Civil Engineering Summer Work Wanted

Cool croc

Hello,

I am a third year Civil Engineering student from Galway, looking for any summer work that may be on offer. Is there anything out there?

Lu Tze

There isn't a whole lot out there i would imagine. Your best bet might be to try your local companies in galway, which may be more flexible to this kind of thing. The multi-nationals would be less entertaining of the idea i would imagine.

godtabh

expect not to get paid

Lu Tze

You could look into engineering related work as well, i spent a summer doing some undergound surveying, was an eye opener, and got me interested in drainage/hydraulics, first experience using a GIS system and more.

May not qualify as engineering experience, but i learned a lot that summer.

Also (if you are in college in NUIG), engineers from tobins and and ryan hanleys used to do lectures there, so if you a friendly with any of your current lecturers, they might enquire for you.

Cool croc

Lu Tze wrote: »

You could look into engineering related work as well, i spent a summer doing some undergound surveying, was an eye opener, and got me interested in drainage/hydraulics, first experience using a GIS system and more.

May not qualify as engineering experience, but i learned a lot that summer.

Also (if you are in college in NUIG), engineers from tobins and and ryan hanleys used to do lectures there, so if you a friendly with any of your current lecturers, they might enquire for you.

Thanks for the help mate.

Lu Tze

No problems, our crowd aren't even taking transition year students so its a tough search ahead of you. Best of luck with it.

annfield1978

I work for TOBIN, although in their Dublin office. Have you written to HR?

godtabh

Best bet is to pick a load of companies and send out CVs.

As I said earlier you are more than likely not going to get paid. If you are ok with this state it in your cover letter. This may require working close to home but I tell you any experience you get now will put you above any one who doesnt have that experience. You need to get your foot in the door any way you can

CoalBucket

If you want that kind of experience, you will not get paid at all. I'm an Engineer out of work since december last year and know of 40 - 50 others.

HereIGo

You should think about England. I have a friend who graduated in 2008. Majority of his class got work in UK. Most of those who got work in Ireland were let go and got work in UK afterwards. London and Manchester seem to be places where there is work. With the Olympics coming up in London it is creating work.

west101

HereIGo wrote: »

You should think about England. I have a friend who graduated in 2008. Majority of his class got work in UK. Most of those who got work in Ireland were let go and got work in UK afterwards. London and Manchester seem to be places where there is work. With the Olympics coming up in London it is creating work.

A lot of formwork contractors in London like to take on Irish, mainly because most of them are of Irish origin. Be carefull of Agencies in England they seem to get away with a lot when it comes to workers.

EngIreland

Cool Croc,

Sent you a PM

Cool croc

annfield1978 wrote: »

I work for TOBIN, although in their Dublin office. Have you written to HR?

No I will send them on a CV and cover letter.

I find just sending on CVs is a waste of time, I sent out loads before Christmas and only one reply.

Anyone have any contacts for work in England?

godtabh

What I would suggest is that you send out CV's on Monday/Tuesday. They arrive Tues/Wed/Thurs. Follow up the cover letters on the Friday.

Its a good way of standing out. Your fresh in their mind. Dont be pushy. Just ring up and ask to speak to who ever you sent it to. Just say you are ringing to check you got the CV and see where the conversation goes.

Also important to make sure the letter is addressed to the correct person. Ring up before you send your CV

Cool croc

godtabh wrote: »

What I would suggest is that you send out CV's on Monday/Tuesday. They arrive Tues/Wed/Thurs. Follow up the cover letters on the Friday.

Its a good way of standing out. Your fresh in their mind. Dont be pushy. Just ring up and ask to speak to who ever you sent it to. Just say you are ringing to check you got the CV and see where the conversation goes.

Also important to make sure the letter is addressed to the correct person. Ring up before you send your CV

Cheers mate, thanks for the help.

mickdw

You could try the corrib gas plant in north mayo. It is starting to wind down but still good employment there. They also take on students for the summer. If you were local, you would be nearly certain of a job but I would still say its your best bet. They want to be seen to do the right thing by employing people from the area & generally supporting training / students by taking on numerous people on paid summer work. Give them a shout. You wont find better experience tbh.

dan_d

Sent you a PM

greenbrain

EngIreland wrote: »

Cool Croc,

Sent you a PM

Hi Engineers Ireland,

Would it possible to send me a PM with similar information/contact points/links/whatever?
I am looking for work experience in civil/structural engineering.

Thanks.

forfcksake

hey all,
i have to go on placement next summer as i'm studying civil engineering in nuig
i have the option of going into the county council for the experience or a local civil engineering company and i was just wondering which one i should pick (and which one would look better on the cv in the future lol) . . i was with a different local civil engineering company for some experience last year and learnt fek all! cheers

forfcksake

bump!

Lu Tze

forfcksake wrote: »

hey all,
i have to go on placement next summer as i'm studying civil engineering in nuig
i have the option of going into the county council for the experience or a local civil engineering company and i was just wondering which one i should pick (and which one would look better on the cv in the future lol) . . i was with a different local civil engineering company for some experience last year and learnt fek all! cheers

Dont go into the council, although they can have very good engineers there, but there is little to no design done, or much access (for a student) to useful programs which you could learn up on while in there, like mapinfo etc. Ryan Hanleys and Tobins should be giving guest lectures in the hydraulics course if i remember correctly,you could approach one of them after it.

Noo

Hi

I know this is a bit of a long shot but if anyone can give me any advice it'd be great. I am looking for some civil, structural, or environmental engineering work experience in dublin. I finished my degree in may and have been looking for graduate work since february with no luck whatsoever. Even if its only for a couple of months and pays little or nothing, anything to get some experince.

