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Where The Girls Aren’t —

The numbers speak for themselves. Womenmake up only 10 percent of the engineering work-force. Currently, women represent only 20 per-cent of engineering undergraduates.

“All employers are looking to diversify theirworkforce, and women have some of the greatestopportunities,” says Bill Carroll, Ph.D., dean of theCollege of Engineering at The University of Texasat Arlington. “Now is an excellent time for womento begin pursuing a career in engineering.”

Carroll says girls and young women often failto develop an interest in engineering because offalse notions about their ability to succeed atmath and science, and because of the effects ofhistorical and institutional discrimination.

“It’s all a matter of perception,” he says. “Girlshave to perceive they can be engineers beforethey can be engineers.”

During the next decade, many currentengineers will retire, he adds, and without enoughstudents to replace them, demand will increase.Plus, many of the projects included in theeconomic stimulus package will create even more opportunities for engineers.

“So, with the bad economy, the immediatefuture may be uncertain, but as you look furtherout, engineering is poised for solid growth.”

Opportunities abound as demand increases

The engineering field is as varied asengineers themselves. Consider this:Engineers design and build superstruc-tures and delicate medical instruments;explore for energy and for new worlds inspace; design the environmental controlsfor an art museum and direct global salesof the latest computers. If you’re lookingfor a challenging career, consider theengineering field.

North Texas is home to severaluniversities with nationally recognizedengineering degree programs, and manyarea community colleges provideeducational opportunities that not onlyoffer a smart start but also an economicadvantage.

“Pre-engineering courses are the same

for almost any engineering specialty, somany students take their first two years ofclasses at a community college andsuccessfully transfer to four-year collegesand universities,” says Gerald Suggs withRichland College’s School of Engineeringand Technology. “Classes are smaller, sostudents can receive more personalattention.”

The advantage to starting out at acommunity college, he adds, is thatstudents can gain confidence as theyprepare to transition to other degreeprograms.

A quick overview ofengineering specialties

Aerospace engineers explore outerspace as well as develop commercialairplanes, military jets and helicopters.

Back on land, they also develop groundand sea transportation, including high-speed trains, racing cars and deep-seavessels.

Bioengineers/biomedical engineersdevelop the high-tech procedures anddevices that are the marvel of modernmedicine. And they contribute to thehealth of the planet by developing bettertechnology in the fields of agriculture andenvironmental science.

Chemical engineers do everything fromdeveloping softer clothes and bettercosmetics to producing fire-resistantmaterials and safer foods. They may beinvolved in research at a pharmaceuticalcompany or they could be part of acreative team at a food manufacturingcompany.

Civil engineers get things built. They oversee the construction of thebuildings and infrastructure that make up our world: highways, railways, bridges and water reservoirs.

Computer science engineers areinvolved in a range of activities thatenhance human life — from developingsoftware for managing an air-trafficcontrol tower to producing animation for the movie industry.

Electrical and electronic engineersdevelop components for everything fromMP3 players and roller coasters tomedical tests and communicationssystems. They work on robotics,computer networks, wirelesscommunications and medical imaging —areas that are at the very forefront of

technological innovation.

Environmental engineers look for waysto clean the oceans, rivers and drinkingwater; develop equipment to lessen airpollution; design more effective recyclingsystems; and determine safe ways todispose of toxic waste.

Industrial and manufacturing engineersare involved in organizing people, places,equipment and information to ensure thatcomplex and large-scale systems operatesafely and efficiently.

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Rudy Garcia, P.E., co-founder and president ofLOPEZGARCIA GROUP,* a leading multi-disciplinaryengineering services Arm, has been the principal-in-charge for several high-proAle projects, includingmanaging design review services for the new DallasCowboys stadium.

A Arm believer that relationships are critical topersonal and business success, he continues to workwith students through mentoring and assisting withleadership development conferences.

A solid engineering education, coupled with on-the-job internship and mentoring opportunities with localindustry leaders, and a hit-the-ground-running-on-day-one-on-the-job mentality are just a few reasons ourgraduates are sought after by engineering Arms aroundthe state and region. It’s the Maverick Difference.

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Materials engineers know thateven the most innovative designcan’t live up to its potential if it’snot made of the right stuff. Theyfocus on the materials.

Mechanical engineers areoften referred to as the generalpractitioners of the engineeringprofession, because they work innearly every area of technology,from aerospace and automotive to

computers and biotechnology.Regardless of your interests,

there are ample opportunities tocombine talents and passions witha career in engineering. Manytraditional, nontraditional andinterdisciplinary fields ofengineering match a variety ofinterests, whether they involvedesign, architecture, law, business,geography, psychology oreducation.

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ENGINEERING101Engineers use their imagination and analyticalskills to invent, design and build things thatmatter, according to the National Society ofProfessional Engineers (NSPE). They are teamplayers with independent minds who turn ideasinto reality. By dreaming up creative andpractical solutions, engineers are changingthe world all the time.

Engineering has been called the “invisible”or “stealth” profession, NSPE says. Everythingaround us that we use every day has beenengineered in some way, yet we may not seethe engineers behind the scenes orknow much about engineering.

