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Internships & Co-op

The College of Engineering encourages you to participate in one or more internships that are related to your major.

Alternately, you might want to consider a co-op experience, where you alternate periods of full-time study and full-time employment at college-approved employers. Learn more about co-op

Internships

An internship is an integral part of engineering education. Professional learning experiences in industry and government let you to apply classroom learning to real-world situations. They can help you:

  • acquire professional experience
  • discover your interests within your major
  • develop practical engineering skills and judgement
  • explore the types of employment available in the field
  • build resume credentials
  • enhance career and graduate school potential

Faculty oversight is an important part of the process. Internships must have:

  • clear learning outcomes
  • training and supervision, both on the job and by a faculty sponsor

Finding an internship

Use a variety of approaches when searching for an internship.

College resources: consult with your faculty advisor, your professors, and the Dean’s Office for recommendations.

Your own network: mention to classmates, family, friends, neighbors, etc., that you’re seeking a professional internship.

Latest job postings courtesy of Handshake

The following job postings are from Handshake: one of the largest networks of career services and recruiting professionals in the world. Learn more at UMass Dartmouth's Career Center.

Construction Management Internship at Tremco CPG Inc.

Employer: Tremco CPG Inc. Expires: 03/22/2024 Join Tremco CPG Inc. and experience what it takes to be part of an aggressive, growth-oriented company with revenues close to $1 billion dollars. This exciting program is with the Roofing & Building Maintenance and the Weatherproofing Technologies Incorporated (WTI) divisions.  Starting day one, you will receive real world, hands-on exposure to general contracting, roofing, weatherproofing, project management, and so much more!Our unique summer program has been specially designed to provide a strong foundation for your career. You will be partnered with a senior mentor and work alongside industry experts while also learning advanced construction project management technology. You will gain real experience on jobsites that could include arenas and stadiums, hospitals, historical landmarks, commercial properties, and some of the best schools in our country. During your time in our program, you will also become certified in OSHA’s 10-hour safety course at no cost to you. Interested?  Apply today!  We are seeking students in their junior or senior year in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or students interested in a career in construction and committed to building both a better world and a better future. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 


Essentials of Manufacturing Program- Automation Engineer at Saint-Gobain

Employer: Saint-Gobain Expires: 03/26/2024 The revolution is on—and you can help us shape itToday is an exciting time to be in manufacturing. At Saint-Gobain North America, we are asking the questions that will ultimately bring our factories to the next level: Manufacturing 4.0. The answers are still being defined, and our Essentials of Manufacturing (EoM) Development Program will provide the access and support you need to help us answer those questions and help innovate the industry in both the near-term and for years to come.Each challenge you’re given; each insight that’s shared; each lesson you learn over our 18-month program - ALL of it will help shape you into a thought leader of tomorrow. We’ll do this by:Preparing you for a dynamic career at a pivotal moment in the next manufacturing revolutionTeaching you to apply educational theory to manufacturing practice.Inspiring you to make an impact, bring factories to the next levelWhy Join us?EXPOSUREEvery three months, spend approximately one week at a different plant in North America with the rest of our early-career community—learning about our business, products, and operations and building strong camaraderie.Work as a full-time Engineer in one of our 150 manufacturing locations in the US.MENTORSHIPNavigate through large and diverse business units alongside a dedicated mentor, who shares knowledge and career tips essential to success and career development.CHALLENGEWork on projects that are a priority to the business and will challenge your skills as well as the old ways of manufacturing. Upon program completion, have the opportunity to transition into an operational role in one of our nearly 150 sites throughout North America.IMPACTEnjoy our program’s focus on impact, from Day 1. You will experience a unique level of empowerment—including responsibility for concrete results—all while gaining invaluable experience within a condensed period of time.Program Summary:Our 18-month career development program provides participants a full-time operational role, participants will partake in a development program that is designed to increase their manufacturing skills and their exposure to Saint-Gobain. Participants are provided with classroom-based E-learnings, hands-on action-based learning in operational environments as well as a plethora of networking opportunities all designed to accelerate your career development and future career growth.  


