: Sites with Job Listings
Engineering and Mathematics
International Development / Sustainable Development & Design has been relocated to Earth, Environmental & Water Sciences.
We have information for Nuclear Professionals, Agricultural Engineers, and Environmental Engineers. If your field is not listed, it is not because I'm ignoring you but rather that I do not have specific resources for that area. Please feel free to submit some. You may also want to review the resources under Manufacturing and Mechanical, Repair, General & Skilled Labor.Visit our Career Research Center to learn more about jobs, salaries, and employment growth in Engineering & Architecture
- MentorNet
- ...this is The National Electronic Industrial Mentoring Network for Women in Engineering and Science. "We pair women who are studying engineering or science at one of our participating universities with professional scientists and engineers working in industry, and help them form e-mail based mentoring relationships." Potential mentors can find information on joining the program at this site. Those who want to be mentored but are not a student at a participating university can use MentorNet's links to find additional programs and services through other organizations.
- PhDs.org Science, Math, and Engineering Career Resources
- ...started by Geoff Davis while he was an assistant professor in the Math Department at Dartmouth College, he has continued to run this site after changing jobs. "The goal of the site is help students to prepare for the changing demands of today's job market and to provide a voice for early career scientists." This site includes job listings, career info, info on finding employment, and much more, and should be required reading for all Ph.D. candidates.
- Sloan Career Cornerstone Center
- ...funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, this is a resource center for those pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, and healthcare. With tracks for students, career counselors, parents, and educators this site covers the many discplines in these fields, what education is necessary to succeed, how to prepare while still in high school, colleges and universities offering degrees in these fields, job hunting, a typical day for these professionals, and much more. They have recently added weekly Podcasts covering various career paths and answering questions from listeners about career planning in the fields they cover. Informative, easy to use, and easy to understand. Really wonderful resource.
- STEM Career
- Created by Rich Feller, Professor of Counseling and Career Development at Colorado State University, this site is for anyone (students, parents, counselors, and educators) who wants to learn about the many Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math careers and how the demand for skilled professionals in these many fields (and our inability to meet this demand) affects our global competitiveness. If you are interested in any aspect of science, even water conservation or veterinary science, this is a great site for you to explore. Great for girls too! I was personally thinking about meteorology before music totally grabbed my attention.
- NCEES, the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
- ..."a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing professional licensure for engineers and surveyors. It develops, administers, and scores the examinations used for engineering and surveying licensure in the United States." You can review information on the many exams they offer plus review study materials online.
- Engineer Salary
- Electrical Engineer Salary
- Average salary as reported by the registered users of Glassdoor.com (employers and employees). Register for free to search jobs, review employers, research salaries, and more.
- 2010 Environmental, Engineering and Construction Salary Report: California and Nevada
- "This report has been developed from utilizing the vast resources available from Sequence’s years of experience in the environmental, engineering and construction staffing marketplace. It is intended as a guide to aid in the determination of compensation plans, individual salary expectations and general industry knowledge for the most common job titles in the industry. Please note that this report is should be used for base salary reference only. Factors such as bonus, commissions, stock options, benefits, etc. should be considered in addition to the base compensation levels outlined here." Just below this you'll also see the 2009 Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change Workforce Needs Assessment, a survey of the demand for jobs in this industry. The 2010 report should be released very soon. These free publications are provided to you by Sequence Staffing (see their listing below).
- Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry Magazine Annual Salary Survey
- ...The results of MD&DI's annual salary survey are reported in general terms in this article. Updated as of November 2010.
The General Salary Guides will have additional resources.
Recruiters and Search Firms || Societies and Associations || Job Boards || Directories || Other
- AEJob.com
- ... recruiting service for Architects, Consulting Engineers and Environmental Consultants provided by Hall & Company. Jobs are available at a variety of levels and some internships are included.
- Alpha Systems
- ...contingency recruiter for technical, industrial, and engineering fields and industries. Top jobs are posted and resumes can be submitted for a specific job or for future consideration. No dates on the profiles, but Mr. Griffin said in response to an email message that he updates the profiles almost daily. By the way, I like recruiting sites with email addresses so you can contact the owner/maintainer. I like it even more when they respond to you the same day.
- Chipton-Ross
- ... a staffing firm based in the Los Angeles area that specializes in contract and permanent placements in Engineering, Manufacturing, Professional, Administrative, and Information Technology Fields across the US. They have a large presence in the Aerospace industry, but it is not their only focus.
- Dakota DesignStaff
- ... a search and placement firm providing staff for Architecture, Engineering and Construction firms as well as corporate and institutional facilities departments in the metropolitan Boston and New England area. "Although we specialize in temporary staffing assignments we also provide temp-to-hire and direct hire placement." You can easily search their current list of open assignments and submit a resume in response to a specific listing, but they also welcome contact from professionals in the disciplines they handle. Not all positions listed require a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience.
- enginUity Advantage
- Based in the Seattle (WA) area, this women-owned recruiting firm conducts retained and contingency searches for engineering professionals in all fields. They have a short list of current searches accessible from their Contact Us page, or you might send them a message asking about current needs and offering to forward your resume for consideration.
- Fircroft
- ...a leading provider of Global Recruitment Solutions to specialist technical industries, active in over 40 countries worldwide. The work to fill contract as well as permanent openings around the world. "Our Key Sector is Oil & Gas but we are also active in other sectors including Petrochemical & Process, Automotive & Aerospace, Mining & Minerals, Nuclear & Power." You can easily search oil and gas jobs as well as other engineering roles in their specialist sectors: automotive & aerospace, petrochemical & process, mining & minerals, nuclear & power. Candidates can register CVs online and search jobs across all of their sectors.
