I graudated in august 2007 with masters degree in civil engineering with 3.93 gpa. I have even FE(EIT) too. But still i haven't got any job offer. Is it really very hard to pursue the career in civil engineer here in usa?

I don't know which state u r in. Have you tried applying in Houston or Dallas/FortWorth. Most of the guys graduating from our university are enjoying good pay in civil engg. in these areas. Best of luck.

Is that real marconi? Jobmarket is slow in nowadays even in dallas and hou. But anilbro dont give up to apply anywhere.

Are you from Texas Marconi? I heard that there is a lot of job scope in dallas and houston. Even i applied there too. But still i am not getting any interview call.Lets leave the job even there is no interview call from anywhere. I don't know why this is happening to me?

I also have master's in civil engineering, major water resources. I have also hard time to get job. By the way what is your major and university?

I am from Lamar university, beaumont, texas. Yeta ta sab le houston and DFw tira job pai rachan ta. I came here last august and I have not seen anyone not getting job. Pay scale chai depends 45000-66000 for fresh graduate, average being around 50000.

May be the process u r applying is not appropriate. Or some problem with your resume. If u know any one graduated from Lamar, consult him/her and I am 100% sure u will get job very soon. That's what I can tell you here.

Anilbro, just having a stellar GPA is not enough...It is one of the major factors that is looked for in a resume but internships and extracurricular activities are often perceived in similar importance (if you are a fresh graduate).  All I'd suggest is that you fix up your resume (as you have an excellent GPA) and resend it all around.  Also, get yourslef an equally convincing cover letter as well.  The format and material for these can be found on numerous websites.  All the best.

MaryoAmericale:

if you've got some modelling exposure like swmm or hec-ras,  don't forget  to apply for M&E-aecom...
they were desperate a few months ago.
Have you applied to different locations? what about internship?
how many places have called u for interview?

Certainly, keep on trying without being distraught.

I have given couple interviews and lot of phone interviews, but no luck, I don't know what they want. I have some experiance as research assistant in university. Is there any special way of making resume.

I have excellent skills in hec-ras,hec-hms,autocad, land development, gis and sap. I don't know what else the employer wants from me. I have put all my effort to make CV and cover letter very strong but no work at all. I have also the 14 months work experience as a civil engineer in Nepal too.

America ayera jhan life barbad bhayo. Nepal bhayeko bhaye ahile samma 3 years ko work experience bhai sakthyo. Yeha ayera masters degree ta bhayo. Tara O.P.T suru bhayeko september. Tara bidambana to live the life i have to work as a cashier in gas station. Yo bhanda charko pida aru kehi huna sakla?

anibro!
samaya ferina america ma time lagdaina... keep trying bro!!
Talk to other engineers about their secret of getting jobs...   
Positive attitude is very important.... feri bhanincha ni...nabolne ko chamal bikdaina, bolne ko kanika pani bikcha.

7 days nai kaam ta hunna hola ni gas station ma...    off bhako din... plz sutera nabitaunush.. (maile dosh dina khojeko hoina hai.. i have seen my friends doing that), sabai sathi bhai haru lai phone garnush ra kaam khojne secret patta lagauna khojnush..   .. ali buda engineer haru ko pani kura sunnush..  

Hafta ko 400 dollar kamaune chakrabew ma nafasau yaar!! baru dui din kam garnush tyo gas station ma...  aru din job hunting ma jyaan faalera lagnush!!

aru universities ka saathi haru lai sodhnush...    chasing american dream is difficult task bro..

ma engineering field ko manche parina.. tapai lai nai dherai gyaan cha tyo barema...    plz dont be frustrated...   ..  aru le kaam pauna sakcha bhane tapaile kin napaune???   keep trying... and do not forget to post a message when you get a job... we are all praying for you.

Anil bro,

It seems you and I have same problem, from which university you finished your degree? We are in almost same track?

I am tired of job hunting. May be I will apply for phd to remain in the status here in usa after my opt expires.

Hey Anil,

Its really hard to get a job in small place. I don't know from where did you graduate. But certainly, if u r in big cities, you will have big chance. If possible, try to schedule face to face interview instead of phone interview.

 

And Very Last not least, if you are willing to spend $100, there is a good place from where you will get atleast 10-20 call with in on week. I have seen some of my friends got a job from this service.

Send ma an email, i will give you that link.

Send me your resume and cover letter if u r willing to move in California and wanna work in Transportation/Environmental sector.

I will give a try in my company.

Anilbro, Applying for a Ph.d is the perfect safety net.  I suggest you do it urgently since most of the top-tier universities have their admissions cut-off by the end of December.  And as per pra chin, use the service he has (its worth trying...who knows what can unfurl).  BTW, keep applying to "all" positions related to what you went to school for...Make the statistics work in your favor man.  All the best.

I am quite surprised by the thread posted by anilbro. I have heard that the scope of civil engineer is very good in usa especially texas. All of my friends have got the jobs in civil engineering within one months of graduation. I think  there are some problems in your CV and cover letter. You have 3.93 gpa, FE(EIT), 14 months work experience, all the necessary computer skills. It is simply unbelievable to hear that you have not got the job within 3 months of your graduation.

 

did u try doing internship or co-ops during ur college years..if u had done that than u sure would have been employed by now..

did u try doing internship or co-ops during ur college years..if u had done that than u sure would have been employed by now..