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6 Hot Jobs for Engineering Graduate Degrees

Earning a graduate degree in engineering can open up opportunities in these well-paid and fast-growing careers.

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There are two options for degrees: a master's of engineering and a master's of science in engineering.

A graduate degree is not required for most engineering positions, but it is advantageous – especially for individuals interested in conducting research at a company or working as a college professor.

Getting either a master's degree or doctorate in engineering can lead to higher salaries, specialized skill development and career advancement.

"While undergraduate degrees provide a general overview of the field with some opportunities to dig a little bit deeper, a master's program really allows them to go one step further," says Doreen Edwards, dean of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. "Students will get more information and learn more skills related to a specific topic, and take their analytical and critical thinking skills to the next level."

There are two options for degrees: a master's of engineering and a master's of science in engineering. Curriculum varies by graduate program , but a master's of science typically revolves around research, while a master's of engineering focuses more on projects and developing workforce-relevant skills.

"There's a lot of overlap so it depends on the individual and what their career aspirations are," says Kristina Ropella, dean of the Opus College of Engineering at Marquette University in Wisconsin.

Engineering graduates – whether they have a master's degree or only an undergraduate degree – are in high demand.

Among all engineers, the average job growth rate projected between 2021 and 2031 is 5%, with the median salary in 2021 being $99,040, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is in line with the average national job growth rate, but more than double the median annual salary of all U.S. occupations, which is $45,760.

Here are six engineering career paths that demonstrate faster than average job growth rates and offer high-paying salaries. While a graduate degree isn't always required for these jobs, having one would likely give you a leg up.

Hot Jobs for Engineering Graduates

Software developer, computer and information research scientist, industrial engineer, chemical engineer, bioengineer and biomedical engineer, petroleum engineer.

Given the popularity of technology and artificial intelligence, software developers are needed in nearly every sector, experts say.

In 2021, there were more than 1.6 million jobs for software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers. That number is projected to increase by 25% from 2021 to 2031, according to the BLS.

Software developers design and create software to meet users' needs, while software quality assurance analysts and testers implement tests to identify software issues. Not only are these jobs expected to grow, but they're also high-paying. The median annual wage for software developers and quality assurance analysts and testers was $109,020 in 2021, BLS reported.

The heavy reliance on technology and the internet has also led to growth in related jobs, including computer and information research scientists. Employment in this area is expected to grow 21% over the next decade, with 40,600 jobs predicted in 2031, according to the BLS.

Computer and information research scientists develop solutions and models to address computing problems, with many working for the federal government. The median annual salary in 2021 was $131,490, about $34,000 higher than the median for all computer occupations, BLS reported.

"Engineering salaries are high in general, but computer science is significantly higher," says James A. Smith, associate dean for graduate education and professor of civil engineering at the University of Virginia . "A lot of the tech companies are laying off employees right now. It'll be interesting to see if that has an influence in the next couple of years."

Many employers require at least a master's degree in computer science or a related field, like computer engineering, but some favor candidates with a doctoral degree.

Consumers and companies alike recently have been struggling with supply chain issues. Industrial engineers – who aim to increase efficiency in workforce processes and eliminate waste of raw materials, money and time in production – are steeped in these challenges. Most work in manufacturing, in areas such as transportation, computer and electronic products and machinery.

Though the median annual wage of industrial engineers , $95,300, is slightly lower than the average among all engineers, BLS predicts that the number of jobs within this sector will rise 10% between 2021 and 2031.

Rather than pursuing industrial engineering as an undergraduate, many start in other disciplines, like electrical or mechanical engineering, experts say.

Chemical engineers play a role in the current transition to renewable energy, which is leading to an uptick in jobs, experts say. The BLS projects employment will grow 14% by 2031, to 30,700 jobs.

Individuals in this discipline use concepts from chemistry, biology, math and physics to solve problems related to the production or use of products, like fuel, food and drugs. The median salary for chemical engineers was $105,550 in 2021, with one of the highest paid areas being petroleum and coal products manufacturing, according to the BLS.

Bioengineers and biomedical engineers design medical equipment and devices – like replacements for body parts and artificial internal organs – and train clinicians and others how to use the equipment.

The median salary for bioengineers and biomedical engineers was slightly lower than than the average among all engineers, $97,410, with the highest paying industry being navigational, measuring, electromedical and control instruments manufacturing, according to BLS data. But the job growth rate is projected to be 10%, with 19,700 positions predicted by 2031.