RF Test Engineer at Liberty Defense

Employer: Liberty Defense Expires: 03/19/2024 About Us:Headquartered in the Boston, Massachusetts area, we are a public and emerging security and detection technologycompany focused on designing, building, and delivering, next-generation security screening sensors that form alayered-security solution for the world-wide marketplace.We recently received a government funding award that validates our technology and have begun shipments of our Hexwave product to customers. With sales and the additional backing from our shareholders, we are now poised toexpand on our cutting-edge product development portfolio. With an experienced security industry leadership teamand advisor network already in place, we are passionate about our mission. The Role:We’re looking for an Entry level RF Test Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team as we develop advanced radarand millimeter-wave based people screening platforms for the aviation and commercial markets. As part of amulti-disciplined technology development team, the ideal candidate would be responsible for teaming with variousengineers to design, prototype, assemble, and troubleshoot new and existing hardware designs. Also executesystem measurements, calibrations, and troubleshoot hardware failure from imaging responses.Qualifications:● 4 year BSEE with 0-3 years’ experience or MSEE with 0 years experience, involving analog, digital, RF/mmW, and Printed Circuit Boards.● Strong experience with RF/Microwave Metrology.● Experience with RF Measurements/Troubleshooting both at the component level and subsystem level (up to K band).● Ability to debug/learn FPGA code and hardware associated with FPGA.● Ability to build/run automated test benches using common software’s (Python, MATLAB, Labview, etc)● Hands-on experience using measurement equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum / network analyzers.● Excellent written/verbal communication skills and a willingness to learn new skills.● Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment. Strong team player and willing towork collaboratively across the organization.● Travel < 10 percent. Preferred Qualifications:● Experience performing tuning and troubleshooting on complex RF assemblies.● Experience working on sub-systems assemblies and uW imaging systems.● Experience with FPGA/Python coding a plus.  


Internship Program - Montana Region 2023-2024 at Walsh Group

Employer: Walsh Group - All Divisions Expires: 03/25/2024 OverviewArcher Western a member of The Walsh Group is currently seeking Interns for our Malmstrom Air Force Base project in Great Falls, Montana.Our internship program will prepare you for leadership positions both on and off the jobsite. Our program allows you to travel across the United States and through operational divisions to gain hands-on experience in project engineering and field management. We carefully match you with positions related to your academic and career goals, setting you up for the right career path after graduation. Our interns work on jobsites or in the office helping with pursuits in our estimating and preconstruction departments.ResponsibilitiesInterns will learn about multiple career paths in our company and will be trained to become full-time project engineers after college graduation. A few examples of the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Assisting project manager or field supervision staff with project coordinationWriting RFIs, submittals, and assisting in change ordersSoliciting bidders and coordinate subcontractor activityScheduling of various contracts and materialsDocument controlSafety managementQuantity take-offsParticipation in team meetingsQualificationsSeeking a bachelor’s degree is preferredThe ability to work a 12-week work schedule is preferredSpecific roles may require relocationIntern Benefits Include:Medical InsurancePaid US HolidaysCompany 401(k) Matching ContributionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Resource GroupsAccess to training and development programsLEED GA certification reimbursement and OSHA 10 trainingsAppreciation events, networking opportunities and company merchandise If hired by The Walsh Group, you must be in compliance with your employment location’s COVID-19related requirements, if any.The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilitiesto compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, pleasecontact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com.Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/ Veteran   


Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Internship at Bounce Imaging

Employer: Bounce Imaging Expires: 03/25/2024 Bounce Imaging seeks engineering interns to support our tactical camera and robotics R&D process. We offer the opportunity to work with a cutting-edge engineering team developing best-in-class products to keep first-responders, war-fighters, and civilians safe. You will find few professional development opportunities like this.As part of the internship program, you will be tasked with projects focusing on robotics, hardware waterproofing, design for assembly, manufacturing process flow, and other advancements of our patented 360° camera technology.  


