CSUS, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Career Updates, 05/04/2006

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Content Summary:

  1. All Majors: Your First Job Choice
  2. CE, CM, CPE, CS, EEE, ME, MET: Post Your Resume- Students are Getting Hits!
  3. All Majors: Start Your Summer With One of These Career Workshops!
  4. CE, CM, CPE, CS, EEE, ME, MET: Deadline for SWE Scholarship Revised!
  5. CPE, CS, EEE: IEEE Announces Intel Alum Speaking On-Campus May 15th
  6. All Majors: Reminder - FBI/CIA Career Info Event Today!
  7. CPE, EEE: Glover and Associates Seekding Secruity System Designer
  8. All Majors, Alumni, CE, CM, ME, MET: Taisei Hiring Engineering Majors Interested in Project Engineering
  9. All Majors, CS: Summer Job with Bentley Systems, Inc.
  10. All Majors, Alumni, CS: PageBites, a Palo Alto startup, is hiring
  11. All Majors, Alumni, CS: Carrier IQ Has Internship and Career Openings in Mountain View!
  12. CE, ME, MET: Regional Transit Hiring Facilities Student Intern
  13. CE, CM, ME, MET: Regional Transit is Seeking Experienced Construction Managers
  14. CPE, CS: Hansen Information Technologies is hiring Computer Professionals!
  15. CE: National Forest Service Hydrologist Position Open In Trinity National Forest.
  16. CE, CPE, CS: World Affairs Council Seeking Computer Programmer Intern
  17. All Majors, Alumni and Faculty, CPE, CS, EEE: World Affairs Council Seeking Media Production Intern
  18. All Majors, CPE, CS, EEE, ME, MET: Northrup Grumman Corporation is Hiring in Sacramento Area!

1.0 All Majors: Your First Job Choice

What to Look For In Your First Job © Cici Mattiuzzi 5/4/06

Patience is very important as you decide who you will allow to employ you in your first job after graduation. Time is precious. You don't want to waste your time or your talents working in a job that takes you nowhere. Find a job that allows you to thrive. It is much more difficult to untangle yourself later when you find you are in the wrong place.

Numerous graduating candidates have waltzed through my office in the past few weeks with multiple job offers, needing to sort out which job they should accept. It is a difficult decision.

The most important thing you can do in analyzing a potential job and employer is to focus on what you will learn. You want to find a company where you will get excellent training and an opportunity to continue your education. The training you receive in the first years after graduation sets the tone for your career growth and development throughout your life. Check out the web sites of companies you are considering, and see if there is any information on their training programs. When you are interviewing for a position, ask about the training program and the company's policy on support for continuing education. You want to know that you will have the opportunity to continuously update your knowledge and skills. An engineer or computer scientist who becomes obsolete is about as useful as Windows 3.0.

Second, make sure that the job is going to push the limits of your expertise. You want an opportunity to stretch yourself and to be challenged. An engineer who is not challenged quickly becomes bored. Seek a company that is at the cutting edge of its industry. Companies that are growing and expanding are usually doing so because they are industry leaders.

You will also want to find a manager who will empower you, not micro-manage you. Having a boss who mentors you and helps you adapt to your new job and new work environment is absolutely critical. I had an alum stop by my office who had been laid off from his first job after just 5 months. He felt absolutely devastated. After a bit of probing, he told me that he had received no training, and that the manager for his project had changed three times in five months... definitely a recipe for failure... He felt that it was his fault, but in fact, the company had failed him.

The reality of the job market is that it takes about three to six months of full time looking (40 hours per week) to find a good job. Invest in yourself; take the time to do it right. Find the job that gives you what you need to thrive. Take the time to research the companies in which you are interested. Make contacts and explore your options so that you can make a good decision. Be patient and do your homework. It will definitely pay off!

2.0 CE, CM, CPE, CS, EEE, ME, MET: Post Your Resume- Students are Getting Hits!

Last week a number of graduating students and alumni reported receiving great employment offers. One student indicated that after posting his resume on the ECS Career Services Office web site in January he received from 1 to 5 calls each week! He interviewed throughout the semester and reported receiving 4 solid offers, one of which he accepted.

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!

3.0 All Majors: Start Your Summer With One of These Career Workshops!

CSUS, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Career Services Office

ECS CAREER SERVICE SUMMER 2006 WORKSHOPS
GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!!!