Petroleum engineers design methods for extracting oil and gas from reservoirs below the Earth's surface or older wells. They work with specialists to learn about the geological formation of the rocks before designing and implementing the drilling plan.

The median annual pay for petroleum engineers – who travel often to drilling and well sites – was $130,850 in 2021, well above the median salary for all engineering disciplines, according to the BLS.

There were 22,800 petroleum engineering jobs in 2021, with 26% of those being in the oil and gas extraction industry. Over the next decade, the discipline is expected to experience above average job growth – 8% – BLS data indicates.

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PhD Program Overview

Main navigation, academic and departmental matters.

We have orientations and academic advising sessions for all new graduate students before you select your courses and start your first classes. Furthermore, you'll get ongoing support and advising from faculty and staff throughout your graduate career.

PhD Frequently Asked Questions

Where do i find information.

• Go to Stanford's Graduate Admissions site .
• Explore all the information available on our Chemical Engineering site, (including the faculty pages and and the multiple pages under the PhD and admissions tabs). If these resources do not address any remaining questions, please send an email to the department at [email protected] . Use your email subject line: Admissions - [family name] - [topic of your inquiry]

When may admitted PhD applicants visit Stanford?

March 2-5 2023, is the Chemical Engineering Virtual Visit Weekend. If you are seriously considering Stanford's Chemical Engineering's PhD program for your doctoral work, please reserve these dates for your virtual Stanford visit, as we will be unable to accommodate a request to visit at another time.

How long does it take to get the PhD degree?

The average time to earn a PhD degree is between 5 and 6 years. Some students finish a little earlier and some a bit later.

If I have a master's degree from another university, do I need to get a MS from Stanford before pursuing a PhD?

No. In Chemical Engineering, having an MS degree is not a requirement for conferral of a PhD degree. PhD students without a master's may petition for conferral of a Stanford master's in the course of fulfilling their PhD requirements. Matriculated PhD students with a MS earned elsewhere either may petition for conferral of a Stanford MS or may petition for approval of transfer units, to be applied toward the total unit requirements for a PhD degree. Any student contemplating petitioning for approval of transfer units should consult first with departmental student services.

How many faculty members do you have and how long have they been teaching?

See the faculty pages. Our faculty is well-distributed in terms of experience and areas of emphasis.

What are the course requirements, and how long do they generally take to complete?

PhD students take 10 units per quarter.

PhD students take three 3-unit courses and one 1-unit colloquium (seminar) per quarter in the first two quarters and the majority of their lecture courses during the first two academic years. Then they finish the coursework requirements by taking a class here and there until they have a total of 42 units for lecture courses in science and engineering, plus 3 units of colloquia (seminar). Because of the importance faculty place on honing communication skills while pursuing a doctorate, all candidates are also required to assist in the teaching of two chemical engineering courses.

What are PhD research rotations?

Each first-year PhD student rotates with two different faculty research groups before choosing an advisor and lab in which to develop his or her own research projects. The rotations enable students to gain a better understanding of a given faculty member’s research program and to determine if that lab is a good fit for their future research. Furthermore, during the first six months, there are multiple opportunities to talk with a wide range of faculty members about their research.

How do PhD qualifying examinations work? What is the usual pass rate?

To be admitted to PhD candidacy, students must pass a qualifying examination, taken at the end of the summer quarter of the first year, respectively. The PhD Qualifying Examination has three parts: 

• A one-page written summary of their research project
• A 20-minute presentation about the research project before research advisors and other faculty examiners
• A 20-minute question-and-answer session with faculty

This exam focuses on the student’s progress report on original research performed during the previous half-year, e.g. from April until the time of the exam in late September. A progress report may have no conclusions, but the talk should demonstrate a depth of thinking about the research strategy and the fundamental chemical, physical and biological concepts that govern the molecular behavior of the system being studied.  The focus is on the ability to think critically and to communicate understanding the fundamental concepts, techniques and questions within the field. The faculty are looking for the student's understanding of how one's research relates to the field as a whole and how he or she demonstrates an understanding of where the project will lead.

Most years, all rising second-year PhD students pass their PhD candidacy examination. The format of this examination is designed to test for the essential skills of the successful researcher — the abilities involved in approaching new problems from a perspective grounded in scientific fundamentals. The focus is not on having the right answers, but in formulating approaches rooted in the scientific method. The faculty do their utmost to select applicants who will thrive as doctoral researchers, with the objective that the selection process should take place at the time of admission. The faculty, other students and staff are all motivated by the ultimate success of each year’s PhD students with their examinations. This culture fosters a uniquely positive environment of collaboration and teamwork among all students, rather than competition based on a "survival of the fittest" mentality.