- Helix Recruiting
- "Our expertise is working directly with hiring managers in the Specialty Chemicals, CleanTech and OEM Engineered Products industries to place $100K+ talent." They have numerous public searches you can review, but they also handle retained searches, so even if you do not see something specific to your expertise it may be worth contacting them. Helix Recruiting is based in Salt Lake City, UT, and handles searches across the US and Canada.
- Ingénieur Executive
- ...specializes in engineering, architecture, and construction management sectors throughout the United States. They also work with active duty military personnel transtitioning into the civilian work sector. Qualified candidates are always welcome to submit a resume and project experience or to contact them with questions.
- Intech.net
- ...nationwide engineering recruiters who place engineers, architects, and other technical specialists into permanent fulltime jobs. "We also provide technical contract staff to industrial clients and engineering firms." Like those they work to place, they are all degreed engineers. You can easily browse all the jobs they are currently working to fill or just review the latest listings and submit a resume for any. If you do not see something that matches your skills and qualifications at this time you can submit a resume for their files. They have offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Houston.
- Janwood Group
- ...a recruitment firm that represents some of the world’s largest engineering, architecture, and construction consultancies. "We specialize in identifying and attracting talented professionals for leadership roles ranging from executive to financial administration, from project management to design/construction oversight and from human resources to business development." Based in the Philadelphia (PA) region, this firm handle searches across the US. You can review a list of current open searches on their site, and they welcome your resume in response to a specific opportunity or for future consideration.
- Kappa Search
- In business for almost 20 years, Kappa Search finds the best talent to fill technical jobs in engineering, sales, technology, manufacturing and supply chain. "Our primary recruitment disciplines are: Engineering, Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing/Supply Chain, Software/Information Technology & Energy. We offer direct placement, contract staffing and temp-to-hire conversion." Check their blog for announcements of new searches, but they always welcome resumes from qualified candidates in their recruitment disciplines.
- Matteson Partners
- ...handling retained and other searches in Engineering, Business/Financial, and Education fields. They have numerous open searches currently listed on their website and welcome your response to a specific listing. If you don't see something at this time, you may register as a candidate in their database. Matteson Partners is located in Atlanta, GA, but handles searches across the US (and sometimes around the world).
- The Metzner Group
- ...a professional search firm specializing in the national recruitment of architects, civil engineers, environmental engineers and planners for the A/E/P communities. They handle both retained and contingency searches depending on the needs and requirements of their clients. There are no listings of current searches, but qualified professionals in these fields are welcome to contact the firm and forward their credentials for consideration.
- National Executive Resources, Inc.
- Professional recruiters for jobs in the Manufacturing, Metals, Minerals, Engineering, Mining, Cement, Aggregates, and Chemical Processing industries. You can review current jobs and opportunities before submitting a resume.
- Sequence Staffing
- "We are the premier executive search and staffing firm providing employment solutions to the environmental, climate change, engineering, construction, and light industrial industries." Handling searches and staffing needs in the US and abroad, Sequence offers temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire and executive recruiting services in these various industries at all levels of engineering experience and seniority. You can review a list of current searches and submit a resume in response to any specific position that interests you (you will need to register for a free account). Qualified candidates are also welcome to submit a resume for future consideration.
- Tecnix
- "Tecnix, LLC is a minority-owned firm providing recruiting, capital sourcing and knowledge management services, to the medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and related industries." On the recruiting side, they list openings in the Medical Device, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology industries in a variety of areas and at a variety of level.
- American Concrete Institute (ACI)
- ..."a nonprofit technical and educational society organized in 1904 and is one of the world's leading authorities on concrete technology. [...] ACI publishes reliable information on concrete and its applications, conducts educational seminars, provides a standard certification program for the industry, provides local forums for discussion through the Chapter program, and encourages student involvement in the concrete field." This is more for engineers and others with college-level training. You can find information on their many certification progams and where to find training, and students can find information on scholarships and fellowships. The ACI Career Center is part of a shared database of engineering and science jobs, but you can sort out the concrete jobs by using that word in your search.
- American Society for Engineering Education
- ...information on Engineering and Engineering Education, including links to engineering societies, fellowships and internships, issues of interest to engineers, and Careers in Engineering. Explore the entire site to find information of interest to you, including the Prism Classifieds with listings for academic openings and workshops (under Publications) and the Funding Opportunities (under Resources/Opportunities: Career).
- AVS Science and Technology Career Center
- "AVS: Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing (formerly the American Vacuum Society) is a nonprofit organization that promotes communication, education, networking, recommended practices, research, and the dissemination of knowledge [...] in the application of vacuum and other controlled environments[...]." You do not need to be a member nor even a registered user of this site to view and apply for jobs, but please note that unless you indicate otherwise your resume will be stored here when you use their "quick apply" feature. Please note the following statement, taken directly from their pages: "The APS Career Center is part of the Physics Today Career Network. Jobs and resumes are shared with four partner job boards – Physics Today Jobs and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), AVS: Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing, and IEEE Computer Society Career Centers." You will find many duplicate job announcements posted here an on the Physics Today board.
- Engineering and Science Career Network
- ...a network of about 20 engineer and science associations who have made their job boards searchable through this one site. Yes, you can search each association's site separately, but since many professions cross association boundaries, this does make it easier for you to find interesting opportunities. You do not need to register to search and review jobs, and many have the application contact information within the announcements, but if you would like to use the easy "Apply Now" feature you will need to register (free) and store your resume here. Click on the "join the network" button to see a full list of participating associations. This site is operated by Boxwood Technology, the vendor who developed and hosts the job boards for the participating associations.
