Engineering and Computer Science New Grad Salaries Continue the Upward Trend © Cici Mattiuzzi
9/6/07



According to the latest National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Salary Survey, Summer 2007
starting salaries are climbing for all engineering and computer science majors. New grads continue to see
an excellent job market for their skills, particularly in Northern California.  The survey of employers
from across the nation indicates that 9 out of 10 employers surveyed are facing competition for hiring of
new college graduates and the trend is expected to continue in well into the future. Demand is fueled by
growth in business and employers nationwide are expecting huge numbers of current employees to
retire.



For engineering and computer science graduates, data for average offers show growth in all technical
majors.  Computer Science starting average salaries jumped by 4.1 percent to $53,396. Computer
Engineering average starting salaries climbed by 4.8 percent to $56,201. Civil Engineering graduates
average salaries jumping 4.8 percent to $47,750. Construction Management rose by 5.4 percent to $48,509. 
In California demand for CE and CM graduates continues to be very strong. 



Electrical engineering graduates received the lowest increase at 3.2 percent to $55,292.  Mechanical
Engineering graduates (ME/MET) average salaries went up 4.6 percent to $54,128.   Demand for engineers
and computer science grads in the Sacramento region is being driven by a combination hiring sources
including the public sector, engineering services, consulting, 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. 



 



Summer 2007 Salary Data

Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers 

				

				

Bachelors Degrees

				

		High 90%	Average	        Low 25%

	CE	$56,000 	$48,509 	$45,000 

	CM	$52,000 	$46,930 	$45,000 

	CpE	$64,000 	$56,201 	$54,500 

	CS	$60,000 	$53,396 	$48,000 

	EEE	$63,000 	$55,292 	$52,500 

	ME	$62,000 	$54,128 	$50,500 

				

Masters Degrees

				

           	High 90%	Average	        Low 25%

	CE	$56,000 	$48,280 	$45,000 

	CpE	*	           $60,000 	     *

	CS	$90,000 	$64,956 	$54,000 

	EEE	$78,400 	$66,309 	$59,000 

	ME	$72,500 	$62,798 	$57,000 

				

				

* no offers were reported for statistical analysis

Sep-07				

				

				

ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJORS: YOU NEED THIS CLASS! Now listed in all ECS majors!



WORK ON YOUR CAREER PLAN NOW!



E/EEE/CE/ME194 (1 unit): Career Development in Engineering and Engineering Technology.



Fall 2007	Sections:				Location	

	1. Monday 8-8:50				RVR 1002

	2. Tuesday 8-8:50				RVR 2010

	3. Tuesday 2-2:50				RVR 1002

	4. Wednesday 3-3:50				RVR 1012	

Topics covered include:

 	identification of skills & interests

	job search strategies	

	goal setting & time management

	interview techniques

	resume writing & portfolio development

	salary negotiating

	keeping your career moving forward



CSC 192 (1 unit): Career Planning for Computer Science Professionals



Fall 2007 	Section:    				Location

	1. Thursday 2-2:50				RVR 1002



Topics covered include: 

part 1	identification of skills & interests

	job search strategies

	goal setting & time management

	interview techniques

	resume writing & portfolio construction

	salary negotiating



part 2	guest speakers from industry

S.J. Amoroso Construction will hold interviews for:

  

Career Project Engineer (SJ Amoroso has a full time Project Engineer in Sacramento too!!!!)




Project Engineer Internship- Summer and part-time during the school year if the situation allows.




October 16, 2007 multiple interviews 

Start Time 1:30pm End Time 5:00pm 

Majors Sought: CE CM Length of each interview: 30 min. 

For position details: http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career/iss/students/ 



After reviewing the information - Please email resume to : cdermatoian@sjamoroso.com 



CJ Dermatoian will review resumes and schedule candidates for interview to be held in RVR 2006 You will
get a phone call or Email if S.J. Amoroso Construction is interested in you!



FREE LUNCH!

Info Session - Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, 12:00 - 1:00 PM.  

