In spite of the recession and rising inflation, this has been a very productive semester.

Many students have received multiple offers and there are lots of opportunities for technical majors. There is no reason to believe that engineering and computer science graduates are going to suffer unduly in response to the current economic downturn. For our graduates and students alike, salaries have been climbing steadily. It’s still a great time to be looking for a job.

If you are an engineering or computer science major, you are in a good position to make a difference in the world. You will be called upon to solve many of the most vexing problems: cleaning the air; developing alternative energy solutions; dealing with waste and waste water issues; transporting people, goods and services more efficiently; and building stable, secure and affordable infrastructure. If you are a problem solver, there is no end to the opportunities that await.

Think of job seeking and career planning as a journey:

• Set ambitious goals and work hard to make them happen.
• Get help and advice from successful people- they can tell you how they got there.
• Learn from your mistakes and move forward- you will learn more from your failures than you will from your successes.
• When you have a set back, view it as opportunity - pick yourself up and find a better place and a better way to proceed.
• Reinvent yourself regularly- things change, so should you.
• Give back after you get there - help others to achieve their goals too.
• Don’t worry about whether you’ve got enough, worry about whether you have given enough.
• Take a good long vacation every year with the people you love! You need time away from work to make your work productive and meaningful.

This life is not a race to the finish. It’s a journey to be enjoyed and savored. It’s what you do in between that makes a difference. You will have many choices in life. You are not bound to any destiny. You get to choose how you will spend your time and how you will live your life. Make sure that you choose wisely.

IF YOU NEED A CAREER OR A SUMMER JOB THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE!

GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER IN 3 HOURS!!

Career and Internship Job Seeking Strategy
Thursday, May 29
1:00-4:00 RVR 1006

Topics:

• Identify strengths, interests, job options; identify career goals & develop short and long term career plans!
• Develop a list of target companies and a strategy for getting the right career or internship job for you!
• Learn how to identify the best sources for job listings!
• 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!

All ARE WELCOME- NO SIGN-UPS NECESSARY www.ecs.csus.edu/career

BOOK YOU NEED FOR THIS WORKSHOP: THE ULTIMATE CAREER PLANNING MANUAL FOR ENGINEERS AND COMPUTER SCIENTISTS – AVAILABLE IN THE CSUS BOOKSTORE AND ON-LINE.

Thanks for your help, Cici.

The description below is for the opening in which an MS candidate would be the best fit.  The other position, for a BS candidate, involves assisting running the same lab in which the MS candidate would work, and would involve the same kind of work, but focused more on the microprocessor, with more administrative and debug tasks.

Both positions would be ideal for individuals interested in CPU or system architecture, esp. in the area of power management, which has become a complex and critical part of the CPU and system design. (We are
building green machines)

If there is one piece of wisdom I could send to any student considering these positions, it’s that taking off a semester for an internship is an investment well worth a delayed graduation.  At Intel we provide structured activities to network interns together and with dept. managers and engineers so they can get a sense of what they like.  This opportunity opens the door to job offers after graduations.  BTW, it’s a
stated goal of our intern program to find and be able to offer (at the end of the internship) post-graduation positions to the best interns. Case in point, one of your students worked as an intern 11 months in my lab, will graduate May 23, and has a postion ready for her to start immediatel at one of our campuses in Oregon.

Thank you for your help getting the word out.

John

John Trelford
MPG CPU Development
Intel Corporation
Work (916) 356-9535
Message (916) 356-5015



552454 CPU & Graphics Power Architecture Intern

Student Positions Available
Intel
Folsom, CA
Folsom Design Center
Number of Positions: 2  (One for BS and one for MS)

Majors Needed: CPE EEE
Salary: From $21.34 to $21.34 per Hour

Salary Negotiable: No

Job Description:
The mobile microprocessor architecture group at Intel has a position for a computer/electrical engineering student to participate in definition of next-generation 3D graphics power-management policies through performance modeling and hands-on lab work. You will perform 3D graphics workload analysis, power and performance modeling, and event-based thermal monitoring validation. You will learn to understand 3D workload power/utilization characteristics and using a high-level simulator, help validate that actual design meets power and thermal goals. This position requires 40 hours of work per week for 6-9 months in Folsom, CA.