- Institution of Engineering and Technology
- Based in the UK, IET is "one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community, with more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world." Find local networks around the world, learn about becoming an engineer (Education), and find tremendous Career and Training info. Students -- there is an entire section for you too, including info on internships and apprenticeships.
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- ....provides excellent career information for anyone interested in any engineering specialty. Under the Employment heading is a collection of resources from career tips to job listings to salary information to lists of NSPE member firms for you to contact. Other areas of the site include more information on this career field, networking opportunities, and the PE (Professional Engineer) Licensure. Membership is required to participate in some services like the resume board, but it will be worth the investment.
- SWE: The Society of Women Engineers
- ..."stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrates the value of diversity." Tremendous information and career/employment resources for women interested in or currently pursuing engineering careers. Career Center is for members only, but others can find tremendous resources and info on this group.
- ContractJobHunter was Contract Employment Weekly
- This newsletter and website from CE Publications contains ads for technical, engineering, and IT/IS contract employment nationwide. All jobs are viewable by guests as well as members, but members get other resources (online resume, Hot Sheets, daily emails, etc.). Review their fee schedule for subscription options and reasons.
- engineer.info
- ...a metasearch targeting engineering jobs posted all over the place. Select a job listing to be transported to the original site where you can submit your application via that site.
- Engineer.net
- ...a somewhat different job source for engineers. They sign up clients (employers) and then use a robot to index the jobs listed on the client's website. When you execute a search at Engineer.net, the results direct you to the client's website where you review the posting and submit your resume directly to them. If you wish, you can store an "agent" to execute this search on whatever schedule you wish and then email you the results. My concerns: I see no real information tell me "who is Engineer.net".
- Engineering Central
- ...search the full database or browse by job category. Entry-level job seekers have their own area in which to search. You can do a lot here without having to register your resume, but if you find a lot here you may want to consider it.
- Engineering Daily.net
- ...marvelous daily news site for all engineering professionals. Articles are contributed by fellow engineers on topics like ethics, lifestyle, finance, education, and career. There is a nice job board which combs the web looking for relevant job announcements and pulls them into one location for you. Some of the career articles are very targeted, like the one on applying for the PE license (I remember when my uncle did this). Soon-to-graduate engineering students will want to look over the Guide for New Engineers, a series of articles on making that transition from academe to the real world. More experienced engineers who have been laid off will appreciate You've Lost Your Job, Now What?. They have a few topics in each of these guides which have not yet been covered, but I assume they will get to them. Lost of good information here!
- Engineering Job Source
- ...free web pages and weekly newsletters for engineering jobs all over the US.
- EngineeringJobs.org
- ...career search engine for engineering, in all its variations. Best to stay a bit general about the position you seek (fields, not jobs), but they do cover the spectrum of engineering pretty well. Take note of the date when the listing was sourced from its original location. If you sort by "Date" the newest listings will always come to the front. EngineeringJobs.org is operated by JustJobs, a sponsor of this site.
- EuroEngineerJobs.com
- Engineering jobs in Europe. Their target audience is engineers who are native speakers of most European languages and are also able to perform in English, who seek work and are willing to relocate around Europe, and who usually hold at least a Bachelor's degree in the noted field. There are jobs in the database for entry level personnel, but my quick review did not turn up anything below a college degree level. The site is free, and you do not need to register to use the site nor to apply for the jobs listed here, but if you will submit your resume/CV, they will alert you to new positions before they are posted. So you know, when you select a job to review, you will be directed to the original website to review more information and submit your application. There are some very good companies represented here, and the site is one of many operated by EuroJobsites Limited in Brussels.
- EuroScienceJobs
- "...a recruitment medium for international science experts and international organisations doing scientific research in Europe." Lots of terrific listings in various scientific fields with profits, non-profits, academics, governments, NGOs, etc., across Europe. It is expected all candidates will have good English language skills, although fluency in other languages may also be required. This site is operated by the folks behind EuroBrussels.com. You may create an account and submit your CV to this site where it may be viewed by recruiters who have been granted access. This free, but it is not required in order to search and submit applications for the positions listed here. Operated by EuroJobsites Limited in Brussels.
- ExpatEngineer.net
- ... they describe themselves as "International Engineering Job Site for job Seekers, recruiters and employers involved in the Engineering, Oil & Gas, Exploration, IT, Mining, Petrochemical, Building and Construction, Civil Engineering, Transport and Logistics and Telecommunications sectors." I see a lot of the oil & gas and related openings plus engineering as the major offerings here. Registration is not required to search or apply for jobs.
- MaterialsViews.com Job Market
- Brought to you by Wiley-VCH, "MaterialsViews.com is a new service that will help keep you up-to-date on these developments. It provides you with short news articles on highlights selected by the editors of some of the top journals in the field. All areas of materials are covered: From the borders of chemistry and physics to the boundaries of life sciences and engineering, and from basic research to cutting-edge applications. In addition to the news items, Wiley's comprehensive journals and books program in the field of materials science and related topics is presented." Nice job board for all science jobs. This replaces the phySpy.com search engine.
