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BERS
says Mary Horan, vice president of organizational development and human resources with
Merrick & Co. "They've gone through the education and they change careers. I think that's
somewhat of a millennial trait."
The engineering industry lost some momentum with the millennial generation partly due
to the fact so many came of age during the 2008 recession and saw job prospects plummet,
according to Greg Powell, managing director for FMI Capital Advisors. To attract and retain
those that are recent graduates or graduating, the challenge is offering the right mixture of
career opportunity, project exposure and compensation. It's not just about pay and vacation
time anymore. "Younger generations demand more opportunity, more transparency and a
bigger voice. I think the firms that can offer that can compete well for talent," says Powell.
"If somebody's going to be happy with the profession, they're more than likely to be
retained rather than going for the almighty buck," says Don Millard, acting director for
Engineering Education and Centers with the National Science Foundation.
If money isn't the answer, then what is? It's a tough question to answer, and it's invariably
going to differ from region to region. Flexibility to work from home, being able to direct
your own job progression and even increased reliance on bonuses are all tempting benefits
beyond a higher salary. The perks are more affordable for smaller to midsize firms.
"I've seen more emphasis on work-life balance," says Powell. "People use culture and
work environments to lure talent. Our compensation team is tracking engineering
ARTHUR MEYERSON / GETTY IMAGES
ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT HAS MATCHED
PRE-RECESSION LEVELS, BUT DOES THAT
MEAN INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT WOES ARE
OVER? NOT JUST YET
Architecture
and engineering
employment has
finally rebounded
since the 2008
recession, with
employment
topping out
at 1,453,800
employees in
December
2016
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Engineering Inc - July/August 2017
Engineering Inc - July/august 2017
Contents
From Acec to You
Market Watch
Legislative Action
Working on a Cure
Year of Engagement
Employment Recovery
Brand Perception
Digital Documentation
Pli Market Remains Strong
Standing Tall
Mcmahon Power
Guest Column
Mergers and Acquisitions
Members in the News
Business Insights
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Intro
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Engineering Inc - July/august 2017
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Cover2
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - T1
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - T2
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - T3
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - T4
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - T5
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - T6
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - T7
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - T8
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Contents
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 2
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 3
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - From Acec to You
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 5
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Market Watch
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 7
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Legislative Action
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 9
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Working on a Cure
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 11
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 12
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 13
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Year of Engagement
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 15
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 16
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 17
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Employment Recovery
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 19
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 20
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 21
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Brand Perception
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 23
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 24
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 25
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Digital Documentation
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 27
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 28
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 29
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 30
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Pli Market Remains Strong
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 32
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 33
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 34
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Standing Tall
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 36
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 37
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 38
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 39
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Mcmahon Power
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 41
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 42
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 43
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Guest Column
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 45
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Mergers and Acquisitions
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 47
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 48
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Members in the News
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 50
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - 51
Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Business Insights
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Engineering Inc - July/August 2017 - Cover4
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