Minimum Requirements:
Requirements for executing the job include a working knowledge of CPU power and/or thermal management schemes such as ACPI , CPU P-state and C-state policies; familiarity with 3D graphics hardware or software algorithms, and good written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate also would have some hands-on experience with power modeling or simulation tools, and be familiar with CPU and chipset architecture (including bus architecture, memory technology, I/O subsystems).

Additional Information:
This position is a great way to participate in the workings of an industry-leading CPU architecture team while helping to define power-management for future CPU generations.
Method of Application:
Send resume to john.trelford@intel.com and apply to requisition #552454 at 
 http://www.intel.com/jobs/index.htm?iid=ftr+jobs

Contact:
John Trelford
Lab Manager
1900 Prairie City Rd FM5-162
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone:  916-356-5015
john.trelford@intel.com

Date Posted: 05-15-2008         Application Deadline:  06-15-2008

PMC is opening a new development site in Rochester, MN. Firmware Engineers are being hired for RAID Firmware development project.

We are currently looking to fill the following positions:

Firmware Engineers (intermediate, senior & leader level) in Burnaby and Rochester
Software Architect in Santa Clara and Rochester
System Validation Engineers (intermediate, senior & leader level) in Burnaby, Santa Clara and Roseville
Senior Software Engineer in Santa Clara
System Architect in Santa Clara as part of the new System Product Development group

If someone you know is interested in any of these positions, please have them contact me. Job descriptions can be found at http://www.pmc-sierra.com/careers. I can send you the Rochester job descriptions upon request.

STUDENT JOB BULLETIN - 84521

California Integrated Waste Management Board
Statewide Technical and Analytical Resources Division
Research and Applied Technology Branch
Special Materials Analysis Section

The California Integrated Waste Management Board is the State agency designated to oversee, manage, and track the 92 million tons of waste generated each year in California. The Board promotes waste reduction, resource conservation, and recycling. The Board is a key player in CaliforniaÕs efforts to reduce the effects of climate change, and to develop policy for hazardous waste and health care waste.

The position listed below is available to college students currently enrolled in at least six semester or equivalent quarter units and at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicants are hired through the Foundation for California Community Colleges. Upon receipt of your application, our staff will review your qualifications and will contact you should your education and experience match the requirements of our current opening. If you are not contacted, another candidate my have been chosen for the position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Under direction of a lead scientist, the student will be responsible for:

• Correspondence with the public, businesses, and/or local agencies regarding waste prevention, solid waste, hazardous waste, recycling, and resource consumption. This may include conducting minor research of environmental, technical and regulatory issues.
• Assisting businesses and/or local agencies in the development or augmentation of waste prevention, recycling programs, and/or universal waste or household hazardous waste programs.
• Providing informational and promotional printed material to the public, businesses, and local agencies. Organize and maintain the stock of the printed material.
• Assisting with the development, editing, reproduction, and distribution of printed and Web publications.
• Assisting with data entry into databases and spread sheets.
• Assisting with or coordinate mass mailings.
• Other duties within the Statewide Technical and Analytical Resources Division as required.

Anyone who is graduating from CSUS should consider working for the state. Some agencies are better than others (more on this later) but the compensation package is fairly attractive. You get 3.5 weeks paid vacation your first year, full health, dental and every holiday you can imagine. You work 40 hours a week and get paid time and half for any overtime you work (if you choose). You get a hefty automatic raise every year and extra vacation time. The starting Salary is a little bit less than industry average, $55k, but when you consider the perks it is a great deal.

Now I know you have all heard that working for the state is horrible. The thing is when looking at state service you need to evaluate agencies on a case by case basis. One agency might have an unlimited budget and all the best technologies while others will have duct tape holding the chairs together. You will know this very soon after you enter the building so it is a non issue. Compare this to a private firm that may sound great when you interview but is actually an awful place to work (60 hour weeks, old tech)

Now that you want to work for the state there is a process you must follow.

First, take the exam: http://www.spb.ca.gov/jobs/exams/exam_start.htm

The one you are looking for is Associate Programmer Analyst. There is one scheduled for 06/17, just around the corner. Sign up quick because slots fill up FAST. As long as you were not asleep during EVERY class you will do fine on the test. I can’t mention specific questions but I guarantee you will laugh out loud when you read some of them. If you must study, go over CSC 130,131,133.

The way it works is after you are done with the exam you are given a Rank. Ranks 1-3 are eligible to be hired right away ("reachable" in state lingo) while ranks 4-6 have to wait until the higher ranked people either drop off the list or decline jobs.

