PATHWAY TO BECOMING AN ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE

WHY BE AN ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE?

Engineering Associates help to design, build and maintain the things we need for our modern lives – car engines, robots, cell phones, software systems, airplanes, roads and oil wells.

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Average annual salary of Engineering Associates in California’s Oil and Gas Industry

Follow the pathway to find out what it takes for you to become an Engineering Associate.

Meet Maria - An Engineering Associate

  • NAME: Maria Gonzalez Barrera
  • POSITION: Engineering Associate
  • COMPANY: Aera Energy
  • PASSIONS: Hiking, working in the garden, and spending quality time with her children

HIGH SCHOOL

Begin Your Journey

1TAKE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) CLASSES OFFERED AT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL

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2Get Involved

  • Join or start clubs (robotics)
  • Find a mentor - teacher
  • Visit college fairs

3Learn About Engineering

  • Talk with teachers and counselors
  • Meet an engineer
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4PREPARE FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  • Find a school near you with engineering classes
  • Study for placement tests
  • Submit applications
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5BE ENGAGED IN COLLEGE

  • Go to class
  • Talk with your professors
  • Find a study group
  • Use free tutoring services
  • Join a club (Engineering/Math/ Physics (EMP) Club)
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6MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR(S)

  • Select classes that work for you
  • Balance your courseload
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7DECIDE YOUR MAJOR

  • Talk with your advisor(s) and professors
  • Make sure you’re on track with major requirements
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8GET INVOLVED

  • Seek out a career mentor
  • Participate in internships
  • Join LinkedIn
  • Attend networking events and career fairs
  • Join professional organizations (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE))
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9BEFORE GRADUATION

  • Talk to your professors about jobs
  • Ask professors for letters of recommendation
  • Ask supervisors from your internship(s) to be references
  • Talk with professional organization members
  • Update your resume and cover letter

10GRADUATE WITH YOUR ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

Now you’re an engineering associate!

🎉 Congratulations!!

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