To the point of frustration :(

[sphelps]

Pretty much every engineering company in this city is hiring, especially EPCM companies. The problem is nobody wants EITs, they need experience as there's already a huge lack of that in the industry at this time. All the good senior engineers have retired and we're left with this gap between generations and these new "seniors" have zero desire to mentor anyone. It's really a huge problem that's going to have huge consequences. The odd time a new EIT is hired it's usually a referral so basically it's who you know. Also believe it or not a masters degree or PhD tends to send mixed signals in this industry which will ultimately get your resume put in the wrong pile. I'm not sure what your thesis was on but the "energy policy" also may come off in a negative way in terms of oil and gas companies, again especially in the EPCM world. Keep in mind people only read the headlines on resumes and red flags are easily lifted.

My best advice is revise your resume, professionally. I know a guy that almost guarantees results. I'll PM you his info, it's money well spent.