EIT in Electrical Engineering!

[Juan21]

First of all, Thank you for reading this MSG. I imagine most of you are out there in the real world of engineering working in the field of power transmission, design, etc. That is why I have to ask this question to help me as newly graduate.
I just graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a GPA of 4.0. During my graduate studies I have been employed as researcher and analyst at a local company. However, I want to enter the field of energy/utilities, substation engineer, power distribution or any close related field. But it seems that everyone out there is looking for someone with experience recent grads do not have or simply to have a PE.
Any tips from those of you out there?. I be taking my FE exam in April. I have applied to several jobs but nothing. I want to stay in Texas. I was even thinking of doing some work with out pay to get some experience. what do you all think?

 

[dpc]

I don't think someone with a 4.0 GPA and a MSEE should have too much trouble finding a job in the power industry.

There is a separate section of this website for Jobs and plenty of other resources as well.

Good luck.

Dave

 

[Juan21]

Thank you for your response.. That is what I think, I just have to keep looking.

 

[racobb]

We all know that the market is very slow now, but keep sending resumes and knocking on doors and hopefully your job will show up.

And don't forget to follow up.

You said you are thinking of working for nothing. Far from working for nothing, but you might also want to try a utility contractor short term....would be good experience for the long term.

Merry Christmas and good luck!

PS: Congrats on the 4.0!

Alan