- ResearchGATE
- ...a network for scientists designed to permit better communication between researchers and encourage research collaboration. In this way, it is like an expanded LinkedIn for the scientific community. Registration permits you to connect with others in your field or in complementary fields from around the world, participate in discussions, and review the full text of research articles posted here. They also have an extensive Jobs Board with academic position announcements, post doc fellowships, and funding opportunities from around the world. Registration is not necessary to access these listings.
- TechCareers
- International jobs for IT and Engineering professionals. Now part of the Beyond.com network.
- TechXtra: OneStep Jobs
- "Latest Job Vacancies in Engineering, Mathematics, & Computing from Top Sources." This is pretty cool. Yes, it's a agregator, but it operates a little differently than most of these services. First, it is limited to these specific engineering and mathematics-related areas. Second, it only includes services selected for their value, not their huge content. Third, "It is important to note that OneStep Services contain only the latest items available from a range content providers - not access to their full content." You can search all the feeds or just select those that interest you the most. TechXtra is an initiative of Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, and was developed by staff from the Library, the ICBL and Media Services. It is a little biased towards the UK, but it's good.
- ASTM International Directory of Testing Laboratories
- Search by location, lab name, subject area, products, services, or keyword or your own choosing."The ASTM International Directory of Testing Laboratories is an on-line full text search for services and locations of testing laboratories. The information on the types of tests performed, specific tests performed, materials analyzed, or other services offered has been provided by the laboratories. ASTM has not attempted to investigate, rate, endorse, approve or certify any laboratory. Each laboratory has paid ASTM a fee for their listing."
- EngNet
- ...a directory and search engine for the Engineering industry. Search by field or industry or browse their huge lists of brand names or companies to get connected to potential employers.
- Bury+Partners
- Texas - based design and consulting firm working in the fields of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Land Planning, Project Management, Sustainable Solutions and Construction Management/Administration. Terrific portfolio. They have internship opportunities each summer in 4 major locations in Texas plus other current employment openings. And yes, they will be attending several college recruiting fairs around the country (check the Events calendar).
- AeroWorldNet
- ...a decent source for aerospace news and information available on the Internet. However, I do not trust the currency of the job listings.
- AirJobsDaily
- ...a newsletter for aviation and aerospace jobs published by World Air Data, and pretty darn good jobs from what I see. Nonmembers can view all the listings after 7 days, but paying members can review listings as soon as they are posted, and postings are added daily. Members also have the option of storing a resume in the database.
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
- ... loads of good information for you to review in your career or job search. The Industry Info area pulls together much of what you’ll need to target employers, plan a career, and find opportunities, but take the time to explore the entire site.
- European Space Agency (ESA)
- ...headquartered in Paris and operating scientific centers around Europe, ESA's mission is "to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the people of Europe." The combined financial and intellectual resources of the member states allows ESA to undertake programs and activities beyond the means of most individual countries to the benefit of all. Users can learn about space science, the ESA and its programs, and career and research or training opportunities with the agency.
- Astronaut Selection Office, NASA
- ...interested in becoming an astronaut and working on the new International Space Station? Here's the scoop on how the men and women in the program get there and how you can get your foot in the door. Other job opportunities with NASA are also available.
- Space Careers
- ...now carrying job listings along with links to hundreds of sources for employers, industry news and information. Well organized and easy to review very quickly.
- American Institute of Architects
- ...includes excellent career and job information along with many resources for professional development and networking with others in the field. Anyone interested in a career in architecture will learn much from what is here, and you will not want to miss the Career Center, a free public resource which not only includes jobs posted here but link to the many local chapter websites and job boards.
- ARCHcareers.org
- A resource of the AIA and the AIAS, this site is "a gateway that will introduce you to the steps in becoming an architect. The "Three E's" of architecture will be your guide. They are: Education, Experience and Examination." Wonderful introduction to this field and the education and experiences necessary to become an architect. All free! This site was created by Dr. Lee W. Waldrep and is now maintained by the associations noted.
- American Architectural Foundation
- ..."a national nonprofit organization that seeks to educate individuals and community leaders about the power of architecture to improve lives and transform the places where we live, learn, work, and play." Among their many programs are scholarships and fellowships to assist undergraduates and graduates with their education costs.
- American Planning Association
- ...jobs in planning and affiliated fields posted with this professional organization. Jobs listings appear in the database for one week once they have been submitted by the hiring agency or firm. After this time, listings expire and are removed from the database, so you want to check this site weekly if it is a part of your search plan. Many of the local chapters also list jobs on their sites.
- American Society of Landscape Architects
- ...continuing ed info, list of firms, jobs...what else could you want? How about scholarships and internships? (under LAF) Find an employer by searching their list of landscape firms by state (149 in Maryland) or city and retrieve the name, address, and phone and fax numbers. You can also specify types of firms, or search a firm name you have. Check the accredited schools, study hard, and get a job all right here. Some stuff here is member only, but there is great info wide open for nonmembers (who will pay them back by joining, right?)
- Landscape Architects
- Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center
- Architect Search
- ...founded in 1998, this executive recruiting firm specializes in placing architects across the US. You can review many positions they are working to fill or merely submit a resume for consideration in future searches.
- Archinect
- ...developed in 1997 by Paul Petrunia, "the goal of Archinect is to make architecture more connected and open-minded, and bring together designers from around the world to introduce new ideas from all disciplines." The Jobs board has listings for architects, interns, model makers, systems managers, and others needed by architecture, construction, and design firms.