Interview Session - Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM in Riverside Hall.

 



FIND OUT ABOUT AND INTERVIEW FOR THESE GREAT POSITIONS!!!



PROJECT ENGINEER



The term Project Engineer is an industry wide term for contractors.  However, most general contractors do
not utilize engineers in the “design” sense of the word.  S.J. Amoroso is no exception, as we do not
perform any in-house design.  At Amoroso, the Project Engineer supports the Project Manager while
developing the skills and gaining the experience to become a Project Manager.



The Job

Our Project Engineers are project site based.  They have good communication and analytical, skills.  They
also have the determination and drive that set them apart.  Responsibilities of the Project Engineer, in
support of, and performed in conjunction with, the Project Manager include:



•	Facilitating Requests for Information (RFI)

•	Reviewing and processing submittals including shop drawing review

•	Owner and Subcontractor billings and vendor invoices

•	Changed work condition documentation

•	Scheduling

•	Material and Equipment Procurement

•	Document control 

•	Safety reports and documentation

•	Owner & Subcontractor interface, coordination, and correspondence

•	Unit Cost Projection Reports and Cost Analysis

•	Creativity and Innovation



PROJECT ENGINEER INTERNSHIP



S.J. Amoroso’s goal is to provide a quality experience for our interns.  The best method for
accomplishing this goal is to expose them to the daily responsibilities of a Project Engineer.  Also, a
Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer will provide mentorship during the internship.  Variety of
responsibilities and proper guidance are the keys to a successful internship.



We prepare our interns for the responsibilities they will have upon graduation.  These responsibilities
include:



•	Facilitating Requests for Information (RFI)

•	Reviewing and processing submittals including shop drawing review

•	Owner and Subcontractor billings and vendor invoices

•	Changed work condition documentation

•	Scheduling

•	Material and Equipment Procurement

•	Document control 

•	Safety reports and documentation

•	Owner & Subcontractor interface and coordination

•	Unit Cost Projection Reports 

•	Creativity and Innovation



Our internships are project based.  In addition to the project experience, each intern will spend a
portion of their term in the main office working with the estimating department.  The combination of job
site and office experience furthers their understanding of the industry and our Company.



Our internships are full-time and occur mostly during the summer months.  However, S.J. Amoroso is
flexible.  We do provide for longer internships.  If the situation allows, we also can continue the
internship past the summer months on a part time basis that will allow for the student to continue in
school, but still gain additional experience in the work place.



Amoroso is constantly looking for the right individuals to join our organization.  We look forward to
discussing with you a potential career with Amoroso.



Amoroso has a training program in which all employees are given the opportunity to learn from other
employees and from outside professionals.  Training takes place on topics ranging from scheduling to
communication skills, from concrete formwork to professional writing, and from safety to construction
law.  At Amoroso, we believe that developing as a person is just as important as developing ones
construction knowledge and skills.



Resumes can be emailed directly to cdermatoian@sjamoroso.com

Kiewit Pacific Company will hold interviews for: Engineering Positions in Riverside Hall

October 10, 2007 multiple interviews

Start Time 8:00am

End Time 4:30pm



Majors Sought: CE CM



Length of each interview: 30 min.



For position details: http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career/iss/students/ 



After reviewing the information  -  Please email resume to : lindsay.hicks@kiewit.com



Lindsay Hicks will review resumes and schedule candidates for interview to be held in RVR 2006



You will get a phone call or Email if Kiewit Pacific Company is interested in
you!



_______________________________



Kiewit Pacific Company (Northern California District) is seeking individuals to work throughout Northern
California in heavy & highway construction.  Position involves rotating field and office assignments of
all phases of construction on a variety of complex projects.  



