Location: Wilmington, NC
Firm: Chris Holmes Engineering Incorporated
Position: Full-Time Structural Engineer

let me know if you are interested

7/25/2006 3:55:06 PM

i have a job, but i'd still like to see some details

7/26/2006 12:33:04 AM

It is an immediate opening for an engineer that would want to relocate and work in Wilmington, NC.
The office is laid back atmosphere. Chris Holmes the principal engineer is an alumni of NC State. If you would like more information let me know or call the office at 910-796-9988 and ask for Doug.

To work as an engineer intern (E.I.) or engineer-in-training (E.I.T.) the individual must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited engineering program and must have passed the fundamentals of engineering exam (applicants that have not yet taken the exam or are awaiting results will be considered). An intern will be expected to engineer various structures, perform site visits (inspections), and write letters and reports under the supervision of a licensed engineer. The structures will include houses, low-rise commercial buildings, renovations, municipal buildings, some large commercial buildings, and some industrial buildings. The intern will need to design with wood, concrete, steel, masonry, aluminum, light gage steel, etc. On the job training will be available for certain materials and certain framing systems.

7/26/2006 1:36:25 PM

I am curious as to whether a job like this could be filled by a mechanical engineer. ME's take a lot of courses that deal with structural stresses and design.

7/26/2006 6:40:37 PM

it could be but you would have to do a ton of training. a firm desperate enough to hire you would probably be too busy to train you properly etc.

probably couldn't hurt to call up & ask though, prove me wrong.

7/26/2006 9:31:33 PM

whats the starting salary range?

7/28/2006 1:13:28 PM

I really dont have any def numbers and the salary is probably negotiable, but i would think between 35-40k. Not sure, that is also starting salary. there is also room for advancement, benefits, etc.

7/28/2006 11:26:14 PM

if i did structures and only started at 35K id kill myself.

[Edited on July 29, 2006 at 12:53 AM. Reason : ]

7/29/2006 12:53:14 AM

^ well, from what i've been told, most companies that hire a true structural engineer require a masters degree in structural engineering (i know my company does). it looks like the minimum requirements for what this guy posted is just an bachelors in any engineering with eit standing. since the requirements are lower so goes the pay i guess.

7/29/2006 2:15:15 AM

that is horrible pay for an eit.

7/31/2006 6:37:26 PM

engineering COOPs at large companies make a lot more than that.

8/1/2006 1:51:39 PM

I was just making a total guess on that starting salary, i am interning for them right now. So i really dont know what they are willing to start at, so give them a call if you are really interested.

8/1/2006 10:02:44 PM

if i did structures and only started at 35K id kill myself.



damn straight, i've got to take enough structures as it is.

8/1/2006 10:21:40 PM

Quote :

"engineering COOPs at large companies make a lot more than that."

I wouldn't say that. Some co-op's make more than that, but most make right around the lower end of that. It is pretty rare that co-op would make "a lot more than that."

Hell, I know co-ops that are only making like 11 or 12 an hour.

8/2/2006 12:14:21 AM

Quote :

"well, from what i've been told, most companies that hire a true structural engineer require a masters degree in structural engineering (i know my company does). it looks like the minimum requirements for what this guy posted is just an bachelors in any engineering with eit standing. since the requirements are lower so goes the pay i guess."

somebody told you wrong.

8/3/2006 9:38:32 AM

I'm just talking about COOPs at large corporations like GE...sony ericcson...IBM...BMW....etc.

8/4/2006 10:38:49 AM

^^ meh, probably me misunderstanding what i was told

wasnt the main point anyway

8/4/2006 7:13:20 PM

35K is really low, but wilmington is a low salary market.

i imagine you have to take whatever you can get out there.

8/13/2006 5:20:12 AM

hell my girlfriend made 41.5K in wilmington as an intern

35K is too low

8/13/2006 2:54:22 PM