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Engineering Salary Survey: Your Value in Today's Economy

The 2011 Engineering Income and Salary Survey, conducted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), shows that despite the gloomy state of the U.S. economy, engineering professionals continue to earn good salaries.

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Career Advice for Young Engineers from the Executive Level

Career Advice for Young Engineers from the Executive Level

In this interview, Thomas Loughlin, Executive Director of ASME, talks about career prospects for mechanical engineers and the role of professional associations in career development.

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Get Set for <br>Engineering Success

Get Set for
Engineering Success

An engineering major may give B.S. graduates a foundation in the technical skills they’ll need in their careers. But academia is less useful in preparing them for real-world job realities. Here, some tips on conducting an effective job search: honing the skills employers look for most; finding a company, position, and salary that are the right fit; learning to work within a corporate culture; exceeding expectations; and using a job as a stepping stone to long-term career objectives.

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Groups

Basic Engineering Technical Group (BETG)

Comprised of six Divisions concerned with the application of basic engineering principles

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Applied Mechanics Division (AMD)

Energy and Technology Management Group (ETMG)

Committee on Power Boilers

Early Career Engineers

Recognized as a time when employees need high levels of encouragement and mentorship in the field of mechanical engineering, Early Career Engineers are defined by the ASME as those who have been a professional for 0 to 10 years.