2024 Sam's Club International Merchandising Program at Walmart & Sam's Club

Employer: Walmart & Sam's Club Expires: 03/29/2024 LOCATION: Bentonville, Arkansas to Shenzhen, ChinaFUNCTION: MerchandisingTENTATIVE PROGRAM START: July 2024The Sam’s Club International Merchandising Program was created to attract top, highly talented students who are interested in careers in International business. Due to Sam’s Club expanding their global presence, there is an increased need for talented, highly trained individuals with a global mindset to work within our international corporate offices.This program includes up to 9 months of training in the Sam’s Club Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansas and is designed to train and familiarize associates to the corporate side of retail operations. This dynamic training program will consist of classroom sessions, experience of club operations, one on one training time with a mentor experienced in the business, as well as managing subset of products that are currently selling in stores. After completion of the training portion of the leadership program, the associate will then transfer to the Shenzhen, China market to assume a position within that country’s corporate organization. The time spent at the Sam’s Club corporate office will equip the associate with a solid base of functional knowledge and practical skills that will be implemented in his/her new role in Sam’s Club China. Due to the nature of the program, qualified students must be authorized to work in the United States for a minimum of one year from the starting date of the program AND already have unrestricted work authorization in China. Because this program is not an expatriate program, the career path does not lead back to the U.S. Alternatively, the career path is designed to empower you to help our customers live better as you start your life and career in an international market. Sam’s Club will not sponsor candidates for a visa or employment authorization in the United States or in China for this position. Candidates who are in the U.S. on a student visa may be eligible to work in the U.S. during the OPT (Optional Practical Training) portion of their student visa. Job DescriptionUnderstanding and implementing the Sam's Club business model is the key to growth in the international markets. Our goal is to train associates in the corporate office for up to one year and then transfer them to their designated international location. Upon successful completion of the program in the U.S., you will be prepared to assume a critical Merchandising role in the Sam’s Club organization in China. Your time spent training in the U.S. will provide you the knowledge and training necessary for you to excel in our international location. Candidate understanding and execution of company business model will further increase our success and brand globally.•Assists in the development and management of new and existing product lines•Partners with Replenishment to execute and maintain inventory plans•Responsible and partner with planning team to manage profit and loss (P&L) and financial forecasting •Manage supplier relationships•Building successful modular to meet customer needs and category growth,•Achieve both sales and profit plans by understanding customer needs and market trends,•Keeping track of market share from competition Minimum Qualifications:•Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, retail management, logistics/supply chain, operations management, food science, or related field•3.0 GPA or higher• Unrestricted work authorization in China• Authorization to work in the U.S. for at least one year from the start of the program• Fluency in English• Fluency in Mandarin Additional Preferred Qualifications:• 3.5 GPA or higher• Master’s degree, preferably from business or engineering school or MBA with retail business/supply chain operation background.• 1-2 years previous work experience or more than 2 robust internships in retail, financial planning, category management, buying, replenishment, stores operations or related field• Strong analytical, operational and computer skills• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)• Motivated to deliver high quality results• Team player with strong interpersonal skills• Sound business acumen• Strong initiative to Microsoft Excel• High level of adaptability  


Research Engineer – Radiology-CBI-Research at NYU Langone Health

Employer: NYU Langone Health - NYU Langone Health Expires: 03/20/2024 Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Engineer.The goal of the research project is to build new computer disease simulation models for precancers and cancers, using state-transition microsimulation. The role will entail applying model inputs from national registries and large datasets for incidence and mortality data and the literature, and programming the disease model (using python and R). The research engineer will require comprehension of basic epidemiologic and disease-related terminology, and some experience with writing original manuscripts. Regular presentation of updates and findings we will occur through oral and written communication with the Principal Investigator and the research team. Job Responsibilities:Design and encode disease simulation model, working together with the Principal Investigator.Understand the basic principles of diagnostic test accuracy measures and receiver-operating characteristic curves; apply economic evaluation. Regularly meet and communicate the status of the project, results, and finding.Create database of results and lead data visualization.Participate in preparation of manuscripts and presentations as needed according to the results.Minimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a preferably PhD in decision science, systems engineering, mathematics, computer science, or related field; for an experienced researcher a Masters degree in field of public health or closely related area may be sufficient.Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with Markov models, Monte carlo simulation, basic probability theory.Ability to conduct literature searches using standard medical databases (e.g. pubmed/medline, embase)Knowledge of statistics (at a minimum, multivariable regression and probability theory, and ideally with ability to perform time-to-event analysis) and epidemiology, proven by successful completion of related coursework or research experienceCommunication with medical students, faculty and/or staff in a team environmentAbility to communicate scientific concepts as described in the project summary, orally and in writingstrong skills in programming, ideally experience in cancer or other disease simulation modeling; 2) strong understanding of basic statistical analysis and ability to use a standard statistical package, 3) fluency in basic epidemiology and its terminology; 4) ability to conduct systematic literature searches, and 5) strong organizational skills for data management, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.If you wish to view NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal “EEO is the law” poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information.NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $76,721.83 – $76,722.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here


