The Riley Guide:Sites with Job Listings

Engineering and Mathematics

Career Guides || Multiple Disciplines || Aeronautics / Aerospace || Architecture / Urban Planning || Automotive || Biotechnology / Biomedical Engineering -- includes nanotechnology || Chemical Engineering || Civil Engineering || Electrical Engineering || Explosives Engineering || Facilities Engineering || Industrial Design || Instrumentation / Control / Automation || Mass Spectroscopy || Materials || Mathematics & Statistics || Mechanical Engineering, including Fluid Dynamics || Naval Engineering || Occupational Safety / Industrial Hygiene || Optics / Photonics || Pyrotechnics || Robotics || Surveying || Sustainable Design

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 & Mechanical Repair

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Career Guides

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center

...funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, this is a resource center for those pursuing careers in engineering, mathematics, information technology, and the physical sciences. This is a a web-based version of the Sloan Career Cornerstone Series previously available on video and CD-ROM. 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. Informative, easy to use, and easy to understand. Really wonderful resource.

Ask an Engineer, from the Pittsburgh, PA Section of the Society of Women Engineers

..."a service provided by the Society of Women Engineers where questions about engineering principles and what engineers do on a day-to-day basis can be posed to engineers. Engineers will then answer the questions and we will try to answer questions within one week. Questions and answers will be posted at http://expage.com/page/askanengineer2 They do ask you to review the list of questions and answers to be sure no one has already asked and answered your particular question.

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.

National Health Museum Resource Center

.. includes a section dedicated to Biotech (Issues & Ethics, Chronicles from the early days and "Biotech Applied" with info on how biotech works in today's world), a nice Career Center with info on opportunities in the health and biotech sciences, a Visual Library with numerous graphics, and links to numerous good resources including several for students.

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Multiple Disciplines

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.

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).

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."

Austin Douglas Recruiting

...a full service professional recruiting firm providing permanent and contract opportunities for job seekers in the US and Canada. This boutique firm focuses on Scientific, Engineering, Clinical Research, Environmental, Energy, Biotech, and Pharmaceutical positions. All visitors are welcome to search their database with current listings. Applications from qualified job seekers are always welcome, either in response to a specific listing or for future reference. In order to submit an application you must register with Austin Douglas, but this gives you access to the candidate services, including your interview schedule and direct contact with your assigned recruiter. While there is no contact information on the website, qualified candidates whose credentials are accepted by the firm will be provided with the bio of and direct contact information for the recruiter with whom you will be working. Austin Douglas is headed by Michelle Austin (LinkedIn).

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.

Chipton-Ross

... a staffing firm based in the Los Angeles area that specializes in contract professionals 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.

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.

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.

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 Job Source

...free web pages and weekly newsletters for engineering jobs all over the US.

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.

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.

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.

InterEC.Net

...the oldest engineering specific job search guide on the internet featuring a jobs database, a resume database, discussion forums, and salary surveys. Jobs are posted for 120 days.

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.

The Job Reporter

...a service connecting you to job listings in Biotechnology, Semiconductors, Software, Optical Networking, and Nanotechnology. What they would really like to do is sell you a subscription to one of these fields, but what they offer for free is quite extensive and helpful. These listings are provided by hiring organizations -- no third parties allowed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Aeronautics / Aerospace

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.

Space Jobs

...employment in the aerospace industry worldwide.

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Architecture and Urban Planning

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.

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?)

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, Associate Dean and Assistant Director of the School of Architecture, Planning, & Preservation at the University of Maryland. (Lee and I met many years ago at an American Library Association conference in a discussion group for job and career librarians and career counselors organized by my late friend and co-author Steve Oserman.)

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.

e-Architect

...job listings for architects.

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.

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Automotive

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.

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Biotechnology / Biomedical Engineering

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.

Medical Device Link

..recruiting the people who build and manage the equipment. Includes an excellent salary survey and salary estimator worksheet along with extensive links to suppliers, consultants, and industry news.

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. Under the "Resources" link you'll even find the Nanowerk Jobs Database, part of the tinytechjobs.com network (below).

OneScience.com

...jobs in biotech and pharmaceutics along with a few other scientific areas. OneScience offers career insight and news for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical & medical device industries. Free membership and registration of resume is not required to use the job database.

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 and Health, especially under Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics.

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Chemical Engineering

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.

You should also look at Chemistry.

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Civil Engineering

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.

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.

Civil Engineer Job Source
Structural Engineer Job Source

These 2 sites are operated by the same individual (Phillip Lyon) and list direct links to companies and consulting firms hiring Civil Engineers and Structural Engineers organized by state and city. While there is some overlap of the lists, not all the civil firms hire structural engineers, so the 2 sites are complementary but not repetitive. There is no contact information on the sites, but I am quite impressed by his efforts in creating these lists.

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.

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Electrical Engineering

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, Councils, and Technical Communities

IEEE's many technical societies and councils cover the engineering spectrum. Review this full list for any that may be useful to you.

EE Times Tech Careers

International jobs for IT and Engineering professionals, from the EE Times and CMP. Free registration is not required unless you want to use their "apply online" feature.

EDN: Electronics Design, Strategy, News

...industry news for electrical engineers and related industries

You may also want to review Electric Utilities.

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Explosives Engineering

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.

You may also want to check the resources under Mining & Drilling and Building & Construction.

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Facilities Engineering

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.

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Industrial Design

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.

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Instrumentation / Control / Automation

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."

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Mass Spectroscopy

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.

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Materials

American Ceramic Society Career Center

...jobs in ceramics and other material and chemical engineering fields.

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.

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.

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Mathematics & Statistics

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

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Mechanical Engineering

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.

Fluid Dynamics

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.

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Naval Engineering

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." The ASNE website includes a terrific article titled What Is Naval Engineering for those who might be interested, information about the association including publications, and a career center.

You might also want to look at Defense Technology, which includes Naval Technology

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Occupational Safety / Industrial Hygiene

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.

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Optics / Photonics

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.

Optics for Teens

...the Optical Society of American presents this introduction to optics and its application in the world. Information includes careers pursued by persons who majored in this field, everyday applications, and much more. Information for parents and educators is also available.

SPIEWorks

"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!

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Pyrotechnics

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.

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Robotics

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).

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Surveying

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.)

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Sustainable Design

Green Design / Sustainable Architecture: Resources

Compiled by the Environmental Design Library at UC Berkeley, this document lists resources you can use to learn more about this field and find potential employers.

International Institute for Sustainable Development

..."contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and assessment, and natural resources management." Down the right side of the page you'll find links to their extensive Research Library, Internships, and the SD Gateway.

Vacancies posted by IISD Linkages

Linkages, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, is designed to be an electronic clearing-house for information on past and upcoming international meetings related to environment and development policy. The vacancies are worldwide and include positions with NGOs as well as environmental advocacy groups.

ASID Design Knowledge Center (American Society of Interior Designers)

Information on the basics of green design, why you as a designer should care, and how to add this approach to your work. This page includes many answers to basic questions along with extensive links to additional resources.

U.S. Green Building Council

...:the nation's foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work." Get connected to local chapters, learn about LEED certification, and access their many resources.

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