CSUS, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Career Services Office

Summer Job Seeking * Tuesday, May 23 * 1:30-4:00 * RVR 1006
Start now to get the best summer job and begin your career on the right foot. Forge relationships that could lead to long-term career opportunities...

Job Search Strategy * Wednesday, May 24 * 1:00- 4:00 * RVR 1006
Critical first step: Identify strengths, interests, job options; identify career goals & develop long term career plans! Then develop a list of target companies and a strategy for getting the right job for you!

Interviews/Resumes/Portfolios/Salary Negotiation * Thurs., May 25 * 1:00-4:00 * RVR 1006
Find out what you can expect in a technical interview and how to prepare for the most intense interviews. Write the best ever resume to get the job you want! Learn how to Negotiate Salaries effectively! Find out why the CSUS technical grads compete so well with candidates from competitor schools!

Immigration Attorney – Thi Do * Tuesday, May 30 * 1:30-2:30 * RVR 1006
Foreign students transitioning from school to work, learn the intricacies of the immigration process for technical professionals.

ALL ARE WELCOME– NO SIGN-UPS NECESSARY * http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career

4.0 CE, CM, CPE, CS, EEE, ME, MET: Deadline for SWE Scholarship Revised!

The Sacramento Valley Section of the Society of Women Engineers has extended the deadline for their $1000 scholarships! It seems that no one has applied. This is really a great opportunity to get some extra money to help finance your education. Take time to apply! It is not that difficult! Applications are due by May 22nd!

The Sacramento Valley Section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is pleased to announce its year 2006 Scholarship Program. Our Section awards scholarships to students who are pursuing a degree in engineering or computer science at UC Davis, CSU Sacramento, The University of the Pacific or CSU Chico. For 2006, the Sacramento Valley Section will be awarding up to three - $1000 scholarships.

Scholarship applications, including support material, must be postmarked no later than May 22, 2006. Applications will be judged by a committee of engineers from the Sacramento Valley Section who represent different fields of engineering. Applications will be evaluated based on academic achievement, references, extracurricular activities, and a personal essay. Quality of the application and student financial needs will also be considered. Additional information and applications forms can be found on our web site at http://swe-goldenwest.org/svs/swe-sacv.htm.

Recipients of SWE-Sac Valley Scholarships will be notified by June1, 2006 and will receive their awards at our Wine Tasting and Scholarship Fundraiser on June 8, 2006. If you have questions about the scholarship program, please call me at (916) 447-8779. For information about SWE scholarships at the National level, visit www.swe.org.

Sincerely,
Dianna Jensen
2006 Sacramento Valley Section Scholarship Chair

5.0 CPE, CS, EEE: IEEE Announces Intel Alum Speaking On-Campus May 15th

Jasmin Vora (one of our alums) from INTEL is speaking on campus on May 15th from noon-2 PM in the Foothill Suite for the IEEE Sacramento Section. This is the first in a series of talks that IEEE hopes to host in the days ahead.

Intel Flash Memory NOR Architecture and its versatile applications:
The open session starts by comparison among different types of memory: Flash/ DRAM/PSRAM and SDRAM and will discuss their pros & cons; audience is then introduced to Flash memory and its cell architecture, functionality and basic operations such as Read, program and erase. We will introduce the Single Bit per Cell vs. Multi Level Cell (Intel StrataFlash® Technology), two technologies used by Intel to manufacture its Flash devices, and will then build up the memory array as would be seen on a flash die, which would be followed by the fab process introduction. We would wrap up the session by having a discussion about the application of Nor Flash memory as it is applied in industry today.

Presenter:
Jasmin Vora
Technical Marketing Engineer
Flash Products Group, Intel Corporation

6.0 All Majors: Reminder - FBI/CIA Career Info Event Today!

The FBI/CIA will be conducting a joint lecture concerning career paths and employment. All majors are welcome for a variety of different positions in this exciting career path. It is necessary that you be a U.S. citizen, but all students are welcome to come and listen. Three senior agents will talk about careers for all majors and some of their own personal stories of being agents. There was a major drug bust that one of our FBI agents was involved in...very interesting stories.

EVENT; FBI/CIA lecture (Career positions)
DATE: May 4th (Thursday)
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: RIVERSIDE HALL, 1015

Don't forget to bring resumes.

7.0 CPE, EEE: Glover and Associates Seekding Secruity System Designer

SECURITY SYSTEM DESIGNER / CONSULTANT Position available with a local, growing Security and Telecommunications Consulting and Engineering Firm is seeking a Security and Telecommunications System Design Engineer.