A few weeks after you take your test you will start receiving job requisitions in the mail (job postings). Now this next part is important. Even if you are not interested in the job you should reply to the posting saying you are interested. Get used to this type of awesomeness. This is why: First, when you say you are not interested ("waive") you get a strike on your record. When you get 3 of these your name is taken off the list. Agencies want to waive people on the list so they have reason to hire people lower ranked (usually student interns or other internal Staff).

The next reason to send the job requisition back is you may actually get an interview. The same rule as before applies, if they offer you an interview you must accept it or you will get a waiver. Worst case the job is lame you get to practice your interview skills; Best case you love the job and get hired.

And if you want to get hired, follow all the advice Cici gave in her class. Thank you letters, follow up phone calls, and thank you phone calls all make a huge difference. I actually came to find out the only reason I got the interview was because I followed up my resume with a call.

Also, consider getting a job as a summer intern. It gives the employers a chance to find out what you are made of on the cheap.

https://www.ueijobs.com

Good luck!!

STUDENT JOB BULLETIN - 84520

CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD

STUDENT ASSISTANT POSITION

Occupational Health Safety Program

• Assist with the day to day activities.
• Calibration and maintenance of Health and Safety field instrumentation.
• Field support equipment distribution.
• Maintenance of log and service data bases.
• Assist with LEA Equipment Loan Program.
• Prepare and arrange for equipment shipments for Board staff.
• Specialized research projects that will assist the Program.
• Assist industrial hygiene staff with health and safety field shop.
• Travel locally to assist the health and safety program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Windows XP (Word 2003, Excel 2003, Outlook 2003, and Internet Explorer) and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with staff and management.
• Display efficiency, conscientiousness, and professionalism.
• Good working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills ability to work well with others
• Good communications skills written verbal.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and be able to perform key data entry.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Contact Person: Lynn Smith, (916) 341-6364 , or e-mail lsmith@ciwmb.ca.gov
California Integrated Waste Management Board
Waste Compliance Mitigation Program
Permitting and LEA Support Division
P.O. Box 4025
Sacramento, CA 95812-4025

Work Site: 1001 I Street; 10th floor and/or 9910 Horn Road

STUDENT JOB BULLETIN - 84522

CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS
(PLANNING UNIT, BOATING FACILITIES DIVISION)

TWO STUDENT ASSISTANT POSITIONS

• Database research and entry
• Researching and tagging photos, documents, and contracts for digital archival and future use
• Assistance in the creation of official letters, reports, documents, and presentations
• Physical file and internet research
• Design of creative media such as: PowerPoint presentation, website images and graphics, and report covers and layout
• General filing as backup to Planning Unit support staff
• Phone support and other duties as required in the Planning Unit

• Self motivated and reliable
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and the Internet
• Ability to take on projects both independently and in a team setting
• Desire to expand abilities and knowledge of software (including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite)

Final Filing Date: Until filled.
Salary: $8.40 - $11.19 per hour
Hours: Approximately 20 hours per week (flexible with school schedule).
Full-time may be available during the summer months.


TRANSCRIPTS AND PROOF OF ENROLLMENT ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW. Please submit resume to:

Contact Person: Gregory Imura (916) 263-8150, FAX (916) 263-1852, gimura@dbw.ca.gov
Department of Boating and Waterways
Boating Facilities Division, Planning Unit
2000 Evergreen Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95815-3888

Free parking is available at this work location.

Supplemental Application Required at Time of Application

JOB SUMMARY
Provide program management and technical systems engineering support for design of RT’s train signal systems, traction power systems, catenary (OCS), communications, electrical engineering, HVAC, mechanical systems and fare vending machine equipment. Other duties include conducting reviews of field work and witnessing the testing of (at Assistant level) and act as the Engineer of Record (at Associate level) for safety certification.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assistant Systems Engineer: Prepare specifications, plans, and designs related to traction power systems design, railroad signal design, overhead contact wire design, light rail vehicle control systems design, electrical lighting and power distribution design, communication systems infrastructure design, fiber optic transmission and receiving systems design, wireless technology implementation and other communication network type designs; evaluate electrical schematics for both electrical designs and communications infrastructure; assist with developing engineering budgets for any of the above disciplines to define a baseline project cost structure for executive approval; review and analyze engineering calculations and their adherence to ANSI, ASTM, ASME, IEEE and AREMA standards; review and approve field work and invoices. Prepare and review technical contract specifications to ensure accuracy and legal compliance; review and modify AutoCAD drawings of rail-related systems for contract preparation; ensure contractors final products meet the designs specified. Prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes as a formal record of what transpired.

