CSUS, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Career Updates, May 03, 2007
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Demand in Northern California is wild and the salaries are on the rise for all of our majors. Students are reporting multiple offers and some are coming into my office to ask how to let down companies without offending, since they have already decided which offer to take.
Companies that were previously paying below average salaries now find the competition for technical graduates in the Sacramento Metropolitan region is forcing them to reexamine their pay and terms of employment. Companies that hired graduates as "interns" with uncertain future status are finding that they must make more of a commitment if they wish to get the top graduates. Employers are sweetening offers with signing bonuses, tuition reimbursement, company cars, and gas cards.
According to the latest National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Salary Survey, Spring 2007 may be the best job market in recent years for new college graduates. The survey of employers from across the nation indicates that salaries in 26 out of 29 majors show an increase in offers made to new college graduates at the bachelor�s level. For engineering and computer science graduates data for average offers show growth in all technical majors.
For Computer Science majors the news from NACE is particularly good, with salaries climbing 2.5 percent to $52,177. In 2006, average offers for computer science majors had dropped in both the winter and spring quarters. The 2007 computer science offers are primarily in software design and development. Employers continue to outsource jobs but with salaries in India recently jumping by three fold, employers seem more inclined to keep jobs in the US. US technical employers are now finding ways of balancing off-shoring with maintaining both hardware and software engineering jobs in the US.
Engineering graduates from American universities are finding that it is the quality that counts. Engineering graduates who learn both the theory and the practice of engineering are in demand. A team of CSUS computer engineering faculty recently visited HP�s ProCurve division to find out which CSUS learning experiences were most valuable to graduates and to ask engineering managers how CSUS candidates stack up with graduates from other universities- extremely well according to the HP managers. American engineering teams are learning to demonstrate their worth with a solid balance of good leadership, better design, and solid documentation as they work to keep their jobs in the US - things that CSUS grads excel in, according to Frank Reichstein (BSCS 2000), software engineering manager with Hewlett Packard.
Nationally, Civil Engineering graduates are narrowing the gap with other engineering graduates with average salaries jumping 4.8 percent to $47,750. Construction Management average offers rose by 1.9 percent to $46,504. In California demand for CE and CM graduates is driving salaries through the roof. Demand for CE and CM graduates locally is being driven by the public sector, engineering consulting firms, engineering services firms and construction firms.
Average offers to computer engineering graduates rose 3.2 percent to $55,946. Electrical engineering graduates received the lowest increase at 1.6 percent to $54,915. Their entry salaries are already among the highest offered to engineering graduates. Demand for computer engineering and electrical grads is being driving by software engineering firms and the computer/electronics industry.
Mechanical Engineering graduates (ME/MET) took the prize with average salaries rising 5.7 percent to $54,695. Nationally two major employers, aerospace companies and manufacturers drove demand for Mechanical Engineering graduates. This was very good news for mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology students worried by the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs. Demand for MEs and METs in the Sacramento region is being driven by a combination hiring sources including the public sector, manufacturing, defense, construction, and energy.
Offers to CSUS engineering and computer science graduates are typically higher than the national average offers with housing costs being some of the highest in the nation. Offers to CSUS graduates usually run in the 90th percentile as shown on the chart below.