How does PhD advisor selection work?

All during the first two quarters, first-year PhD students have many ways to become familiar with individual faculty, their research projects, students in their research groups, and how a research group functions. Toward the end of the second quarter each student-faculty dyad formalize their advisee-advisor relationship and then PhD students join their advisors’ research groups at the beginning of spring quarter, and start on their own projects.

Can I work with faculty outside of the department?

Yes. Some past examples have been with faculty in physics, chemistry, materials sciences, mechanical engineering, environmental microbiology, bioengineering and biochemistry.  These students also have a Chemical Engineering faculty co-advisor who helps ensure good degree progress and sits on the reading committee formed in the second year.

What sort of job opportunities does a PhD degree in chemical engineering from Stanford usually enable?

Graduates of our department are extremely versatile with regards to their post-doctorate careers. Over the last few years, many of the graduates from various research groups have chosen to spend a couple of years as a post-doc in another research lab (usually not at Stanford) either in preparation for a research/academic job or in profiting from further research experience before entering industry. Stanford grads are now current professors at many top universities (MIT, Harvard, etc.) or members of prestigious research centers (IBM, national labs, etc.). A significant number of students decide to enter industrial positions upon graduation, as engineers, consultants, etc. You will find companies from all sectors actively recruiting Stanford chemical engineers, including companies in the local biotech and nanotechnology industries.

What kinds of jobs do PhDs get and where?

There is a saying that a chemical engineer can do anything, and the range of employment and career options available to our students demonstrates this. Approximately two-thirds of our PhD students find challenging jobs in fundamental or applied research either in industry or national laboratories. Further generalization is not possible — graduates find careers in areas as diverse as the information technology companies, biotechnology, the oil industry, the chemical process industry, renewable resources and private consulting. (Approximately one-third go into teaching and research as a profession).

Student Life

Housing and living.

Stanford has a strong residential character. Over half of all graduate students live in university-operated apartments. The university’s residence system is among the largest and most diverse.

How does on-campus housing work?

There is a lottery and when you enter it, you list your choice of housing options in preferential order. Housing is guaranteed for first-year graduate students, but this means that you must apply on time and select the option that you are willing to accept any living arrangement (studio, two people in a two-bedroom, three people in a two-bedroom, etc.). If you submit your choices by the deadline, usually you obtain your top housing choices.

Students can renew the same housing assignment for the following year without entering a lottery. Thus, if you are happy with whatever assignment you get in the fall of your first year (and you live in a residence that is open year-round), in the spring of your first year you now can just check "renew" on your housing application for the next year and keep your assignment for the following year.

Pets are not allowed in campus housing.

How much does on-campus housing cost per month?

The cost of housing varies. The general rule of thumb is that the more room/suite-mates you have, the lower the rent. If you would like to have a room to yourself (double-occupancy two-bedroom, etc.) then you should expect to pay more. If you do not mind sharing a room, then the cost drops some. 

What is included in on-campus housing costs?

In addition to the rent, the cost of housing covers basic utilities (electricity and water). Laundry is free to students living on campus. Also, most on-campus apartments are furnished so you don't have to worry about the cost of furniture. Additional charges will apply for an internet connection, cable TV, etc. (These facilities are easily available and are relatively inexpensive). If you have a car, you will need to purchase a campus parking permit, but they are inexpensive for students.

What are the off-campus housing options?

A popular way to find off-campus housing is to use Craigslist . You can perform specific searches of price ranges or towns or places that accept pets. The places listed include condos, homes for rent, individual cottages, or apartments. If you do a search on Craigslist, go to "apts/housing" and then click on "Peninsula" at the top of the screen (S.F. Bay Area prompt). Depending upon the specific location, the following towns are within bikeable distance from Stanford: Menlo Park, Atherton and Palo Alto. Redwood City, Los Altos and Mountain View are a minimum of a ~30 min bike ride.

How much do off-campus apartments costs per month?

Depending upon how many roommates you have, monthly rent can range from $900-$1,700/per person.

How can I find a roommate?

Most incoming students do not know people at Stanford and so do not choose their roommates. However, if you do find/choose someone you would like to room with in university housing, then you can request that Housing Assignments Office assign both of you to the same housing location. There is also a roommate-finding website.

What about housing for couples or families?

There are several options for on-campus couples housing-furnished or unfurnished. Please see the Housing Options page for information about housing for couples without children and students with children.