Position Requirements: Provide system consulting and design engineering for airport security systems including CCTV, Access Control Systems (ACS), and electronic door hardware. Must be able to become familiar with current Aviation Security Requirements and Standards. Also must be able to provide system consulting and design engineering for Hospital Campuses, Educational Facilities, Criminal Justice Facilities, and other Residential and Commercial Projects as needed. Appropriate job skills included providing project management, interacting with clients, preparing written reports, documents and specifications, perform site surveys, develop system drawings in coordination with CAD staff, develop budget estimates, and work as part of project team.

Required Skills / Aptitude: Attention to detail, methodical design approach, self-motivated and managed. Also required are excellent interpersonal skills, good time management skills, able to take initiative, ability to set priorities and work to a deadline, and ability to work on multiple projects. A working knowledge of computers is critical, and good typing skills are very important.

Minimum qualifications: B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering field required. Must have some work experience in either security systems, telecommunications systems, or general electrical engineering. Ability to obtain Professional Engineering license.

Work from Glover & Associates office in Roseville, CA. Approximately 40% travel required. Good benefits, competitive pay commensurate with qualifications ($60K to $75K start).

Send resume and statement of interest to Jon Glover of Glover & Associates, Inc. at jglover@gloverinc.com.

Jon S. Glover
Vice President / CFO
Glover & Associates, Inc
215 Estates Dr, Suite Three
Roseville, CA 95678
Office: 916.786.3552
Fax: 916.786.3821
Email: jglover@gloverinc.com
Web: www.gloverinc.com

8.0 All Majors, Alumni, CE, CM, ME, MET: Taisei Hiring Engineering Majors Interested in Project Engineering

Taisei is hiring Project Engineers for the Northern California office in San Jose. We build commercial, multi-family residential, retail, theatres, parking structures, hospitality, resorts, and urban in-fill projects of all types. The Project Engineer position is the entry level position at Taisei.

Duties include: scheduling, estimating, pre-con, RFI and submittal logs, meeting minutes, pay applications, distribution of correspondence according to Taisei manual. Each new hire has assigned to them a mentor, to ease the learning curve.

Projects are located all over the San Francisco Bay Area. The employment package includes: Competitive Northern California Salary, Full Medical and Dental (including family), Vision, 401 K, Paid Vacation, One month's housing at hire, and Discretionary Bonus Program. Check out www.taisei.com Contact Rick Alpers @ 408-434-9300 or e-mail alpers@taisei.com

Rick Alpers
Vice President
Taisei Construction Corp.
2180 Bering Drive
San Jose, CA 95131

9.0 All Majors, CS: Summer Job with Bentley Systems, Inc.

3 month long Data Entry/Quality Assurance Project- Hour Rate $10.00. Work on-site at facilities in Sacramento, CA just off Richards Blvd. Full or part time positions available between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. We are looking for several team members.

Under the direction of the Project Manager, Data Entry/Quality Assurance staff will perform data quality and accuracy checks to ensure that data currently stored within the TPMS application conforms to standards and is in agreement with hardcopy source data. They will also read, interpret and enter complex inspection report data into the database.

Qualifications: Applicants must have experience working with personal computers, the Microsoft Windows operating environment, and Microsoft Office programs (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.).

Applicants must also be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow written and verbal instructions. Work will be performed at the client site, so a professional appearance is required as are good oral and written communication skills. A high degree of accuracy and efficiency will be important to the success of this effort. These jobs will be with Bentley Systems, Inc. and will end August 4, 2006.

If you are looking for part time work let me know the days you can work in your response.

Send your resume to J. Hendrix/ TPMS Data Entry Team: jim@jafrasca.com

James Hendrix
J. A. Frasca and Associates, Inc.
Sacramento, Ca

10.0 All Majors, Alumni, CS: PageBites, a Palo Alto startup, is hiring

WHAT WE DO: PageBites is a job and resume search engine. We are proud to have the largest free resume search on the web. Check us out here: http://www.pagebites.com/. Read our blog here: pagebites.com/blog/. We are located Palo Alto, CA.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Software engineers who want to help us improve PageBites. We want someone who can join our team immediately. You must have (or be working towards) a degree in Computer Science.