Spring 2007 Salary Data
Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers Salary
Bachelors Degrees
High 90%
Average
Low 25%
CE
$55,000
$47,750
$44,000
CM
$52,000
$46,506
$45,500
CpE
$63,000
$55,946
$54,000
CS
$61,250
$52,177
$47,910
EEE
$62,000
$54,915
ME
$61,800
$54,695
$51,250
Masters Degrees
$56,000
$49,331
$43,000
*
$56,250
$67,767
$80,000
$66,690
$60,000
$76,500
$63,259
* no offers were reported for statistical analysis
Apr-07
For anyone seeking a job for the summer or wishing to start that first career job after graduation thisis it! Today’s workshop will begin with Internet Job Seeking and will cover all aspects of the job search. You cannot do better if you are a serious job seeker! YOU WILL NEED TO HIT THE BOOKSTORE BEFORE THE WORKSHOP TO PICK UP "THE ULTIMATE CAREER PLANNING MANUALFOR ENGINEERS AND COMPUTER SCIENTISTS". Bring the book with you- we will use it during the workshop. This is a job seeking reference book that you will use for the rest of your career. Here are the details: CSUS, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Career Services Office SUMMER 2007 CAREER WORKSHOP GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER IN ONE DAY!!! Job Seeking Strategy * Thursday, May 31 * 1:00- 4:00 * RVR 1006 Topics: * Identify strengths, interests, job options; identify career goals & develop short and long term careerplans! * Develop a list of target companies and a strategy for getting the right job for you! * Learn how to identify the best sources for job listing! * Find out what you can expect in a technical interview and how to prepare for the most intenseinterviews. * Write the best ever resume to get the job you want! * Learn how to Negotiate Salaries effectively! ALL ARE WELCOME– NO SIGN-UPS NECESSARY * http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career BOOK YOU NEED FOR THIS WORKSHOP: THE ULTIMATE CAREER PLANNING MANUAL FOR ENGINEERS AND COMPUTERSCIENTISTS - AVAILABLE IN THE CSUS BOOKSTORE AND ON LINE.
If you have received any offers please stop by my office. I need the data for ABET and to help identifyand understand hiring trends. Thanks! Cici
Accenture is hiring! Alum- Lynnel Seifert (BSCS- CSUS) will speak about opportunities today at 2:00 in RVR 1002. Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing company. Committed todelivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performancebusinesses and governments. Accenture people are some of the most creative, forward-thinking people inthe business world. They come from a wide range of cultural, educational, and geographic backgrounds. Thedifferent points of view they bring lead to superior business solutions for Accenture and our clients.There are many opportunities available both in the Sacramento area and other areas. Our local projects has several open positions available as a Java-Programmer Analyst: The Java Programmer/Analyst will be responsible for design, programming, testing, and problem resolutionutilizing SQL and report technologies. Responsibilities include: - Design of the application using Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Concepts (including UML use cases,class diagrams, and interaction diagrams) - Application programming in Java and J2EE, SQL, JDBC, JSPs, Servlets; Database programming in SQL - Web page programming in HTML and Javascript - Batch Operations support - ILog JRules development Required Technical Skills: 1+ years programming in Java Programming; 1+ year HTML 6 months programming in SQL (Structured Query Language); Basic knowledge of web and Internet concepts; OOP Design Concepts Understanding of application development lifecycle Bachelors degree For more information please contact Madonna Skweres at (312) 693-3760 Madonna.skweres@accenture.com - or visit the Accenture website at www.accenture.com
Accenture Technology Solutions (ATS) is actively seeking participants for our entry level java program inSan Francisco, CA starting June 20, 2007. If you are interested, we will conduct a brief telephone interview with you, followed by an onlinetechnical skills assessment. If these go well, you could be invited to an on-site interview in SanFrancisco on June 6th & 7th. We would love to hear from you as soon as possible! To apply, email your resume to:ats@on-campus.com Eligibility Requirements: * Individuals will be considered in the countries in which they currently have long-term workauthorization * You must have less than 6 months of professional programming experience (excluding internships oracademic projects). *You must have significant training in programming and software development, including training in atleast one of the following: C, C++, Java or Visual Basic.