What's the bottom line? Is it comfortable to live on the graduate stipend?

Yes. People can live comfortably and still afford to travel both nationally and internationally. Several students have hobbies such as skiing or cycling that they can afford on the graduate student stipend/salary. (English PhD students get by on ~10K less!)

Activities in the local and surrounding areas

How do i get involved in departmental social events.

All ChemE grad students are welcome to participate on the social subcommittees of the graduate student-run ACTION Committee, as well as staff-student planned events such as the annual Holiday Party in December.

What do people do for fun?

The  Office of Student Engagement supports over 600 university-recognized, incredibly diverse student groups on campus.

There are various gyms on campus, along with many intramural sports and club sports. There are also athletic classes you can take for credit (kickboxing, Pilates, boot camp, yoga, etc) or simply for fun at the residence complexes. Other than sports, there are a plethora of cultural events in the arts, dance, music and other live performances on and off campus. San Jose is ~20 minutes away while San Francisco is ~45 minutes away by car. Both are also accessible by public transportation. If you prefer outdoor activities, hiking trails and extensive bicycle routes are minutes away and a few hours of driving can take you to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, the northern California Redwoods, etc. while Santa Cruz and Monterrey are closer attractions.

What are the common attractions in the area surrounding the San Francisco Bay?

San Francisco has abundant theaters and cultural events, SFMOMA, Civic Center, Asian Museum, China Town, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Park (de Young Museum) and Golden Gate Bridge. Further north, you can visit Muir Woods redwood park, various marinas, Point Reyes National Seashore, etc., while further south you can visit Monterey Bay Aquarium, stroll beaches along the Pacific Ocean, go rock climbing and tour wineries in the Santa Cruz mountains.

How is the transportation system? How do you get around?

There are on-campus shuttles that also access the local train stations, local bus lines, CalTrain, BART and Muni. Many students have cars. Many do not. The majority of students also have bikes to get around on campus.

Are there intramural sports and sports clubs?

Yes to both. Intramural sports range from volleyball to soccer to billiards, and club sports range from triathlon to sailing to martial arts. This department fields several teams.

How are the gym facilities?

The Arrillaga Family Sports and Recreation Center is the primary gym for students. The facility is on Campus Drive right across from the track. At Arrillaga, you'll find squash courts, a climbing wall, basketball courts and a weight room with cardio-machines (ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes, etc.). Students also can take classes for physical activities such as martial arts (Arrillaga has a training room), fencing, yoga, etc.

Also, the recently opened Arrillaga Outdoor Education and Recreation Center (AOERC) is the newest recreational facility on campus. It's on Santa Teresa Street right next to Roble Field. AOERC features a fitness center, outdoor recreational pool, three indoor courts, academic classrooms, a climbing wall and an outdoor recreation center.

Stanford also has a great outdoor pool center and has several tennis courts spread across campus. It is not unusual for Stanford to host national track-and-field or ATP tour events, so you shouldn't be surprised to see some big names in sports strolling about on campus.

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How to Kickstart Your Engineering Career: A Guide

Are you a recent engineering graduate or someone looking to switch careers and break into the field of engineering? Congratulations, you’ve come to the right place! Engineering is a dynamic and constantly evolving field that offers endless opportunities for growth and innovation.

Breaking into this competitive industry might come with a few challenges, but with the right approach and mindset, you can kickstart your engineering career in no time. In this guide, we’ll walk you through some essential tips and strategies to help you jump-start your career as an engineer.

College Education

The first achievement on your engineering journey is completing a degree in engineering. A solid college education is the foundation of your engineering career and will prepare you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in this field. If you don’t know how to get started, you can find engineering degrees at various universities and colleges that offer specialized programs in different branches of engineering. Research your options, consider the curriculum, and choose a program that aligns with your interests and career goals.

Networking is a crucial aspect of any career, and engineering is no exception. Building relationships with other engineers and professionals in the field can help you gain valuable insights, find job opportunities, and access mentorship programs.

Imagine attending a networking event and meeting someone who works at your dream company or someone who can refer you to an open position. Networking opens doors that would be otherwise difficult to access so make sure to invest time and effort into building professional connections.

Practical Experience

Internships, co-op programs, or volunteer projects provide an excellent opportunity for individuals to gain hands-on experience in their desired field, allowing them to put theoretical knowledge into practice. Through these programs, individuals can acquire practical skills that are highly coveted by potential employers.