- Architecture.com
- "Welcome to 250,000 pages of useful information about architecture, architects, and the RIBA." Oh boy. This is the official homepage of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The heart of the site is an indexed collection of hundreds of annotated links to architecture resources from around the world, though it focuses mainly on Britain (search the links by keyword or browse them by category/subject.) The Careers section is a wonderful exploration of the field, from how it affects society to the training necessary to where to get the training. While this is all wonderful for any reader, much of the really good stuff (like where to study and how to pay for it) is dedicated to the UK. Other features here include a registry of architects in the UK, information on events and competitions, site of the day, a bookshop, and their job board, RIBA Appointments.
- Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Job Board
- ...this is a list of teaching and research positions in planning and planning-related programs. The most recent postings are at the top of the list, and all listing include the date it was posted and the date that application reviews begin. Click on the institution name to read the announcement. While you are here, feel free to check out the Careers in Planning section and download the free brochure "Choosing a Career in Urban Planning" [PDF], look over the list of planning schools, and check out the scholarship programs offered by ACSP. Women will want to check in with the Faculty Women's Interest Group (FWIG) to get to know those who "encourage and support women faculty and graduate students in urban and regional planning as well as those conducting research and outreach on planning issues critical to women."
- Cyburbia
- ...a terrific list of resources for jobs in planning, architecture, and some landscape architecture. It is operated by a single individual who has been operating this site since 1994 and has earned our respect for his longevity, expansive coverage of the resources in this field, and continued efforts to provide the best for this profession. The Cyburbia Forums are discussion boards where anyone can read or participate in discussions, including one where job announcements may be posted.
- Gaines International
- ...retained search firm for the Design and Building industry (Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, Construction, Engineering and Landscape.) You can also submit your resume for consideration for future positions.
- Job Hunting in Planning, Architecture, and Landscape Architecture
- ...created by the Environmental Design Library at University of California, Berkeley, this is a selectively annotated guide to help job seekers in the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, and city/regional planning. This is not a resource for job listings, but a guide to the job search process with cited resources for these fields. It does, however, include links to and lists of sources for jobs.
- PLANetizen: The Planning and Development Network
- A "public-interest information exchange for the urban planning and development community." Supported by Urban Insight, this site is meant to be an information exchange "where professionals and citizens could get up-to-date planning and development information. Professionals in this field will appreciate the daily news and announcements, event calendar, AICP information section (designed to help those of you preparing for this year's exam), and job listings
You may also want to look at Building and Construction, Sustainable Design, and Geography.
- The Society of Automotive Engineers
- ...nearly 80,000 members in over 94 countries worldwide who share a common interest in advancing mobility technology. This includes engineers, business executives, educators, and students. Their web site includes info on the association, their conferences and training opportunities, and loads of job leads.
Includes nanotechnology and Medical Equipment Repair Technicians.
- Biotechnology Lab Technicians || Medical Equipment Repair Technicians
- Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center
- Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
- ..."a diverse community of nearly 7000 healthcare technology professionals united by one important mission - supporting the healthcare community in the development, management, and use of safe and effective medical technology." They work on standards for the industry, offer training and certification programs, provide areas for discussions, and even have a nice career center. The jobs database and many other areas are open to all, but non-members who want to post their resume here will pay a minimal fee.
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- ...the society for biomedical engineering and bioengineering professionals. There are sections for students, research, and industry, as well as the Engineering and Science Career Network (ESCN).
- Clark Executive Search
- ...recruiting and placing scientists, doctors and executives in research and development positions within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. "We partner with companies of all sizes from major pharmaceutical companies to venture backed biotechnology startups. We place candidates at our clients' global sites, with particular emphasis on those in the United States, China and other Asian countries." Qualified candidates with a minimum PhD or MD are welcome to submit their credentials.
- Society for Biological Engineering (a division of AIChE)
- ...the professional association for engineers and applied scientists with interest in the broad area of biological engineering. This society really promotes a meeting of the minds between academic and private industry (check the list of Corporate Members). Terrific career and employment resources.
- Qmed Career Central
- Qmed.com is the world's only directory of pre-qualified suppliers to the medical device and in vitro diagnostics industry. The jobs database includes all sorts of open positions in these industries. You can search and review the full listings, but if you want to use the Apply Now feature, you will be required to register (free). This is a BioSpace community, so persons who already have a BioSpace account can use that here.
- MedDeviceJobs.com
- ...niche board for the medical devices community. While many of the jobs are for sales, management, and engineering work, an occasional therapist will pop up. All visitors can review the listings, and many include application information, but you are encouraged to register a profile (free) to save searches and speed up the application process. You do have the option of blocking your contact info (make sure you delete it from your resume too). It is not noted here, but this site is operated by The De Angelis Group, a retained search firm specializing in placements for the medical device community.
- MedZilla
- ...excellent source of job listings and exposure for resumes of candidates in Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, and other scientific fields. Has been around for a long time and has an excellent reputation.
- Nanowerk
- A marvelous directory of information, resources, and organizations involved in nanotechnology. You can follow business news, review lists of companies, labs, and associations involved in this field, and so much more.
- tinytechjobs
- "This site is dedicated to careers at the intersection of nanotechnology, biotechnology, and information technology. Here you will find employment in cutting edge nanoscience positions in such disciplines as chemistry, physics, materials science, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical engineering and devices, microfluidics, microarrays, information technology, optics, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering, micro- and nano-electromechanical engineering (MEMS and NEMS), and other relevant fields." Phew! Search by keyword, browse by location / company / category, or just view all the jobs. You must register in order to apply for jobs found here, but at least you get to search before you register. Nice collection of related info for you too.
Related resources can be found under Natural Science, Health, and Pharmaceutics.
