Engineering

Every job posting is either entry-level or requires 10+ years of experience. Where do the rest of us fit? Does mid-level engineering even pay a livable wage?

"We can't afford to train you on that" immediately followed by "Why is this project not utilizing the 'thing I wasn't allowed to train on'?" Management logic is min… more

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Anyone else have that sinking feeling when your calendar suddenly fills with a week's worth of 7:30 am meetings? Like, guess I won't be needing 'focus time' or 'sleep' any time… more

Is it too much to ask for a generic "we went with another candidate" email? Ghosting shows such a lack of respect for people's time and effort.

Burnout is real. I used to be excited about projects, but now it's just a slog. Is this a sign I need a new job, a new field, or to just take a very long vacation?

Whoever decided 7 am meetings were a good idea clearly hates engineers. My brain doesn't fully boot up until around 10. Are we just sacrificing productivity for... tradition?

Love the problem-solving aspect of engineering, but the day-to-day is starting to wear me down. Anyone else find their passion for the work doesn't always translate to passion for the job?

Got an offer from a defense contractor. Pays insanely well, but the work...makes me queasy. Do engineers get to have a conscience, or is money always the bottom line?

Do early meetings actually make anyone more productive, or are they just corporate torture?

I love engineering. What I don't love is spending half my time writing reports to justify my work to people who don't understand the basics of what I do. Feels like other departments are just … more

It's been over a month that I've been laid off. I've had 3 opportunities to interview in roles closely similar to the one held before. - Radio Integration Engineer. I'm particular abou… more

Got that big promotion last year, but my lifestyle followed right along. It's like those extra dollars vanished into thin air. Do raises ever actually change your quality of life or is it a tread… more

I'm the only woman on my team. They casually make some pretty outdated comments. Do I ignore it, call them out, or go to HR? None of those options seem to end well for me.

Found out a senior engineer has been fudging some test data. It's small stuff, but it makes me doubt everything. Report and risk a huge mess, or try to forget I ever noticed?

Swear my boss gets his ideas from motivational posters. "Just work harder!" is NOT a solution when we're drowning in unrealistic deadlines. How do you push back without getting fired?

Just got a glowing performance review, yet the raise is... laughable. How do I negotiate for what I'm worth without sounding ungrateful or arrogant?

How much coffee is TOO much coffee? Having such a hard time staying energized and motivated on this project.

Am I the only one excited by how much AI has the potential to help us in the coming years? So many people are afraid of robots taking our jobs, I'm over here excited for the possibility of it actu… more

What's the best way to handle a former boss reaching out to see if you're interested in working at their current company? I loved working for her, so I'm definitely interested - but I'… more

How do you handle the pressure to cut corners on a project? My manager is pressuring me to "let some things go" that I know will lead to more problems and work down the line if we don't … more

I really struggle with my work-life balance, an it's my own fault. I feel like if I'm not constantly working on something or thinking about work, I'm not doing as much as I should. Any tip… more

What made you want to take on a career in Engineering? I'll go first - the paycheck.

I'm a Civil Engineer with a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience in the U.S., recently laid off and actively seeking new opportunities. Any leads, connections, or information about job openings would be… more

Hi, Just wondering any recent chemical engineering graduates, what is the salary range you guys get working in London? I’m applying for process engineering graduate roles at the moment and was trying … more

I work as an maintenance operator on the field, clearing of fault on 11kVA high tension.
Mostly i work on a pole, climbing pole has been my passion

Question for roadway/transportation engineers. How does states DOT appear to be financially?
Does it seem that they’re tightening on hours and overall having budget issues? I’m specifically curious about F… more

Hello all! I’d like to build up a directory of all engineering services firms, based in Toronto, Canada (perhaps all of Canada as well).

Ideally, my list will ultimately include the company name, annual revenue, primary servi… more

Great work life balance. However corp engineers hold all of the power on decision making. Little to no individuality at the branch plants.

Hi all, I work for City Government and we are having a hard time finding a Senior Traffic Engineer. I think we might not be posting in the right places. Where do you go to find job opportunities?

I'm an aerial photogrammetrist, currently looking for work. I'm able to produce accurate 3D models operating solo. My work before was highly specialized, and I'm thinking I might need to go directly t… more

Anyone here work for Glencore? As you may have heard, Glencore has an offer to purchase some of Teck's mines. If it goes through, wondering what we can expect for
- company culture
- work/life balance expectat… more

Hi all. I’ve been in sales/rev ops for the past 5 years and I’m looking to switch career paths to software engineering. Does anybody have a boot camp recommendation? I was laid off because of the wa… more

Hi Everyone. Does anyone work in Product Design/Development Engineering? I’d love to chat with someone to learn more about their experience.

Does Jacobs offer unlimited PTO?

Post a job list to it's nature.

Does anyone here for DMG MORI as a field service engineer, if so how do you get into the Job field, i’ve applied for the apprenticeship but I understand with it being an apprenticeship it will take so… more

I have 25+ years mech design experience with strong focus on drawing work. Hold BS degree and have very varied experience.
Where is a good place to find remote drafting jobs?