Today begins National Engineers Week,one of the oldest professional outreach effortsin the U.S. The NSPE aims to raise publicunderstanding and appreciation of the myriadcontributions that engineers make to society.

For a complete list of EngineersWeek activities, visitwww.eweek.org.

Because of their tendency tooften think about thingsholistically, Carroll says, womenexcel in engineering. “Our bio-medical, civil and industrialengineering programs are popularwith women, but there are manyother engineering specialties thatwomen do major in and succeed.”

“Everything you see around

you or use every day isengineered,” he says. “So weneed more women in theworkforce because they’re realproblem-solvers. I think the keymessage is that engineering is abroad field encompassing manydifferent disciplines that needsand embraces a diverseworkforce.”

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PROJECT ENGINEERTenaska, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Midstream Gas for our Omaha, Nebraska, office. The Project Engineer will provide engineer-ing support for all natural gas midstream activities, including, but not limited to, design of piping and compression facilities including stor-age; optimization of gathering system hydraulic performance; dehydration and sulfur, carbon dioxide, nitrogen removal treating and pro-cessing of natural gas; and development of new facilities and evaluation of existing facilities for acquisition.

Duties of the position include:• Conceptual and detailed design of new and modified gathering systems, treating, dehydration, compression and storage facilities• Optimization of gathering system hydraulics and fuel consumption• Design, size and optimize the performance of dehydration, liquids handling, and treating and processing facilities• Coordinate and manage projects and system performance with field operations, commercial interests, interstate pipeline and Tenaska

management• Assist in compliance with state, Department of Transportation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and all safety and

environmental regulations and guidelines for interstate and intrastate pipeline(s)• Conceptual design and high level cost estimates for budgetary proposals and screening studies• Oversight of and accountability for outside engineering and design, construction and start-up in support of both existing and new

midstream facilities• Leading and/or directing engineering work performed outside at architectural and engineering firms and acceptance testing• Dependable, reliable and predictable attendance.

Experience/Skills/Education:• Mechanical, chemical or petroleum engineer• Five (5) to Ten (10) plus years of related industry experience• Experience with Microsoft software and specialized engineering programs• Record of successful communication with field and management teams• Previous experience in design and execution of projects• Excellent communication, interpersonal, motivational and organizational skills• Solid leadership skills• Ability to work well with a team, as well as being an expert individual performer• Devotion to personal as well as facility safety• Familiarity with rules, regulations and standards that impact the oil and gas industry.

About Tenaska:Tenaska is far more than just an energy company. It is the energy company at the forefront of developing innovative and revolutionary solu-tions to our country’s energy and environmental needs. As such, Tenaska offers the talented technical professional career and lifestyleadvantages unmatched by our competitors.

Tenaska is a well-established, high energy, entrepreneurial company with successful business interests throughout the U.S. and inCanada. Forbes and Fortune magazines recently ranked Tenaska as 24th and 25th, respectively, among the largest privately held U.S.companies. As an independent employee-owned company, we pursue opportunities that make good business sense rather than answer tostock market trends.

For more than 20 years, Tenaska has maintained a stable and growing workforce because we are able to focus on long-term objectives,not just the next business quarter. Innovation, productivity and ethical values are important to our culture. Our employees are encouragedto contribute their talents and ideas, and in turn, are rewarded with a compensation and benefits package that you would expect from anindustry leader.

Tenaska’s home base of Omaha, Nebraska, offers you and your family excellent lifestyle opportunities. Omaha has the attractions of a bigcity – culture, arts and entertainment, great restaurants, sports and nightlife. At the same time, the city has the desirable attributes ofMidwest living, including excellent, safe schools, a host of outdoor recreational activities, and a great sense of community pride andinvolvement.

Tenaska offers a competitive salary plus annual bonus with excellent benefits, including health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) plan,Section 125 plan, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. No phone calls, please.

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MSEE. Able to supervise/performpower system technical &

LMP-based economic/strategicanalysis for energy markets.

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ENGINEERSPOWER Engineers Inc. is a progressiveemployee-owned engineering firmwith 1000 employees in 20 locationsnationwide. We strive to be our clients’first choice. Our track record spans 32years and our continued success has ourT&D Division in a growth mode. Weare pleased to announce the openingof our Fort Worth, TX office.

Our new Fort Worth office is seekingStructural and Electrical Engineers withexperience designing transmission linesand/or substations. We offer a casualwork environment and growth potentialas well as competitive compensationand a full benefits package.

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Atmos Energy Corporation

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for natural gas distribution,

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engineers in the

Dallas/Fort Worth area.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V

Atmos Energy is looking for engineers with expertiseand experience in cathodic protection, instrumentation and

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For consideration, please submit your résumé along withsalary history and requirements to:

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Immediate Opening In ourCanonsburg, PA office.

Sr. Staff MidStream/Facilities EngineerIdeally 5-7 years plus experience inindustry; PE.

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Please forward resumes to:pghresumes@rangeresources.com

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