* Candidates must be available to start the program on June 20, and beavailable from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday for the following four weeks. * Candidates will be paid a full time salary during the 4 week trainingclass. * After the 4 week training, continued full time employment is contingent upon passing the candidatepassing the training program. * You must not have interviewed with ATS within the past 12 months. ENTRY-LEVEL JAVA TRAINING PROGRAM Accenture Technology Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture, is a global company of technologyspecialists who build, deploy and maintain technology solutions for Accenture clients. As part of ourglobal team, you’ll be working with the latest software and leading-edge development tools - givingyou the opportunity to build specialist skills and expertise on the job. We need people who thrive ontechnology challenges, people who can help turn innovative ideas into effective results. On June 20, 2007 we will start our 4-week Entry-Level Training Program in our San Francisco location. This program is geared towards individuals starting their career in IT. It covers the latest, in-demandtechnologies, including Java programming. Those selected for the program, will join Accenture TechnologySolutions as full-time employees. This program gives people the opportunity to deepen their skills and learn how, at Accenture TechnologySolutions, they can use them to help deliver innovative solutions to Accenture clients. During thetraining program, participants will gain exposure to new technologies and receive the latest trainingalong with other IT specialists. It is a great opportunity to learn and network. The training is madeup of four intense weeks of Java Training combined with Oracle Training. The training uses the latesttechnology in training and combines computer based learning with group interaction. Programmer Role: The Entry-Level Training Program is our primary vehicle for selecting people for Programmer roles atAccenture Technology Solutions. People selected for the training program, will join Accenture TechnologySolutions at the Programmer level in our San Francisco location. Programmers will be enrolled in a 4week Java training class in San Francisco-providing you an opportunity to strengthen your IT skills andapply them in a business environment. Continued employment is contingent upon success in the Entry Level training class. What we are looking for: We require some training/school courses in programming/software development including training in atleast one of the following: C, C++, Visual Basic or Java. Experience in these skills is preferred but notrequired. To apply, please send a copy of your resume to ats@on-campus.com Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorshipby the employer for a visa.
Alum, Eric Love, BSCE (Fall 1996) sent the following: Our company would like to hire graduates for full time work, and possibly interns for work for the summerbreak. BORM does primarily structural design for light frame construction and we have some exciting upcomingopportunities in the area of load bearing light gauge steel. Thank you, Eric Love P.E. Project Manager Here are the details: BORM Engineers has been providing engineering design services since 1981 to some of the nation’slargest builders, developers and architects. BORM has an excellent reputation for stability, integrityand ability to always remain at the forefront of new developments and research in the building industry.Our services include design for single family tract homes, multifamily residential, hotels/motels andextended stays, commercial/retail centers, custom residences, office buildings and parking garages.Currently we have 10 offices in the Western U.S. including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada andBeijing, China. We are continually seeking candidates who are self-motivated and enjoy the challenge of learning andinteracting with their peers and clients. BORM engages entry level engineers with a comprehensive“mentor-style” training program. The program follows the idea that each engineer will learn and beinvolved in all aspects of a project, from inception to completion; that the key to the success of eachengineer is having a definitive career path with continual skill development. We foster the idea of “knowledge sharing” for the mutual benefit of all our team members. Thisobjective is integrated in our initial training program as well as the program for continued professionaldevelopment. BORM offers a vast array of benefits, including: • 401K program with company matching funds • Medical, Dental and Vision Plan • Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Account (IRS Plan 125) • Financial Assistance for Licensing Courses • Alternative Workweek Schedule • Paid Holidays • Vacation / Sick Leave Program Our SACRAMENTO Division is seeking qualified candidates to JOIN its TEAM of ProfessionalEngineers. Submit your resume to: Jeremy Andreasen, P.E. jeremya@borm.com 916.774.0273 Fax BORM 3741 Douglas Blvd. Suite 370 Roseville, CA 95661 For more information, visit our website: www.borm.com
The College of Engineering and Computer Science Is Desperate for Your Data Please report any offers that you have received to ECS Career Services Web site: http://www.ecs.csus.edu - click on the graduation cap 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 andsalaries. I keep your info confidential. I only report the data! I use your contact data to confirm and to keepin touch with you.
Employers are hiring from the resumes posted on our web site at http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career. If youhave not already posted your resume on the ECS Career Services Office Web Site, now is the time!!! Justclick on the Post Your Resume button! 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
________________________________________________________________________ Cici Mattiuzzi Director, Career Services Office College of Engineering & Computer Science CSU, Sacramento 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6023 Phone: 916-278-7091 Fax: 916-278-5949 Email cici@csus.edu Web Site: http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career