Associate Systems Engineer: Prepare specifications, plans, and designs related to traction power systems design, railroad signal design, overhead contact wire design, light rail vehicle control systems design, electrical lighting and power distribution design, communication systems infrastructure design, fiber optic transmission and receiving systems design, wireless technology implementation and other communication network type designs; evaluate electrical schematics for both electrical designs and communications infrastructure; develop engineering budgets for any of the above disciplines to define a baseline project cost structure for executive approval; review and analyze engineering calculations and their adherence to ANSI, ASTM, ASME, IEEE and AREMA standards; coordinate construction activity for LRT projects with multiple consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, city, county and state agencies. Manage assigned contracts. Prepare and review technical contract specifications to ensure accuracy and legal compliance; review and modify AutoCAD drawings of rail-related systems for contract preparation; ensure contractors final products meet the designs specified. Review and evaluate existing and new light rail systems designs, including the track, OCS, signal system and communications structure, in order to meet safety standards. Prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes as a formal record of what transpired. Represent the District at design reviews, surveys and tests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Assistant Systems Engineer
Education: A bachelor of science degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or industrial, engineering. A Professional Engineer license is desirable.
Experience: Two years of experience performing professional engineering work, preferably with experience in design, estimating and contract administration. Work experience in a LRV engineering environment is desirable.

Associate Systems Engineer
Education: A bachelor of science degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or industrial engineering. Must possess an EIT certificate at the time of hire. A Professional Engineer license is desirable.
Experience: Four years of related experience. Work experience in an LRV engineering environment is desirable.

FILING
The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement, represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. An employment application and supplemental application are required for this position. Applications, supplemental applications, job announcements, and a copy of the complete job description are available at 2830 G Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento CA 95816, or through our website at www.sacrt.com.

Completed, original application and supplemental application must be submitted to the Human Resources Department not later than Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. RT does not accept e-mail applications or late applications regardless of postmark. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application, but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) 321-3801. RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Salary: Assistant = $4,300 - $5,489 per month

Associate - $4,976 - $6,351 per month (Plus Excellent Benefits)

Posting Date: May 15, 2008 (Thu))

Filing Deadline: June 11, 2008 (Wed)

I’m hoping you can help me out again. The Dept of Corrections (Facility Planning and Capital Outlay dept.) located here in Sacramento is looking to hire a student assistant / database coordinator with expertise in Microsoft Access. They are willing to pay at least $14.00 /hr and depending on experience, perhaps even more.

I have attached a copy of the position details for you to post on your website. Please direct any interested qualified students to the website to create an application and apply. The web address is: www.ueijobs.com. The posting number for this position is 0100736.

Thanks in advance for your help,
- Nancy

WATERSHED COORDINATOR INTERNSHIP

If you are interested in watershed planning, public outreach, marketing, and environmental policy… this is a great opportunity for you! Two nonprofit organizations, California Watershed Network and Sacramento River Watershed Program, are teaming together to find the right person to provide assistance in the following areas.

CALIFORNIA WATERSHED NETWORK DUTIES (50% time): Update the California Watershed Partners Directory
Building California Watershed Network’s listserv and partnership network
Assist with planning of Annual “Watershed Day at the Capitol”
Arrange meetings with legislators / track watershed legislation
Assist with monthly Enewsletter
Prepare website updates
Assist with grant proposal development

SACRAMENTO RIVER WATERSHED PROGRAM DUTIES (50% time):
Expand SRWP membership program
Coordinate SRWP’s annual fundraiser dinner event
Expand SRWP listserv and partnership network
Coordinate special event logistics
Assist with marketing materials and monthly Enewsletter
Assisting with proposal development

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Watershed Coordinator Intern must be self-motivated and have the ability to work alone with little supervision. A personal computer with high speed internet access to perform the work is preferred. Office space will be available in midtown Sacramento; however, the intern may also work from home or other office location as needed. Essential knowledge and abilities of a preferred Watershed Coordinator Intern include: Graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university preferred
Knowledge of watershed sciences, policy, and management
Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders
Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
Strong writing skills (technical and creative)

COMPENSATION AND TIMEFRAME
Compensation will be provided at a rate of $10-$15/hour depending on experience. Full-time work during the summer months is available with opportunity to continue on a part-time basis in the fall.