WE WILL PAY YOU FOR YOUR TIME:
We are willing to pay you $100 to interview with us. You must first pass a phone screen.

COMPENSATION:
Salary, stock options, and a $20,000 signing bonus.

If you are interested in interviewing with us, send your resume to jobs@pagebites.com with the subject line: "Cal State Sacramento Software Engineer." You can also send us a link to your resume. If you do not have a resume online, you can upload one here: http://www.pagebites.com/home or send an email to resumes@pagebites.com and we will post it online for you.

11.0 All Majors, Alumni, CS: Carrier IQ Has Internship and Career Openings in Mountain View!

Carrier IQ is a privately held VC funded technology company in Mountain View. We are looking for students who may be interested in an internship. We also hire a small number of new graduates each year.

Carrier IQ is unique in the wireless industry because we're the only company embedding diagnostic software in the phone. And, we're the only ones who add the "IQ" or smarts to the data we collect. It's what we like to call Actionable Intelligence—information and analysis you can use to both identify problems and more importantly, solve them. And, we're a proven leader with millions of handsets deployed with Carrier IQ software inside

Nancy Nguyen
Carrier IQ
1240 Villa Street
Mountain View, Ca. 94041
Ph: 650-625-5434
www.carrieriq.com

12.0 CE, ME, MET: Regional Transit Hiring Facilities Student Intern

Student Intern performs a wide variety of duties supporting the Facilities Management Department. Work hours are flexible and determined by the selected candidate’s class schedule. Will assist staff with evaluating bus stops and light rail stations for compliance with Title 24 of the Americans with Disabilities Act as it applies to public transit accessibility. Collect bus stop data. Perform surveys. Maintain database. Create CAD drawings of bus stops improvements and RT buildings. Perform analysis of information. The Student Intern will also evaluate facilities projects, assist with planning and perform other related duties as assigned.

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college or university majoring in mechanical or civil engineering. Students with completed units equivalent to junior status or higher are preferred. Able to: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; collect, compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data; learn to operate specialized equipment to perform specific job duties (digital camera and standard office machines); follow directions and work well with others. Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCAD. Proficient in Access or other database applications. Familiarity with email and scheduling software (preferably GroupWise), and contract management. Ideal candidate will also possess analytical, research and organizational skills.

Salary: $10.00 - $14.00 per hour Posting Date: May 4, 2006
Filing Deadline: May 25, 2006

For details and application info: http://www.sacrt.com

13.0 CE, CM, ME, MET: Regional Transit is Seeking Experienced Construction Managers

Regional Transit is one of the very best employers in the Sacramento Area for Engineers! The experienced position is for a Resident Engineer to do Construction Project Oversight and Management, and Supervisory/Administrative. Work mainly involves problem solving and mediating highly conflicting, unexpected, and unusual problems involving multiple groups. BS and experience in professional construction management required.

Salary: $5,020 - $6,411 monthly Posting Date: May 4, 2006 (Thu)
(Filing Deadline: May 31, 2006 (Wed)

For details and how to apply: http://www.sacrt.com

14.0 CPE, CS: Hansen Information Technologies is hiring Computer Professionals!

Hansen Information Technologies in Rancho Cordove has multiple computer professional openings- SW engineer, Sr. Web SW engineer, Project Manager, Engineer and Help Desk Analyst and many other great positions.

For complete information go to: http://www.hansen.com/about/employment.asp

Many jobs require experience, but in some cases exceptions can be made.

Interested candidates should email resumes to todd.caplan@hansen.com

Hansen Information Technologies
11092 Sun Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

15.0 CE: National Forest Service Hydrologist Position Open In Trinity National Forest.

SHASTA-TRINITY NATIONAL FOREST ia hiring a Hydrologist in Hayfork, CA in the South Fork Management Unit - SERIES: 1315/ GRADE: 09/11

DUTIES: Serve as an Interdisciplinary Team Member for a wide variety of forest and watershed management activities. This includes application and interpretation of guidance from the Forest Land and Resources Management Plan and the Northwest Forest Plan and for assuring consistency with Aquatic Conservation Strategy guidelines. And Best Management Practices. Team leader for Watershed Analyses and is responsible for providing guidance for other team members in the analysis process. Responsible for all water quality monitoring and watershed inventory programs. Incumbent administers waters rights on the planning unit. Incumbent provides leadership in planning and implementing watershed restoration projects. This includes plans, budgets, public involvement, consultation with other agencies and environmental documentation. Provides advice and guidance on water quality issues related to timber management, mining, and grazing. Additional duties will include participation on planning teams for Access Travel Management, Federal Energy Regulatory Administration re-licensing and Burn Area Rehabilitation. Supervise one permanent full-time position.