Perform engineering work in connection with large-scale construction projects. Responsibilities may
include: field engineering, operation planning, cost control, project scheduling, quantity tracking,
material procurement, contract administration, estimating and supervision of field activities. Perform
engineering tasks requiring standard techniques and handling minor problems of a technical nature arising
during construction. Maintain records as required regarding job progress, costs, material usage, etc. May
assist in planning and scheduling of job and/or job segments. Investigate problems and/or reported
incidents; identify and recommend solutions/alternatives as appropriate. Review plans and specifications
to determine material requirements (quantities and qualities), pricing of materials, etc. Work with
suppliers as required facilitating the handling and expediting delivery of materials. May be involved in
the district estimating unit. This involves quantity takeoffs, site visits, estimating the work, sitting
in on estimate reviews and helping to close out the bid.



Relocation within Northern California may be required.  



* Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction
Management.

* Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. is interviewing for student and career positions on 09/25/2007 from 9:00-9:00 in
RVR 2006



September 25, 2007 multiple interviews

Start Time 9:00am

End Time 9:00am



Majors Sought:CE & CM



Length of each interview: 30 min.



For position details: http://www.ecs.csus.edu/career/iss/students/ 

or http://www.stacywitbeck.com



After reviewing the information  -  Please email resume to : stafford@ecs.csus.edu



Anyssa Stafford will review resumes and schedule candidates for interview to be held in RVR 2006



You will get a phone call or Email if Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. is interested in you!


careers@stacywitbeck.com



___________________________________





Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. seeks to recruit the most highly motivated and dedicated individuals in Civil
Engineering and Construction Management. “Stacy and Witbeck, Inc. is one of the West Coast’s largest
urban heavy civil contractors and one of the nation’s best light rail transit specialists. Ranked high
in Engineering News-Record’s list of Top 20 Transit Contractors, Stacy and Witbeck is responsible for
completing some of the most challenging streetscape and transit projects in the country. Some of Stacy
and Witbeck’s major projects include TriMet’s Interstate Max Project, Utah Transit Authority’s
University Line and Medical Center Extension, San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf and Portland
Streetcar. An employee owned company based in Alameda, California, Stacy and Witbeck also maintains a
regional office in Portland, Oregon.” 



Entry Level CE / CM Engineers:

Minimum 4 Year Degreed Civil Engineer (CE) Program Graduate Minimum 4 Year Degreed
Construction

Management (CM) Program Graduate



Intern CE / CM Engineers:

Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior in CE and CM 



Positions are available at various locations or at project locations throughout Western United States.
See website for current project listing. Persons willing to relocate preferred.



TYPICAL ENTRY LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS

• Project Field Engineer

• Project Office Engineer

• Scheduling Engineer

• Cost Engineer

• Quality Control Engineer

• Estimator (Home or Branch office)

• Assistant Superintendent



Candidates, seeking employment opportunities contact:



Colleen K. Cheung

Associate, Human Resources

Stacy and Witbeck, Inc.

careers@stacywitbeck.com

Hello Cici



Wanted to update you. Franchise Tax Board is still using the statewide Associate Programmer Analyst list
that is given by SPB. FTB is only giving IT promotional exams for the other classifications this fiscal
year.



We are only doing promotions for the next 6 months. Hiring is on hold because of the budget. But, we will
still open our exams. When the first of the year comes around....watch out!! Lots of hiring!!! 



There is a entry level business exam open at this time. For those that did not do well on the IT
exams....this is another option. They can come in at a business entry level into state service and then
take the promotional exams or take a training and development assignment or laterally transfer into the
IT classifications, later.  Many of the students have done this in the past. But, they are promoted
pretty quickly once they show their talents. 

 

Sally Bennett

Update from Julie Collier, Co-op Program Coordinator:



Hello,

I have officially moved out of Riverside 2004 and am working mainly out of the Career Center in Lassen
Hall 2000.  Please let students know they can contact me directly at this email address or call 278-6231
for an appointment. I will deliver some business cards to the dean’s office soon.

 

In the fall, I will probably work a couple of afternoons a week out of the office inside the MESA
Academic Success Center. I will let you know my hours when that is finalized.

 

Thank You.

--Julie

 

Julie Collier

collierj@saclink.csus.edu



 

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!



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