SUBMITTAL
If interested in being considered for this position, please submit the following:
Resume including education, work experience, and project experience related to the Watershed Coordinator Internship (2 page limit)
Statement on why you are interested in the position and why you are a good candidate (1 page)
Minimum of three references for which you have provided related services including name, address, and telephone number of each contact person.

Questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Mary Lee Knecht, Executive Director at 916.549.4017 or via email: marylee@sacriver.org.

Hello Cici,

I graduated in Fall ’04, started work as an Associate Programmer Analyst at FTB, and just started a Lead Developer position at a company called Murphy’s Magic Supplies in Rancho Cordova. We are looking for an ASP .NET developer/DBA and I got approval to contact you to see if there are any interested people that are just out of college with 1+ yrs experience. I put the job on JET-X, and was just seeing if you had any resumes/people off hand that have any exerpience using Microsoft technologies, .NET and SQL Server. I checked the resumes on the career website but they are all PHP/MySQL.

This will be a good chance for someone who wants to learn and grow as we will be using many of the Microsoft standards and Agile methodologies. Plus they get to learn from a fellow CSUS grad ;)

Attached is the job opp.

Murphy’s Magic Supplies, Inc. is looking for someone who is familiar with application development and the .NET framework (3.0 and 3.5). This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to apply their programming skills and abilities. Job duties would include the following

• Software development using primarily C#, ASP.NET and SQL. Development would be done working on a team. Application development includes Windows Applications, Web Applications, and Web Services. We currently use MS Visual Studios 2005 (we plan to upgrade to 2008 in the near future)
• Creating and maintaining a SQL database(s) through which the application(s) will read/write data.
• Using descriptive variable conventions and writing intuitive and readable code

We provide a job environment that is both fun and productive! During the interview process, you’ll be asked to supply an example application that was primarily written by you. This application should use an SQL DB. Also, expect to be asked questions during the interview process about coding.

• AGILE Software development comprehension and/or experience.
• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc…
• Taking direction, working cooperatively with fellow employees, and multi-tasking
• Business logic and awareness of general business practices a plus
• A fun, inventive, and positive problem-solving attitude!

• C# development experience a plus(including fundamental understanding of object-oriented programming).
• ASP.NET web application development.
• SQL (database programming).
• Good spelling and grammar.

Compensation: DOE plus a comprehensive benefits package. After the successful completion of a three-month probationary period, Kaiser medical benefits and Premier Access dental benefits are available, with the company wholly paying the employee premiums. Additional benefits include fifteen days of accrued vacation annually sick leave; a Simple IRA; paid holidays and wholesale pricing on what we sell. Murphy’s Magic Supplies, Inc. is a casual dress employer that places a high value on team work and flexibility.

If you’d like to apply, please send your resume to the email address listed, or through the mail to 11500 Gold Dredge Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 or via FAX to (916) 853-9494.

*We are migrating from an ASP-based application to an internally hosted database solution and will rely on the developer to manage our internal database, develop automated reports, and use new web/net based technologies to incorporate xml based apps into our customers’ systems. In addition, the developer will assist in customizing the application with scripting and/or a "shell" as needed. The developer will also assist in writing back-end code for the ecommerce portion of the site as it relates to the new application. We are also looking for a developer who is capable of leveraging new technologies to, for example, help design and develop a download/streaming app and other exciting technologies. We are realistic in the time expectations for these projects and are merely listing several upcoming projects to show illustrate our need and commitment to growing this position and the individual who fills it.

Hello Cici,

How are you, Cici? We have 5 opening positions for Civil Engineers. Please let your Civil Engineering students know and visit our career website at: http://www.water.ca.gov/jobs/dwr_job_vacancies.cfm for more information, and when interested in a position, call the contact person and turn in application form STD 678 to request an interview. Candidates must get on the eligibility list before apply.

Thank you in advance.

Anne Luc
Recruitment and Selection Services
Department of Water Resources
1416 9th Street, Rm 320
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 653-6876
Email: aluc@water.ca.gov

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.

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 Career Services Office of the College of Engineering and Computer Science will be on summer schedule starting next week. All jobs and services will still be available on our web site at www.ecs.csus.edu/career. New jobs will be posted daily. You can post or update your resume and find tons of useful information on the site.

This is the last week that I will be in until the beginning of the academic year. I hope you will have a very productive and restful summer and that you will find time for fun!