Ph.D. Intern - Surfactant and Colloid Science, Corporate R&D at Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Employer: Procter & Gamble (P&G) Expires: 03/19/2024 Begin a meaningful career right here. Job LocationMason Job Description P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges. Are you looking for a position that offers a rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges? P&G is seeking a PhD candidate with expertise in surfactant and colloid science for a Ph.D. internship position.  The intern will explore the physiochemical interactions between new actives, their surfactant-based formulations, and substrates of interest.  The candidate will apply their technical mastery and experimental expertise in colloid, surfactant, and/or polymer science to the development of a mechanistic model to identify the main physiochemical drivers to drive increased deposition.  The successful candidate will be an innovative, critical thinker who enjoys applied experimental work. Job Qualifications Required Education, Skills, and Experience for the Role:     * PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related discipline     * Is technically rigorous in their lab work and acts with a sense of urgency      * Able to work independently, formulate hypotheses, develop test plans, problem solve, and think critically about their data     * Has excellent written and oral communication skills, and documents work in electronic laboratory notebooks and written reports     * Has strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Highly Desired Skills and Experiences for the Role:     * Expertise in interfacial and colloidal characterization techniques (i.e. surface tension, interfacial tension, light microscopy, particle sizing, zeta potential, rheology)     * Experience in studying adsorption on surfaces (i.e. ellipsometry, QCM-D, AFM)     * Understanding of fundamental driving forces in colloidal solutions Just So You Know: Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Job ScheduleFull time Job NumberR000092130 Job SegmentationExperienced Professionals (Job Segmentation) Starting Pay / Salary Range$55.00 - $61.00 / hour


Digital and Transformation Technical Internship at HP Inc.

Employer: HP Inc. Expires: 03/21/2024 locationsSpring, Texas, United States of Americajob requisition id3123184Digital and Transformation Technical Internship Description -The following posting is a pipeline requisition to accumulate candidates for 2024 Summer Internships. Qualified applicants will be contacted in concert with the approval and publication of identical, approved positions within HP, Inc.Candidates who identify with a group historically underrepresented in the technology sector, including but not limited to African American, Latino, Native American, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply.This opportunity is intended for conversion to a full-time role that will not offer work authorization sponsorship in the future (full-time conversion pending performance evaluation post internship and available headcount). Interested candidates must be eligible to work in the US AND must not require work authorization sponsorship in the future.  About Us:Innovation is in HP’s DNA. From our origins in a Palo Alto garage in 1939, to our current position as one of the world’s leading technology companies, HP has grown to become a leader in technology and corporate culture, inspiring innovators and entrepreneurs around the globe.HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software and services to serve more than 1 billion customers in over 170 countries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that attracts exceptional talent and to supporting our employees to succeed at all levels. We dream in over 35 languages and share one mission: to engineer experiences that amaze.The Program:Our future success depends on the innovation and fresh ideas students bring to HP Inc. We are hiring students with a diverse set of skills and experiences to join us, across the different organizations that make us HP Inc. Our intern program is intended to enhance your overall learning experience, give you an opportunity to make an impact, have some fun, and meet great people along the way. Join us for a 12-week paid Summer 2024 Internship designed to let you apply your classroom learnings to real world challenges.  Our internships have a thoughtful balance of networking, executive speakers, community involvement, big meaty projects (no paper filing here!) and fun!The Team:HP’s Digital and Transformation organization (D&TO) is seeking an experienced Transformation Management Office (TMO) Intern. We are looking for a results-driven, strategic analyst who can help facilitate clarity, collaboration, and high-quality execution on complex and fast-moving Digital projects, working effectively across organizational boundariesYou will work across the D&TO organization on key transformation initiatives to ensure the timely and optimal delivery of the initiatives, leading and managing certain initiatives as assigned. You will partner with business leaders to proactively identify new transformational opportunities and help develop business cases. You will support Executive Communications covering Digital Transformation progress.Responsibilities:As a Software Engineer Intern, you will work with the Digital and Transformation team toDeveloping code source that the API Management Platform will useHelping the documentation that our internal software community will useSupporting software testing activitiesBrainstorming new ways to improve our agile and processBrainstorming new product ideasEducation and Experience Required:2nd or 3rd Year of University completed or 1st year of Masters completed--typically a technical degree specialization.Preferred Majors:Bachelor’s or Master's Degree with a focus on Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Information technology, Data Science, or a related technical fieldWe are looking for visionaries who are ready to make an impact on the way the world works. At HP, the future is yours to create. Thanks for taking the time to review our job; if you think it matches your knowledge and interests, please apply today— we are eager to learn more about you. Our compensation reflects the labor cost across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is $25 -- $36 hourly. Pay within this range varies by work location and may depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process. 


