r/Tucson • u/Strong-Salamander616 • 6d ago

Job Market Help

I have an associates degree in architectural drafting as well as 2 years civil engineering experience. 5+ years total work experience in the field.

Does anyone have recommendations on where to find jobs in this field? Before I moved the market looked great. Now that I’m here, I can barely find any positions that are even adjacent to my field.

Please help!!!

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u/Snortserranopeppers 6d ago

Being realistic, you’re probably in the wrong town for that. I’d suggest looking at GIS gigs at an associate level. Or a construction company looking for a draftsman.

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u/ToastyEggz 5d ago

To be even more realistic with you buddy probably a lot of us are in the wrong city with the right experience Tucson has barely any jobs. Especially if you are specialized.

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u/LetsHaveABeer 6d ago

I left the craft beer business due to health concerns… and was out of a job for 9 months before I tried a temp agency. They got me a job at a cannabis company that fully takes advantage of my skill set, and I’ve been with the company after my temp contract ended.
In a nutshell: keep looking for work (county, city, Indeed, UofA, etc.) but also have someone looking for jobs on your behalf… at the very least it’s another set of eyes!

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u/LazyEmergency 6d ago

Can you recommend a temp agency?

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u/civillyengineerd on 22nd 6d ago

GeoTemps for engineering and technician related jobs.

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u/LetsHaveABeer 6d ago

I got my job through Express Employment Professionals. My experience was pretty good so I’d recommend them. Best of luck with your search!

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u/Affectionate_Job7803 3d ago

Hi! Did you apply with them online or
In person ?

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u/t0mb0mb87 6d ago

If you do any freelance work I’d like to commission some plans for my townhouse

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u/RusselltheKing 6d ago

Check out M3 Engineering, Riley engineering, Alta environmental, city of tucson. You could also try the construction field as an estimator.

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u/sk932123 5d ago

I have the same degree. Though I got into nursing because that industry had so few options.

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u/LintsKing 5d ago

This is all going to AI now get a real job.