On The Road & On Their Way: Engineers In The Automotive Industry 
Every company in the automotive industry looks for talented engineers. They want the best and the brightest to come and work for them and look forward to promoting them into positions with increased responsibilities. The four engineers profiled are on their way to successful careers in the automotive industry. read more 

Structural Engineer Salaries Remain Flat
When comparing 2011 with 2010, salaries for full-time practicing structural engineers have remained relatively stable. Last year, the median annual salary increased slightly from the previous year — $85,500, in 2010 versus $84,500, in 2009, according to Structural Engineer, formerly Structural Engineering and Design. read more

Unusual Resume Mistakes
With 13.9 million Americans seeking work, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, grabbing an employer’s attention quickly and leaving a positive impression is critical. According to a CareerBuilder study, nearly half (45%) of human resource managers said they spend, on average, less than one minute reviewing an application. read more

Woman Engineer Lauded By Southern California Edison  
Engineering was not a traditional career choice for a woman born in Mexico and raised in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles, CA, by immigrant parents. Alicia Lopez, an engineer at Southern California Edison (SCE) always good at math and science, was in middle school when she discovered her career path in engineering.  read more