Leadership Technical Orientation Program ( LTOP) at Linde

Employer: Linde Expires: 03/25/2024 The Linde Leadership and Technical Orientation Program (LTOP) is a program that is sponsored by Linde’s United States Bulk and On Site unit.  The program has a class of engineers that go through 52 weeks of training in a structured curriculum that is designed to give a very broad exposure to all aspects of plant operations with limited exposure to the broader Linde organization. The curriculum contains training common to operations with an opportunity for technical cross training. The LTOP is a mentored program, with each participant assigned a sponsor, and is specifically designed for those desiring to use an engineering/technical degree to leverage a management career and grow within the organization. Specific areas of operations that you will be required to study include all of the various product line processes (air separation, hydrogen, hydrogen-carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, helium, rare gases and standard plants); safety, health and environmental; distribution, logistics and customer service. Operations support functions will be covered as well.LTOP engineers will be expected to become actively involved in many aspects of their assigned training sites' activities and support their daily operations. These activities may include plant startups or shutdowns, maintenance, project planning and execution, training, problem solving, safety program execution, customer interface, personnel management, efficiency monitoring, product shipping and scheduling/planning. Specific activities that will be performed by the engineer are related to the day-to-day operation of the plant and include but is not limited to the following:operation of the plant using the control system and physical equipment in the field such as motors, compressors, pumps, instrumentation and various utilities (electrical, water, steam and instrument gas)assessing the efficiency and operating capability of plant equipment specifically as it relates to energy consumptionmaking changes to operating modes or to equipment to optimize efficiencytroubleshooting plant process and equipment problems and implementing solutionsutilizing control systems and high-level advanced controls technology to optimize plant performancetraining operators in the areas of safety and plant operationsproviding some supervision of plant personnel or drivers as assigned by facility managementmonitoring compliance with internal Quality Assurance program requirements and initiating actions to correct non-conformance as appropriateexecuting various aspects of the Linde Safety Program including training, documentation, inspections and correction of deficienciesmonitoring plant and distribution costs for alignment with budgets and targets for improvementassisting plant operations and distribution personnel with day-to-day work activities as required such as operating the plant, taking readings, doing inspections, starting and stopping equipment, filling product vehicles and performing Quality Assurance testsexecuting projects in the plant in accordance to budgets, standards and facility operating schedules participating in technical sales and business development activitiesEstimated start date for the 2024-2025 LTOP program will be on or around July 1, 2024.  Locations:You will be assigned to a plant location that minimizes the need for future relocation and must be willing to relocate for this program within the U.S if the need arises. The incumbents will be assigned to the following locations: Mims, FLMarietta, GAFife, WATaylor, TXTonawanda, NYCamden, SCBurr Ridge, ILNorthern CaliforniaEast Chicago, INSome travel is required to selected locations in the US in order to complete assignments, participate in project activities, or for group and individual training.At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. To learn more, visit About Linde.We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.Qualifications:Requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering with 0 - 2 years of experience (internship or co-op experience highly desirable.) The LTOP Engineer Candidate should have a BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Electrical Engineers with an interest in control systems or power generation and distribution will be considered.The qualified candidate will meet the following criteria:A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) out of 4.0 is highly desirable. Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.Must be able and willing to adapt to a work schedule that coincides with plant operational needs and travel to facilities within the region, and also make occasional trips to other domestic regions and office locations (approx. 30-40% travel.) 


College credit

Be sure to get pre-approval of your internship in order to earn academic credit through EGR 490: Engineering Internship. No credits are rewarded retroactively.

Juniors and seniors are invited to apply for internships, and may earn academic credits during the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Sophomores with at least 60 credits earned toward the major may also apply.

EGR 490: registration steps

1. Contact your department chairperson.

  • Share information about the internship.
  • Request a recommendation for a faculty sponsor.

2. Once you have identified your faculty sponsor, contact the College's Associate Dean to review your internship plans.

3. Then, download the required internship forms and information:

4. Work with your faculty sponsor and industry supervisor to complete the forms, with internship description, details about educational and professional goals, and statements by your sponsor and supervisor.

5. Once your application is approved, you will be registered for EGR 490 as part of your full-time course load during the fall or spring semesters. EGR 490 is a variable-credit course: a student may receive 1, 2, or 3 credits, depending on the number of hours spent on internship activities directly related to the major.

  • 1 credit: equivalent to working at least 10 hours/week for 14 weeks
  • 2 credits: equivalent to at least 15 hours/week for 14 weeks
  • 3 credits: equivalent to at least 20 hours/week for 14 weeks

Summer internships: Students enroll in EGR 490-8101 through Online & Continuing Education. Fees and tuition apply to the course based on the number of credits and as set by Online & Continuing Education.

At the end of your internship, you’ll complete a written report that will include:

  • your projects and duties on the job
  • what you learned about the engineering profession, the industry, and the organization
  • technical skills you acquired
  • your goals and plans
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