The real-world experience offers a glimpse into the demands of the job and allows professionals to develop and hone skills that aren’t as easily taught in a classroom. When securing a job, the skills and knowledge acquired through practical experience can be a valuable asset and a significant draw for potential employers looking for skilled professionals.

Tailor Your Resume

In today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted resume makes a good first impression. As an engineering graduate, your resume should highlight your technical skills, relevant coursework, and any practical experience you’ve gained.

Tailor your resume to each position you apply for by highlighting specific skills and experiences that align with the job requirements. This will help showcase how your qualifications make you a perfect fit for the role and increase your chances of getting an interview .

Continuous Learning

The engineering field is ever-changing, with new technologies and advancements emerging daily. To stay relevant and competitive in this industry, it’s essential to commit to continuous learning and keeping up with the latest developments.

Take advantage of online resources, webinars, workshops, and conferences to expand your knowledge and skills. Pursuing further education, such as a master’s degree or specialized certifications, can also boost your qualifications and open up new opportunities for career growth.

Embarking on a career in engineering is a challenging yet rewarding journey. With a solid educational foundation, strategic networking, practical experience, a tailored resume, and a commitment to continuous learning, you can position yourself for success in this dynamic field.

The secret to breaking into the engineering industry lies in your dedication, perseverance, and willingness to adapt and grow. Take these steps to heart, and you’ll be well on your way to a prosperous engineering career. Good luck on your journey!

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Are you passionate about sustainable production of compounds and eager to contribute to much needed transition from fossil to renewable resources? We are looking for a mission-driven individual to join our team as a PhD candidate in Microbial Biotechnology, with a focus on fermentation technology and metabolic engineering. To turn microbial bioprocesses into viable alternatives for petrochemical based production, we must drastically improve their yields, rates and titers. This asks for revolutionary approaches! Non-canonical redox co-factors allow to approach theoretical maximum yields. To reach the theoretical yield, all electrons of the substrate should end up in the product, but electrons generally diffuse away via common redox co-factors such as NAD + . Using non-canonical redox cofactors, we want gain control over the electron flow from substate to product. To implement this approach in E. coli and yeast, we work together in a large consortium involving 7 PhD students and 2 Postdocs from different groups at Wageningen University, Free University Amsterdam and Delft University of Technology led by Prof. Ruud Weusthuis (Wageningen University). As PhD student you will be responsible for engineering strains to uncouple product formation from growth using non-canonical redox cofactors. This will be done in collaboration with other PhD students at WU and TUD in both yeast and E. coli. The major focus of the project will lie on in-depth screening and characterization of these strains in terms of for example yields and rates, but also strain stability and unexpected responses. For this you will combine advanced bioreactor cultivations, quantitative physiology and omics-analysis, to name a few. Your duties and responsibilities include:

• design and implement genetic strategies in yeast and E. coli to separately control a non-canonical redox cofactor-based product pathway and growth;
• perform bioreactor cultivations in batch, continuous and perfusion modes;
• in-depth characterization of cellular responses and energetics of engineered strains;
• improve production through bioprocess and metabolic engineering;
• data collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation of experimental data.

Your qualities

You are curious and passionate about microbial bioproduction, possess great problem-solving and analytical skills, and are highly motivated to contribute to the sustainable production of chemicals. You also possess:

• a successfully completed MSc degree in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering or another relevant field;
• significant hands-on expertise with microbial bioreactor cultivations (preferably yeast and/or bacteria);
• experience with commonly used genetic engineering tools, such as CRISPR-Cas, Golden Gate cloning, etc.;
• strong critical thinking and organizational skills;
• excellent writing and communication skills;
• ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• in-depth knowledge of the field and technology state-of-the-art;
• experience with bioprocess engineering is a plus;

We offer you

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• the option to accrue additional compensation / holiday hours by working more, up to 40 hours per week;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

Do you want more information?

For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Ir. Mark Bisschops, principal investigator, by e-mail: [email protected] . For more information about the procedure, please contact Rutger Voorrips, corporate recruiter, by e-mail: [email protected] . Do you want to apply? You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval. This vacancy will be listed up to and including the 24 th of June 2024. We hope to schedule the first job interviews early July 2024. Additional information form For this position, you must fill in a mandatory form  which will allow us to have a comprehensive view of your qualifications and better assess your fit for it. You can access the form using THIS LINK Your prompt response will ensure that your application continues to move forward in the evaluation process. We assure you that the information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for this application process. Equal opportunities Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment .

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines. Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and join us! We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.

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Phd on stochastic modelling and reliability assessment, job description.