- AIChE, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- ...check the Careers & Employment section for job listings, info on managing your career and job search, top employers of AIChE members, and much more. Some services and resources are available only to members, but many are open to the public. Check the list of sections and divisions for links to local chapters and technical specialty groups, many of which maintain their own websites.
- ChemicalEngineer.com
- ...not much else to say. Jobs for Chemical Engineers. Registration is free but is not required in most cases. Some jobs posted here will require you to create an online profile in order to apply, but you can do this as needed. This site is operated by Career MarketPlace, Inc., an operator of numerous industry and regional job sites.
You should also look at Chemistry.
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- ASCE represents more than 123,000 civil engineers worldwide. The site is divided into Public information and Professional Community. The Public Information side includes career information such as a description of civil engineering, how to get started in this field, and lists of colleges and universities offering degrees in the many disciplines that make up this field. The Professional Community includes a Career Development area with a job bank divided into Civil Engineering or University positions.
- Civil Engineering Career Tips from Pro-Tec Equipment
- This producer and distributor of trench shield (trench box) and trench shoring products has a nice blog with all kinds of news and information. Since there are many civil engineers in this field, they asked several successful professionals and educators their thoughts on career paths, best classes to take during college, and more. Some great questions and excellent answers here.
- CivilEngineeringCentral.com
- ...a nice source for jobs in Civil Engineering and related support positions. You can search or browse the jobs without registering, but free registration will be required to apply for anything you see here. Browse the full list or just scan the employers/recruiters posting here. This site is operated by A/E/P Central, LLC, a group of consultants with an extensive background in staffing within this community. Their Blog is filled with excellent advice covering many topics and the Resources list will take you to many other good sites for civil engineering info and resources.
- ICERecruit.com
- ...the official civil engineering jobs site of the Institution of Civil Engineers. You can review the lists by job field, contract / temp, jobs for new graduates, International jobs (UK-based site, so the US is "international), or look at the company profiles by name or industry specialty and connect to any jobs offered by that particular employer. Quite nice!
- Precision Executive Search
- ...operated from the greater Philadelphia area, this small firm caters to the civil engineering community across the US. Candidates can review a short list of current searches and submit resumes for any, but the firm clearly states that is not their full list of current searches. You are encouraged to register for their monthly newsletter "that highlights the latest career opportunities in civil engineering, surveying, planning and landscape architecture" and they very much want you to submit a resume for consideration for future searches.
See also Building & Construction, and Mining & Offshore.
- Civil Drafters || Electronics And Electrical Drafters || Mechanical Drafting Technicians
- Career and Education information along with Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area. Part of The Riley Guide's Career Research Center
- IEEE Job Site
- ... job listings, resources, and career advice for IEEE members and others in Electrical Engineering. While some services and resources are limited to members, the job listings are open for the public to review. To view them, enter a keyword in the “Search” box at the top of the page.
- IEEE Computer Society Career Service Center
- You do not need to be a member nor even a registered user of this site to view and apply for jobs, but please note that unless you indicate otherwise your resume will be stored here when you use their "quick apply" feature. Please note the following statement, taken directly from their pages: "The APS Career Center is part of the Physics Today Career Network. Jobs and resumes are shared with four partner job boards -- Physics Today Jobs and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), AVS: Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces, and Processing, and IEEE Computer Society Career Centers." You will find many duplicate job announcements posted here an on the Physics Today board.
- IEEE Societies and Communities
- IEEE's many technical societies and communities cover the engineering spectrum. Review this full list for any that may be useful to you.
- EDN: Electronics Design, Strategy, News
- ...industry news for electrical engineers and related industries
- Real Circuit Solutions
- ..a recruiting firm specializing in advanced communication IC development and placements in the semiconductor design market. They have several current searches listed on their website and welcome resumes from qualified candidates for these positions or for their files.
You may also want to review Electric Utilities as well as Computing & Technology for additional resources.
- International Society of Explosives Engineers
- ...a professional society dedicated to promoting the safe and controlled use of explosives in mining, quarrying, construction, manufacturing, forestry, and many other commercial pursuits. Their website includes major legislative and society announcements, a calendar of events, information on training and certification, the chapter contact list, career information, and a small but nice job board which is open to the public.
- The World of Explosives
- ...developed for the general public by the Society of Explosives Engineers, Inc. to show the important role explosives have played in the development of our society. There are sections on safety and an explanation of the work done by an Explosives Engineer.
You may also want to check the resources for Pyrotechnics, Mining & Drilling and Building & Construction.
- APPA: Serving Educational Facilities Officers
- ...an international association dedicated to maintaining, protecting, and promoting the quality of educational facilities. APPA serves and assists facilities officers and physical plant administrators in colleges, universities, and other educational institutions throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries worldwide. Membership also includes specialized institutions, such as medical and law schools, seminaries, and other nonprofit organizations, including public and private K-12 schools and districts, military installations, and city-county governments. Job listings here are updated weekly, industry news is provided, and there is a separate section of information for those working in K-12 institutions
- Association for Facilities Engineering
- ...a professional organization of 9,000 members. "We bring together professionals who ensure the optimal operation of plants, grounds and offices at Fortune 500 manufacturers, universities, medical centers, government agencies and innovative small firms from around the world."
- FacilitiesNet
- ..Developed by the editors of Building Operating Management and Maintenance Solutions magazines.for professionals who design, construct, manage and maintain buildings. You can search the SalaryBase for information on salaries in your location or target location, but it relies on user input to create the information for you to search. Other good industry and field-specific news is available throughout the site.
