role in addressing our nation’s biggest challenges?
At a place you can advance quickly?
For an employer that will pay off your student loans?
You should take a look at federal public service.
Attend a session on Tuesday, March 4 to learn everything you need to know about finding and applying for internships and jobs in  federal public service. Learn how to  navigate this federal hiring process. Walk away from this session feeling confident about how to find and pursue a federal opportunity.
It’s not just making a living, it’s making the difference.


  

    
When:
    
Tuesday, March 4
  
  

    
Time:
    
1:30pm or 2:45pm (both sessions are the same, students only need to attend one)
  
  

    
Where:
    
The Career Center, Lassen Hall 2000
  
  

    
Contact:
    
Candace McGee
  

Preparing for the Career Fair? Help is available….


Julie Collier, Career Counselor and ECS Co-op Coordinator, is available to help students prepare for the March 10th Engineering and Computer Science Career Day. You can find Julie at her drop-in hours at Santa Clara Hall 1207 Thursdays from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment at the Career Center, Lassen Hall 2000. Bring your resume or questions about job search, interviewing or how to present yourself at the fair. To schedule an appointment, please call 278-6231 or email her at
collierj@csus.edu.

  

    
Session
    
Professor/Group
    
Date
    
Time
    
Room
  
  

    
Math 1
    
Etterbeek
    
Tuesday, Mar 4
    
7pm-9pm
    
RVR 1015
  
  

    
Circuits
    
Tatro
    
Wednesday, Mar 5
    
7pm-9pm
    
SQU 301
  
  

    
Math 2
    
Etterbeek
    
Thursday, Mar 6
    
7pm-9pm
    
RVR 1015
  
  

    
Statics
    
Homen
    
Tuesday, Mar 11
    
7pm-9pm
    
RVR 1015
  
  

    
Economics
    
German
    
Wednesday, Mar 12
    
7pm-9pm
    
SQU 301
  
  

    
Chem 1
    
Mack
    
Thursday, Mar 13
    
7pm-9pm
    
RVR 1015
  
  

    
Dynamics
    
Ouchida
    
Tuesday, Mar 18
    
7pm-9pm
    
RVR 1015
  
  

    
Mechanics of Materials
    
Porbaha
    
Wednesday, Mar 19
    
7pm-9pm
    
SQU 301
  
  

    
Chem 2
    
Mack
    
Thursday, Mar 20
    
7pm-9pm
    
RVR 1015
  
  

    
Materials Science
    
Bandy
    
Tuesday, Mar 25
    
7pm-9pm
    
RVR 1015
  
  

    
Thermodynamics 1
    
Marbach
    
Wednesday, Mar 26
    
7pm-9pm
    
SQU 301
  
  

    
Fluids
    
Zhou
    
Thursday, Mar 27
    
7pm-9pm
    
RVR 1015
  
  

    
Spring Break
  
  

    
Biology/Statics 2
    
Homen
    
Tuesday, Apr 8
    
7pm-9pm
    
RVR 1015
  
  

    
Thermodynamics 2
    
Noren
    
Wednesday, Apr 9
    
7pm-9pm
    
SQU 301
  
  

    
Tips & Strategies
    
Dahlquist
    
Thursday, Apr 10
    
7pm-9pm
    
RVR 1015
  
  
  

  

  

  Sponsored By Tau Beta Pi     Engineering Honor Society 
  
 

For More Information Contact Pat Homen: 
homenp@ecs.csus.edu
 

 

Exam Date: Saturday, April 12

Employers are hiring from the resumes posted on our web site at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career.  If you have not already posted your resume on the ECS Career Services Office Web Site, now is the time!!!  Just click on the Post Your Resume button!

Students are reporting multiple offers from using a combination of the resume posting service, the JETX job listings, and from Career Day 2008.  If you missed Career Day 2008 you can still access the hiring and contact information on the ECS Career Services web site at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career.

Cool new feature!!!  Employers are able to search your resume now with key words!

I also send resumes out to companies so send me a soft copy in MS Word.  cici@csus.edu

The College of Engineering and Computer Science Needs Your Data

Please report any offers that you have received to ECS Career Services Web site:

 http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career  - click on the "Just Hired" link.

If you got a student position we need your data.  

If you have graduated in the past few years or if you are graduating this semester we need your data.  

The information you share is used for ABET reports and to help me identify trends in employment and salaries.

I keep your info confidential.  I only report the data!  I use your contact data to confirm and to keep in touch with you.