The role of the distribution system operator (DSO) is changing from a passive maintainer of electricity networks to an active coordinator in the edge of the energy system. At the same time, customers become enabled to change from passive energy users to active participants in the local electricity system. Maintaining privacy and grid (cyber) security levels are part of the challenge to face.

A digital transformation at the edge of the distribution grid and at connected customers is unfolding. This opens possibilities for deploying distributed intelligence to enable smart network operations by collecting and processing data while preserving high levels of privacy for the customers. Exploring AI models for smart System Operation (AISO) is a collaboration project in which DSO Alliander will work together with the TU/e departments of Electrical Engineering (Electrical Energy Systems group) and Mathematics & Computer Science (Interconnected Resource-aware Intelligent Systems, and Stochastic Operations Research) to realize these innovations.

The project will be part of the TU/e’s Eindhoven AI Systems Institute (EAISI) and Eindhoven Institute for Renewable Energy Systems (EIRES) programs and therefore share, learn, and disseminate within the EAISI and EIRES communities and through the TU/e master programs Data Science and AI, Medical Engineering and AI Engineering Systems, and educational activities from the TU/e Electrical Energy Systems group and Math & Computer Science department.

If you are eager to work with a multi-disciplinary team focusing on AI-driven applications to support the DSO then this is the right position for you.   

Job Description

The project focuses on synthetical data generation, AI-driven state estimation, stochastic modelling and reliability assessment, and grid-edge optimal solutions. These models will be combined with the AI-driven state estimations to enhance network observability and grid monitoring. Additionally, integration with the stochastic modelling and reliability assessment process will provide valuable insights into the impact of uncertainties on grid reliability. Finally, in conjunction with the developed edge intelligence, these advancements will enable optimal solutions for the electricity grids in the Netherlands and e.g. the rest of Europe, while maintaining user privacy.

The research results will be immediately utilized by Alliander for congestion estimation and flexibility procurement. To achieve this, it is part of this project that all the developed (AI-driven) models and algorithms are also implemented in production-ready open-source packages.

One of the four main research tracks (RTs) of AISO is as follows:

RT3: Stochastic modelling and reliability assessment

This research will perform a microscopic bottom-up approach to develop a thorough understanding of how various component affect overall network reliability. To this end, we will develop detailed agent-based probabilistic models to examine various vulnerability assessments, like the event of unacceptable voltage fluctuations, or degradation acceleration of temporary exceeding thermal limits, relevant to the daily operations of power systems. More specifically, the research will include:

• Development of multivariate uncertainty models describing random user behavior (e.g. arrival patterns of electric vehicles and user preferences (either behavioral or utility-based)
• Development of physical models of distribution grids, in particular for voltages: tractable linearized distflow models or less tractable but more realistic models
• Integration of component degradation models along with the grid models
• Development of stochastic models considering the uncertainties in load and weather forecasting
• Integrate and validate solutions in the virtual grid environment.

See for the other 3 reseach tracks below:

PhD1 / RT1: Synthetical data generation using multivariate models . PhD2 / RT2: AI-driven state estimation and prediction . PhD4 / RT4: Grid-edge optimal solutions .

Job requirements

• A MSc degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields
• A strong background in deep learning, distributed ML, and AI model optimization
• Good scientific programming skills and experience inlanguages such as Python, C++, Julia, etc.
• Enthusiasm in open-source and motivated to learn basic skills of scientific software engineering.
• Strong analytical, implementation, and experimentation skills
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and be a team player
• Motivated to develop your teaching skills and coach MSc and BSc students
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level)

Conditions of employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after nine months. You will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. €2,770 max. €3,539).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process .
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A  Staff Immigration Team  and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates. 

Information and application

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow. 

Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD at TU/e? You can navigate here .

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Visit our website for more information about the application process or the conditions of employment. You can also contact [email protected] . Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page .

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Alum Kenneth Bible concludes a 40-year career in public service

Mechanical Engineering (master’s) alum Kenneth Bible has witnessed plenty of changes during his career. For example, when he started his professional career as a nuclear engineer at the former Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1985, the average starting salary for an entry level engineer was just over $27,400. Bible also had his own career transitions, which took him in some unexpected directions.

This past April, Bible retired from a nearly 40-year career. While he started in nuclear and mechanical engineering, he later made significant impacts on the nation’s information technology (IT) and cybersecurity.

Bible spent eight years at the Charleston Naval Shipyard before plans were announced to close the facility in 1993. Employees were offered opportunities to seek retraining, which included the University of South Carolina’s APOGEE, a distance education program designed to meet the needs of employed professionals.