- Society of Fire Protection Engineers
- ...the professional society representing those practicing the field of fire protection engineering worldwide. Unsure of what this entails? Check their Career in Fire Protection Engineering website. Already working in this field? They have jobs.
You may also want to review our resources for Fire Protection and Prevention
- Core77 Design Magazine & Resource
- ...are you an industrial designer, or do you want to be? These are the folks who create toys, develop new tv sets, and even re-do the entire Tupperware line! This area will fill you in on the field, the benefits, advice for freelancers, and connect you with the education and training opportunities and the jobs. Their job board, Coroflot, lets you post a portfolio as well as search for employment. Loads of co-op and internship info.
- IDSA , the Industrial Designers Society of America
- ..."the voice of the industrial design profession, advancing the quality and positive impact of design." Nice website for learning more about this interesting profession. Under "Directories" is information on education (including scholarships), careers, and employment listings.
- RitaSue Siegel Resources
- ...this is a search and consulting firm dedicated to recruiting and placing professionals in graphic design, industrial design, user interface/web design, interior design, architecture, fashion, textiles and apparel at all employment levels from CEO to design staff. Their clients include brand consulting firms, design firms, and leading academic institutions in the field of design.
- ISAJobs
- ...employment opportunities and resume postings for vacancies in all industries that use instrumentation, control systems, and automation equipment. You can list all openings or search them (right now, the "list all" is easiest). You can post your resume in their database for 8 weeks (after which time all listings are deleted, but you can re-post it.) Posting is free for ISA members, a nominal fee for nonmembers (a one-year membership is less expensive, which gives you a lot more than just an 8-week resume posting). Read their note about posting your resume. ISAJobs.org is a service of ISA, the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society, and the web site is filled with info on the field, including certification and training resources.
- Radin Associates
- ..."providing executive search services to manufacturers of sensors, instruments, measurement and control systems and factory automation software."
- SpectroscopyNOW.com
- a spectroscopy portal from Wiley Publishing. Spectroscopy Now includes news, features, conferences, book releases, jobs, and directories in various subdisciplines of spectroscopy. Registration is not required to view the jobs here nor apply for them. More links to sources for job leads can be found under Links / Resources / MS Employment, but other areas of the Links directory will also be a good resource for job seekers.
- ACerS Online Career Center, American Ceramic Society
- ...jobs for ceramic engineers, glass engineers and materials professionals. "Our job-seeking audience consists of established and emerging leaders in both traditional and advanced ceramic segments that include areas such as energy, biomedical, environmental issues, national security, aerospace, transportation, nanotechnology and more. Opportunities on our job board span academia, government labs and private sector companies of all sizes. You can tap into a concentrated talent pool of technical professionals while eliminating the cost of commercial boards and newspapers! But remember: before posting a job or applying for an opportunity, you must register! "
- ASM International
- ...professional society for materials engineers. Guests can review much of their information, including journals and newsletters and directories of suppliers, and the Career Center. You do not need to register to view or apply for jobs, but it will give you access to other services and is open to all users.
- Discovery Personnel
- ...a recruiting firm that has been serving the Plastics Industry for over 23 years. You can review current jobs they are working to fill, or just submit a current resume for consideration.
- MaterialsJobs.com
- ...job listings for materials specialist. Some are noted on the front page, others are searchable in the database. They also have mailing lists for notices of all job areas or specialties like metallurgy, ceramics, and polymers. Site is operated by Sastha.com, Inc., in Michigan. Other sites they offer include WeldingJobs.com with jobs for welders, welding engineering specialists, and others. All ads are dated.
- The Plastic Job Source
- "The source for plastics professionals nationwide." Operated by Management Recruiters of Columbia (MD), this site features jobs in all aspects of plastics -- engineering, manufacturing, design, production, etc. Their clients are located across the US and Puerto Rico and span numerous industries. You can easily review their list of current searches and submit a resume for a specific assignment, but if you don't see something right now they would also like to hear from you. Sign up for their free monthly jobs newsletter.
- TMS Online, the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
- ...promoting the "global science and engineering professions concerned with minerals, metals, and materials." Links to online information connects you to more resources for this field while they offer information on careers and advancement in this profession. If you are preparing for the PE exam in Materials, they offer an online study guide free for all users.
- American Mathematical Society
- ... a great resource for all mathematicians. . The Careers and Employment area features employment services for Ph.D. mathematicians, information on careers in this field, early preparation information for future mathematicians, and more. Their featured job database, MathJobs is open for all view jobs without registering, but only registered MathJobs users can apply for listings found here. Other job listings as well as links to additional sources will be found throughout this area.
- Math-jobs.com
- ...international database of jobs for mathematicians, statisticians, actuaries, bankers, data miners, and teachers. It really covers any kind of mathematical expertise you can think of in academic or corporate settings. The site is operated by Dr. Christof Luchsinger, a Lecturer in Probability and Statistics at the University of Basle. A great find here is his "Tips for Applying." This is a list of links to resources on how to apply for jobs in various countries, including links to labor ministries, immigration bureaus, and visa information.
- SIAM Career Information, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
- ...jobs and career information for applied mathematicians. (Who???) "Applied mathematicians believe that new mathematical ideas and areas of study can come from using mathematics to solve problems in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, and technology." (Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2003). Learn more about this expansive field, including careers in industry as well as academe. Find internships. Link to SIAM Corporate members who are hiring. Review jobs posted with SIAM.
- Job Postings for Statisticians
- hosted by the Statistics Department at the University of Washington. The dates you see show when the posting was added to the page. Check the announcements themselves for closing dates.