Before going abroad is suggested- I am planning to by next summer (not something i want to do but i'm left with little choice) and any experience I can get between now and then will be invaluable in getting a job.

Thanks

west101

Noo wrote: »

Hi

I know this is a bit of a long shot but if anyone can give me any advice it'd be great. I am looking for some civil, structural, or environmental engineering work experience in dublin. I finished my degree in may and have been looking for graduate work since february with no luck whatsoever. Even if its only for a couple of months and pays little or nothing, anything to get some experince.

Before going abroad is suggested- I am planning to by next summer (not something i want to do but i'm left with little choice) and any experience I can get between now and then will be invaluable in getting a job.

Thanks

Your best bet is the fas work placement programme, check it out on the FAS website.

dan_d

The OPW had an ad for a 3 yr prog for recent grads on the Eng Ireland site recently.Check www.engineersireland.ie under jobs section, it should be still there.

Noo

Sorry only saw these replies now. I've applied for every engineering job that has come up on the FAS site and engineersirland site and every other site going but no replies, i've emailed and rang companies asking about work experience and they say they'll get back to me and never do. I've done relevant courses and gained certificates to build up my CV since finishing college, I already have a little work experience on my cv from one summer during college along with a scholarship and professional recognition for the research on my thesis. I'm now downloading civil engineering software and teaching myself how to use it online and have volunteered at a charity involved in construction (though they cant take me onboard til early next year). I'm at my wits end on things I can possibly do to improve my cv...theres no room on it at this stage! I know i'm ranting but its just so frustrating when i put in so much effort and its not even good enough to get a just few months unpaid work experience.

greenbrain

Noo wrote: »

Sorry only saw these replies now. I've applied for every engineering job that has come up on the FAS site and engineersirland site and every other site going but no replies, i've emailed and rang companies asking about work experience and they say they'll get back to me and never do. I've done relevant courses and gained certificates to build up my CV since finishing college, I already have a little work experience on my cv from one summer during college along with a scholarship and professional recognition for the research on my thesis. I'm now downloading civil engineering software and teaching myself how to use it online and have volunteered at a charity involved in construction (though they cant take me onboard til early next year). I'm at my wits end on things I can possibly do to improve my cv...theres no room on it at this stage! I know i'm ranting but its just so frustrating when i put in so much effort and its not even good enough to get a just few months unpaid work experience.

Go to london and get a site engineering job!?!

Noo

greenbrain wrote: »

Go to london and get a site engineering job!?!

oh yeah thats another thing i've tried haha. Well i've applied to jobs from here i havent gone over (knowing if i get an interview i could fly over then move), i was on the verge of moving over but i've now decided on australia instead. But i've heard experience is crucial there even for graduate jobs. I've been looking at stuff all over ireland too but only if its paid, if i get unpaid work outside of dublin then i'll be eating into my savings just to work (im not entitled to welfare) and then i'll never be able to afford to leave the country, its a vicous cycle haha!

greenbrain

Noo wrote: »

oh yeah thats another thing i've tried haha. Well i've applied to jobs from here i havent gone over (knowing if i get an interview i could fly over then move), i was on the verge of moving over but i've now decided on australia instead. But i've heard experience is crucial there even for graduate jobs. I've been looking at stuff all over ireland too but only if its paid, if i get unpaid work outside of dublin then i'll be eating into my savings just to work (im not entitled to welfare) and then i'll never be able to afford to leave the country, its a vicous cycle haha!

ya wont get anything from the internet for london anyway. Go over and introduce urself to irish lads (get involved in a gaelic team, go drinking in irish spots etc.). tell em u want a job, more than likely they'll know someone or be someone who can get ur foot in the door. failing that go labouring, know how to use the edm equipment, offer ur help maybe. u shud get site engineer position after 2/4 weeks there, junior engineer after a bit, office job after that. then go to oz with that exp. under ur belt. u'll need bout 2k sterling to start u off in london.

Noo

greenbrain wrote: »

ya wont get anything from the internet for london anyway. Go over and introduce urself to irish lads (get involved in a gaelic team, go drinking in irish spots etc.). tell em u want a job, more than likely they'll know someone or be someone who can get ur foot in the door. failing that go labouring, know how to use the edm equipment, offer ur help maybe. u shud get site engineer position after 2/4 weeks there, junior engineer after a bit, office job after that. then go to oz with that exp. under ur belt. u'll need bout 2k sterling to start u off in london.

hmm thanks for that, i suppose just go and get contacts and see how it works out (i was hoping that would work in oz too, i know a few people there). Sure it'll all work out in the end wont it

greenbrain

Noo wrote: »

hmm thanks for that, i suppose just go and get contacts and see how it works out (i was hoping that would work in oz too, i know a few people there). Sure it'll all work out in the end wont it

ya i worked in london until a few months back, its ALL about the contacts. Flying to sydney after xmas, same story there i heard. hoping to get a job in a consultant engineers.

conor86

Noo wrote: »

Hi

I know this is a bit of a long shot but if anyone can give me any advice it'd be great. I am looking for some civil, structural, or environmental engineering work experience in dublin. I finished my degree in may and have been looking for graduate work since february with no luck whatsoever. Even if its only for a couple of months and pays little or nothing, anything to get some experince.

Before going abroad is suggested- I am planning to by next summer (not something i want to do but i'm left with little choice) and any experience I can get between now and then will be invaluable in getting a job.

Thanks

you could apply to a few 'trantional' irish company in london, work their for a year as a site engineer, summer time is usually busy their. i have to get workplace for the summer too, but i'll try to get it here first.