Located in north central California, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest is comprised of more than two million acres ranging in elevation from 1,000 feet to 14,162 at the summit of Mt. Shasta. It includes a variety of resource programs and features a National Recreation Area, wild and scenic rivers, wilderness areas, national trails and scenic byways.

Please contact Mark Goldsmith, Ecosystem Planning Officer, at Forest Service e-mail address Mark F Goldsmith/R5/USDAFS, Internet address mgoldsmith@fs.fed.us or by telephone at 530-623-1750.

To receive application form contace:
Natosha Mauer/R5/USDAFS,
Internet address nmauer@fs.fed.us, or mail to:
Attn: Natosha Mauer, Human Resources
3644 Avtech Parkway
Redding, CA 96002

16.0 CE, CPE, CS: World Affairs Council Seeking Computer Programmer Intern

Computer Programming Internship- Unpaid - 16 hours/week. The World Affairs Council of Sacramento seeks a highly dedicated individual interested to help build a nonprofit, nonpartisan, international affairs organization.

Duties and activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Updating and expanding our existing web-based MYSQL database.
-Converting digital audio and video media to web format and uploading that media onto our server.
-Maintaining and updating our website.
-Working with staff to ensure that the Council is using technology effectively to advance our mission.

The ideal candidate should possess:
-Strong proficiency in MYSQL, PHP, HTML, and JavaScript
-Knowledge in other relevant database, media, and web design computer programming languages a plus
-Ability to work within a deadline
-Strong time management skills & Resourcefulness
-The ability to work effectively on a team, as well as, independently
-Excellent organizational skills w/Ability to focus on details

Requirements:
-A commitment of at least 16 hours per week for at least 1 semester or 1 quarter
-A genuine interest in world affairs
-Professional attire and a positive attitude
-Visa or proof of US citizenship

Please note that this is an unpaid position. College credit may be arranged in some cases. All interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to the World Affairs Council of Sacramento.

Attention: Internship Coordinator.
Alex Chaikin
Intern Coordinator
World Affairs Council of Sacramento
www.worldaffairs.org http://www.worldaffairs.org
3104 O Street, #353
Sacramento, CA 95816
Tel: +1.916.739.7271
Fax: +1.916.739.7072

achaikin@worldaffairs.org

17.0 All Majors, Alumni and Faculty, CPE, CS, EEE: World Affairs Council Seeking Media Production Intern

Media Production Internship- Unpaid- 16 hours/week
The World Affairs Council of Sacramento seeks a highly dedicated individual interested in helping to build a nonpartisan
international affairs nonprofit organization.

Duties and activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Audio and video recording speaker events and new programming.
-Editing audio and video into a high quality and engaging form.
-Converting digital audio and video media to web format.
-Uploading media onto our server.
-Duplicating media for outside distribution.
-Working on special projects as needed.

The ideal candidate should possess:
-Excellent audio and video production talent.
-Strong proficiency in Adobe Premier, HTML, Flash.
-Knowledge of other media production programs a plus.
-Knowledge of the radio and television industry in order to ensure compatibility and commercial viability a plus.
-The ability to work effectively on a team, as well as, independently.
-Strong time-management skills and ability to work within a deadline
-Resourcefulness and ability to focus on details.
Requirements:
-A commitment of 16 hrs/ week for at least 1 semester or 1 quarter.
-A genuine interest in world affairs.
-Professional attire and a positive attitude.
-Visa or proof of US citizenship

Please note that this is an unpaid position. College credit may be arranged in some cases. All interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references to the World Affairs Council of Sacramento, Attention: Internship Coordinator.

Alex Chaikin
Intern Coordinator
World Affairs Council of Sacramento
http://www.worldaffairs.org
3104 O Street, #353
Sacramento, CA 95816
Tel: +1.916.739.7271
Fax: +1.916.739.7072

18.0 All Majors, CPE, CS, EEE, ME, MET: Northrup Grumman Corporation is Hiring in Sacramento Area!

Northrup Grumman Sacramento job openings are now on an on-line system. To see NGC current job openings and apply for specific jobs. http://www.ms.northropgrumman.com/careers/search_college.html