More information for actuaries can be found under Accounting & Finance. You may also be interested in our listings under Physics
- ASME, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- ...info for mechanical engineers includes information on professional development, industry news, and jobs and careers. A nice feature of the job bank is the ability to search jobs by experience level -- internships, entry-level, and experienced. ASME publishes several journals and newsletters that you will want to review.
- CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) Jobs Database
- ...jobs for engineers in this field. Listings are sorted into industry vs academe, post grad vs PhD studentship, full time vs contract, and country/continent. Date of posting, closing date, and number of times the ad has been viewed are all noted in the list. (What incentive to move fast!) This site is a service of CFD Online, and you should examine the entire site for even more links to potential job sources and employers.
- American Society of Naval Engineers
- "Naval Engineering includes all arts and sciences as applied in the research, development, design, construction, operation, maintenance and logistic support of surface and subsurface ships and marine craft, naval maritime auxiliaries, ship related aviation and space systems, combat systems, command control, electronics and ordnance systems, ocean structures and fixed and mobile shore facilities which are used by the naval and other military forces and civilian maritime organizations for the defense and well-being of the Nation." Read the section titled About Naval Engineering to learn more about this intriguing career, then visit the Career Center to see the kinds of jobs these professionals fill.
You might also want to look at Defense Technology, which includes Naval Technology
- American Nuclear Society
- Founded in 1954, this is a not-for-profit, international, scientific and educational organization with over 11,000 members drawn from the scientific, engineering, adminstrative, and education fields. Members have access to a free Career Center with job listings and the opportunity for you to post up to 5 different resumes. Non-members can review a large portion of the site, including limited content from their journals and magazines, information on scholarships and internships, and more. Some of these may be limited to members or student members, but you will need to review qualifications for the individual programs. The AboutNuclear.org website includes information on careers in this field as well as college programs, professional organizations, and organizations who offer scholarships, internships, and fellowships in this area of study.
You may also be interested in Utilities: Power and Energy and Physics.
- American Industrial Hygiene Association
- ...the people who are concerned with occupational and environmental health and safety issues. This is "an organization of more than 11,500 professional members dedicated to the anticipation,recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental factors arising in or from the workplace that may result in injury,illness, impairment, or affect the well-being of workers and members of the community." Under Career & Employment Services, all users can search AIHA’s CareerAdvantage for free. Students will want to look at the many career articles under Get Student Information. Some of the local sections maintain their own job areas on their websites.
- EHSCareers.com
- ...jobs for environmental, health, & safety professionals. You can easily search the job database by selecting the category of employment you seek or by industry or location. Yes, you can combine all of these factors, but I think you'll get too narrow too quickly. You do not need to register in order to review the jobs nor apply for them, but registration will allow you to store a resume here for employers to find and create an alert for new postings that match your interests.
- Optical Society of America
- "The mission of OSA is to promote the generation, application and archiving of knowledge in optics and photonics and to disseminate this knowledge worldwide." Visitors can learn about this field, review professional publications, connecti with local chapters, and review career opportunities through their WorkinOptics website.
- Optics.org
- Optics.org is sponsored by IOP, the Institute of Physics. A great employment area with job listings and a resume database that are both free and open to the public.
- Optics4Kids
- ...the Optical Society of American presents this introduction to optics and its application in the world. It includes a nice career quiz designed to match a person's interests with a career in this vast field. Nice!
- SPIE Career Center
- "An employment website for optics, photonics, and imaging professionals." Operated by SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering, this public website offers professionals in these fields the opportunity to review job listings, check out employers, look for career expose, and even review career tips, all without paying for membership or even registering your resume with the site. However, you can register for a free account, which allows you to post your resume and use other advanced features of the site. SPIE members can enter their ID to get this account tied to others across the organization, but membership in SPIE is not required in order for you to get full, free use of this site!
- SPIE Global Salary Survey in Optics and Photonics
- So terrific I had to give it an entry of its own. SPIE has released the results of their Global Salary Survey with data collected in early 2011 from over 7000 respondents! That is an amazing data collection. Those of you in this field will greatly appreciate the opportunity to review this free public report.
- Pyrotechnics Guild International
- ..."an independent worldwide nonprofit organization of amateur and professional fireworks enthusiasts." If you want to be a "shooter," then these are the people to talk to. The website also links to fireworks clubs, display operators, manufacturers and distributors, and professional journals and associations.
We have more information on Explosives Engineering.
- Android World
- ...a website devoted to androids -- "anthropomorphic robots - i.e. a robot that looks like a human." The site includes links to robotics and animatronics sites and resources, competitions, grants, various projects (including several at NASA), and much more. Anyone interested in this field will find many leads within this rich resource.
- RobotCafe
- ...an online community of persons interested in robotics. The nice thing is that job seekers interested in this industry or area of study can find many useful resources in the directory -- manufacturers, professional as well as nonprofessional organizations, and much more. Free membership is required for some areas (e-newsletter, discussion forums).
- Land Surveyor Reference Page
- ...providing reference materials that are useful in the practice of Land Surveying. You can find information on data sources, maps, and education, along with lists of surveying companies, professional associations, seminars, and jobs.
- Licensure for Land Surveyors, the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
- ...unlicensed surveyors as well as those interested in this field will appreciate the information on how to get the PLS license.
- Point of Beginning
- ...a magazine serving the surveying and mapping industry. The website is filled with great information for people in this industry, including numerous industry links and good classified ads (including Positions Available.)
|| Return to Sites with Job Listings