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re: The job market for an engineer looking to grow absolutely sucks in Louisiana
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:28 am to Ingeniero
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:28 am to Ingeniero
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Jesus, does EE really make that much? I'm looking at probably 75-80K as a CE with 4-5 years in Louisiana.
In DFW yes.
Software even higher.
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Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:30 am to 50_Tiger
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Probably offering too low of salary.
6 figs or bust for any EE with minimum 4-5 years exp.
LOL, nope.
In KC you have to offer 150k+ to get a sniff from any good experienced electricals.
Depending on the industry, 5-7 year EEs up here can land jobs in the 160-180k range right now.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:32 am to notsince98
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Depending on the industry, 5-7 year EEs up here can land jobs in the 160-180k range right now.
I'm listening
What specialization?
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:32 am to notsince98
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In KC you have to offer 150k+ to get a sniff from any good experienced electricals.
Depending on the industry, 5-7 year EEs up here can land jobs in the 160-180k range right now.
I got the wrong degree
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:33 am to 50_Tiger
If I was fresh out of college I would get the frick out of La. and never come back.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:35 am to 50_Tiger
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I'm listening
What specialization?
There are a few but power delivery (transmission, substation & distribution design) at the large firms were offering that last I saw.
If you contact the elite head hunters up here in this area, I'm sure they have a long list of jobs they are working to fill in various industries.
I think one company has some similar salaries for data center design openings.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:37 am to notsince98
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There are a few but power delivery (transmission, substation & distribution design) at the large firms were offering that last I saw.
If you contact the elite head hunters up here in this area, I'm sure they have a long list of jobs they are working to fill in various industries.
I think one company has some similar salaries for data center design openings.
Thx baw
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:39 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
90% of the engineers I work with I wouldn't hire in an entry level position, I have no idea how they are getting churned out of school. SAD
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:40 am to notsince98
What's the details baw? What company
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:50 am to Ingeniero
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Jesus, does EE really make that much? I'm looking at probably 75-80K as a CE with 4-5 years in Louisiana.
The ones I work with are commanding 1.5-2x the fees on projects vs civil.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:57 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
I worked for a contracting firm in Baton Rouge as an electrical engineer for roughly 5 years and made great money. Just depends on what company you're aiming to work for.
However, since being relocated and finding another job here in DFW, I've gotten three pay raises. Texas is where its at!
However, since being relocated and finding another job here in DFW, I've gotten three pay raises. Texas is where its at!
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:57 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
Try naval architecture/marine engineering. You'll never be unemployed.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 8:58 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
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What kind of engineering do you do?
quote:the fact that you didn't put this in the OP is not a good look.
Electrical
Posted on 10/15/19 at 9:03 am to 50_Tiger
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I'm listening
What specialization?
Site Reliability Engineering. SRE’s on the west coast are pulling in even more than that.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 9:10 am to Cajunsaints
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What's the details baw? What company
You can try Black & Veatch, Burns & McDonnell, Enercon, Kiewit, Ulteig, JE Dunn....
All the typical job search sites like Glassdoor, linkedin, etc. should have most of them listed too.
This post was edited on 10/15/19 at 9:14 am
Posted on 10/15/19 at 9:14 am to TigersSEC2010
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The job market for everyone in Louisiana sucks.
Bingo
Posted on 10/15/19 at 9:15 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
My daughter got out of La Tech last Spring, seemed out of state were the best opportunities by far. She is over in Houston now and is doing well. Good salary and having fun. 22 years old and if somewhat responsible with her money, she is in good shape to do what ever she wants in life within reason.
I am glad she is there. Any one that stays in this State is definitely battling with a short stick.
I am glad she is there. Any one that stays in this State is definitely battling with a short stick.
Posted on 10/15/19 at 10:26 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
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I was casually browsing the net to see what was out there for my next step up and there's hardly anything posted.
You dumbass, you want to provide a skill to people and employers in Louisiana and you expect to get PAID? Dude, this is Louisiana, Louisiana based companies overall don't like paying their employees....directly or at all. On average, for most skills that don't include an MD or for that matter a JD, you will be paid 15-20% less for your efforts than you would in Texas, Tennessee, Florida or Alabama, even
What type of engineer?
Posted on 10/15/19 at 10:28 am to The Mick
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Try naval architecture/marine engineering. You'll never be unemployed.
But still, you would get paid more in Washington State or Long Beach for the same efforts
Posted on 10/15/19 at 10:41 am to Ingeniero
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Jesus, does EE really make that much? I'm looking at probably 75-80K as a CE with 4-5 years in Louisiana
Jesus Christ. I am CE and make almost double that 5 years out of school. Get a better job or go work for a plant or get better at your job.
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