Bible was hesitant about returning to school while working full time, but after successfully completing his first few classes, he applied and was accepted to the College of Engineering and Computing’s mechanical engineering master’s program. Each week he watched VHS tapes that were shipped to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and attended one live session via closed-circuit television. He graduated from the program in 1996.

“In the mid-1990s, this was pretty cutting edge. Going back after 10 years was a little intimidating, but the counselors and faculty in the program were very encouraging,” Bible says.

Mingling mechanical engineering with information technology

Bible’s graduate education was influential in his transition to the IT world. In 1994, he relocated to the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic (SPAWAR) in Charleston, now known as the Naval Information Warfare Center . While expected to work as a project engineer, his department heads wanted to utilize his knowledge in geospatial information systems (GIS), a technology he learned at the shipyard by mapping radioactive waste sites. But to work in GIS, he had to justify his master’s degree in mechanical engineering to his new supervisors.

“Because I got pulled into GIS technology that SPAWAR was building, I had to take a different look at my degree. My boss wanted to know how mechanical engineering would relate,” Bible says. “My advisor and the faculty at USC helped me figure out how to put these technologies together.”

Bible’s professors helped him develop an independent study surrounding the cause of premature clotting of dialysis bypass grafts. To tie this problem to mechanical engineering, Bible applied the university’s finite element analysis supercomputing system to analyze possible causes. He connected this to his work at SPAWAR by addressing the networking challenges in running these advanced computing technologies remotely between Columbia and Charleston.

“The university was flexible with my coursework and fostered curiosity and study across disciplines to learn how mechanical engineering applies when solving a medical problem,” Bible says.

Bible worked at SPAWAR for 16 years, which included a supervisory position in networking and communications and division head for the network engineering division. When the Navy began updating to a global network, Bible was asked to be the technology director for the system program office and later chief engineer, a role that took him from Charleston to the SPAWAR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

In the early part of my career, I aways looked for opportunities to have an impact and ensure our national institutions were performing the services the country needed.  - Kenneth Bible

Bible became the Marine Corps’ chief technology advisor at the Pentagon in 2013. Two years later, he was promoted to deputy chief information officer, where he developed broad policy guidance for IT, cybersecurity and communications infrastructure. In 2021, after 36 years of service to the Navy and Marine Corps, Bible craved a view of government from the civilian side. He accepted an opportunity at the Department of Homeland Security as chief information security officer, the final post of his career with the U.S. government.

Celebrating decades of service to a nation

In honor of his contributions to the nation, President Joe Biden awarded him Distinguished Rank in 2023. One of Bible’s most influential contributions was as chief engineer for the Navy’s Environmental Information Management System, a GIS-based program that supports environmental planning, natural resources management and encroachment issues. Bible built the program in 2000 alongside a team of ship drivers, lawyers, environmental groups, IT personnel and biologists in response to dolphins stranded in the Bahamas.

“The Navy is a huge steward of sea and ocean research, and this triggered an enormous environmental push,” he says. “A tremendous team came together that I was fortunate to lead, creating a system that has lasted 24 years.”

Bible was also instrumental in the response to the Solar Winds incident in 2020, one of the largest incursions into the U.S. government’s IT infrastructure. After Russian hackers breached SolarWinds software by injecting malware and affecting thousands of customers, including the U.S. government, Bible was involved in the Department of Homeland Security’s response. This experience formed much of his strategy for the department’s risk management and cybersecurity. Bible also developed technological changes to the national defense strategy, such as Advana, the Department of Defense’s authoritative source for audit and business data analytics, and guided the production of the first fully accredited secure software development pipelines.

“In the early part of my career, I aways looked for opportunities to have an impact and ensure our national institutions were performing the services the country needed. It was a blessing to have that many chances to make a mark,” Bible says.

Looking to the future

Bible continues to make an impact even in his retirement. He is a panelist for the Walker Institute of International and Area Studies, USC's center for global research and outreach.

“Ken is one of the most well-versed people in the cyber and AI arena in the nation. He is always in demand, but he has never said no to helping me,” says Jodi Salter, program manager for the Walker Institute.

Salter is also founding board chair for South Carolina Women in Technology and director of SC Cyber. Bible mentors’ students and assists these organizations in achieving their missions.

“Ken is the biggest champion of growing the number of women in the cyber area,” Salter says. “He has developed a relationship with every student I’ve connected him with. He’s a giver, a civil servant at heart and always will be.”

Bible admits that mechanical engineering has evolved and become more specialized. While technological advances are undoubtedly advantageous, he cautions students against specializing too early in their education. Instead, he recommends a broad engineering degree focusing on large categories of study that can be applied to any problem.

“Be aware that the job you will ultimately end up in hasn’t been invented yet,” Bible says. “An engineering education at the undergraduate level is about understanding methods and learning how to break large problems into smaller things you can solve. Build curiosity and be willing to research something you don’t know. You may be surprised where that leads.”

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Florida A&M University Will Offer New Graduate Degrees In Aerospace Engineering

With the launch of its new graduate degree programs in aeronautical engineering, Florida A&M will make a big splash in STEM education.

Faith Katunga • May 28, 2024

With the launch of its new graduate degree programs in aerospace engineering, Florida A&M University (FAMU) will make a big splash in STEM education. Beginning fall 2025, students can enroll in a master’s degree and a Ph.D. program through the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The joint institution shared with Florida State University (FSU) is the only shared engineering school in the country. This effort aligns with FAMU’s larger goal of improving STEM education. The joint institution, located in Innovation Park, will leverage its existing faculty and resources to support these new programs.

Graduate Programs Overview

Students enrolled in the new graduate programs will receive an in-depth education in aerospace engineering . The studies will pay close attention to practical experience. According to FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Dean Suvranu De, the goal of these programs is to better prepare students for careers in aerospace engineering. The curricula will be far better able to handle this than a mechanical engineering degree with an aerospace specialization.

The Tallahassee Democrat  reports  that Suvranu De said, “With these particular master’s and Ph.D. programs, students are able to get their degree while being more qualified to get jobs in the aerospace engineering sector versus having a degree in mechanical engineering and only having done some aerospace work,” during a virtual Academic and Student Affairs Committee meeting.

The master’s program will focus on experiential learning and industry collaboration and require students to complete 30 credits. The doctoral program, emphasizing research excellence, will require 48 credits for those with a master’s degree or 60 credits for those entering with a bachelor’s degree.

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The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together .

ExxonMobil has operated in the U.K. for more than 135 years. We are best known today for the marketing of our Esso fuels and Mobil 1 lubricants and for our petrochemicals. We have refining and chemical operations in the UK, we operate the UK’s biggest private pipeline network and we retain a non-operated share in a number of fields in the North Sea. More recently, we are developing our involvement in lower emission projects in the UK, building on our experience in carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen production and biofuels.

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.  

We start as we mean to go on. There will be structured training programmes, designed to give you solid foundations in both technical, management and behavioural skills, with ongoing support and development throughout your career. 

You will also receive:

• Competitive starting salary
• Generous resettlement allowance
• Defined Benefit Pension scheme
• Share incentive plan
• Private healthcare for employees and their families 
• Free Gym at most UK sites 

The programme is designed to build a career platform of technical, industry and specialist knowledge. It will give you the tools and opportunity to establish your own career path in various senior engineering positions and allow you to explore gaining further professional registration such as chartership, with support via our accredited IChemE mentoring programme.

Your first role will depend on your experience, but could include:

• Contact Engineer – You could be providing daily technical support as part of a team on a unit ensuring on-grade production that meets global market demand
• Process safety Engineer or Environmental Engineer – Protecting our people, local communities and the environment by identifying and mitigating potential risks
• Supply Chain coordination – Optimising the profitability of the site through managing the movement and storage of feed, raw materials and products to meet market demand

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Expecting at least a 2:1 degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Be graduating in 2025 or have graduated in the last 3 years (since 2024-2022).
• Be able to demonstrate a broad range of personal effectiveness and leadership skills, with the ability to facilitate and influence business decisions in a team environment.
• Be motivated to continue your professional development as an engineer and work with Company mentors towards IChemE Chartership, if not already obtained.  

Relevant work experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

If you are Interested, you can apply now.

The closing date for this opportunity is Sunday 30th June 2024 , at which point we will commence our assessment process. If your application is not successful at any stage we will let you know as soon as we can.

If your application meets or exceeds our minimum criteria following the closing date, you will be invited to part in a behavioural assessment.

Successful candidates will subsequently be invited to participate in a Zoom interview including a technical competency assessment.

For candidates who successfully navigate the steps above, our final round, encompasses a site visit end of August.

ExxonMobil recognises that recruiting and developing the right people is key to our success and so we look for applicants who demonstrate the right skills, attitudes, capability and potential. Our processes are designed to be robust, engaging and consistent.

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