Internships
The College of Engineering encourages you to participate in one or more internships that are related to your major.
What is an internship?
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.
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Geotechnical Co-op Representative at Lahlaf Geotechnical Consulting, Inc.
Employer: Lahlaf Geotechnical Consulting, Inc. Expires: 10/03/2026 Geotechnical Representative Co-opSummer 2027 (May - August 2027)Co-op at LGCI and grow professionally with a generous blend of field and office experiences. We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible students for Co-op terms. After training, tasks will include:· Performing geotechnical laboratory tests;. Training to perform basic geotechnical analyses;· Assisting with geotechnical field observation, including observing soil borings and test pits;· Assisting with observations of the geotechnical aspect of foundation construction;· Typing boring and test pit logs in gINT;· Helping prepare figures and tables for geotechnical reports;· Assisting with writing site and soil descriptions for geotechnical reports;· Assisting with miscellaneous office and laboratory tasks.Qualifications: Good communication, writing, and math skills. Keen attention to detail.Desired Skills: Fluent with Excel, Word, and OutlookAdditional documents requested: Resume and, if available, transcript listing courses taken to date.Must have a car to drive to various field sites and the office.
Geotechnical Co-op Representative at Lahlaf Geotechnical Consulting, Inc.
Employer: Lahlaf Geotechnical Consulting, Inc. Expires: 10/03/2026 Geotechnical Representative Co-opSpring 2027 (January to May 2027)Co-op at LGCI and grow professionally with a generous blend of field and office experiences. We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible students for Co-op terms. After training, tasks will include:· Performing geotechnical laboratory tests;. Training to perform basic geotechnical analyses;· Assisting with geotechnical field observation, including observing soil borings and test pits;· Assisting with observations of the geotechnical aspect of foundation construction;· Typing boring and test pit logs in gINT;· Helping prepare figures and tables for geotechnical reports;· Assisting with writing site and soil descriptions for geotechnical reports;· Assisting with miscellaneous office and laboratory tasks.Qualifications: Good communication, writing, and math skills. Keen attention to detail.Desired Skills: Fluent with Excel, Word, and OutlookAdditional documents requested: Resume and, if available, transcript listing courses taken to date.Must have a car to drive to various field sites and the office.
Marty Faubell Broadcasting Technology Fellowship at Hearst Television
Employer: Hearst Television Expires: 12/31/2026 Marty Faubell Broadcasting Technology FellowshipThe Marty Faubell Broadcast Technology Fellowship is named for Martin "Marty" Faubell, who was Hearst Television's Vice President of Engineering from 1997 to 2020. The Fellowship is open to applications from those with a "behind the scenes" interest in television news or radio. The OpportunityThe Fellowship is designed to give students exposure to this new technology and to actively engage them in all aspects of television production. The emphasis will be on engineering, IT, and the role of these disciplines within a live broadcast facility. How to qualifyYou must be completing your senior year of college or technical school.You must have demonstrated an active interest and focus on Engineering and Information Technology.You also need to have a strong academic record, and two recommendations from faculty or internship supervisors.You must be willing to spend 10 weeks post-graduation at a Hearst Television station of the company's choosing and be willing to relocate to an appointed employing Hearst station after finishing the program. How to applyInclude the following documentation in your application:A letter expressing interest in the fellowship and promoting your candidacy.A summary of your interest in the Technology of television (one page, single-spaced).An updated copy of your resume with work experience and accomplishments.A complete academic transcript through your completed semester.Two academic or professional recommendations.Finalists will be interviewed by phone and either in-person or via video conference. Application deadlinesFor the fall fellowship, applications are due by May 15th. For the spring fellowship, applications are due by September 15th. Decisions regarding fall selection will be made in July and decisions regarding spring selection will be made in October. Additional RequirementsAs part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Electrical Construction CAD Designer at FERGUSON
Employer: FERGUSON Expires: 02/28/2027 Position Summary: The CAD Designer will work with Project Managers, Project Engineers and CAD Manager to manage and create all drafted documentation associated with projects. The documentation will primarily be created using Trimble, Autodesk Software. Responsibilities: CAD Operation/Design · Prepare design drawings, details, and sketches from sketches, concepts or mark-ups provided by project management staff.· Work under the direction of the CAD Manager and Project Managers to design complex drawings, such as P&ID, construction documents, routine design layouts, detailed drawings, equipment skid and piping.· Prepare complex drawings (e.g., PFDs, P&IDs, scaled equipment layouts, and equipment details).· Prepare and work with bills of material (BOMs) and other construction documents.· Develop equipment/material schedules and material takeoffs, from drawings or sketches. Support preparation of requests for bids for subcontractors and material vendors, as directed.· Create and markup existing PDF documents using appropriate software.· Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing relevant technical publications.· Conform to company practices, policies and procedures for document control.Qualifications: Experience Required: · Proficiency in Trimble Pipe/Duct Designer, Autodesk software including autocad, MEP and Navisworks for clash detection. · Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals and practices· Field experience in the industry and or a strong understanding of system layouts and design.
Research Animal Specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital
Employer: Massachusetts General Hospital - Center for Comparative Medicine Expires: 11/28/2027 GENERAL SUMMARY / OVERVIEW:Research Animal Specialists at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) provide basic husbandry, health surveillance, and compliance monitoring to laboratory animals. Responsibilities also include performing equipment sanitation, maintaining husbandry records, and supporting the facility teams in daily work as needed. All Research Animal Specialists work in a team environment and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Rotating weekend and holiday work hours are required. CCM offers a wide variety of career and skill building opportunities, including a career ladder with a technical or management track.Whether you are a seasoned lab animal professional or new to the field, this is a challenging position in which you will be caring for and supporting the research animals contributing to biomedical disease research. The primary role of the biomedical research performed at MGH is the pursuit of scientific understanding and the development of patient therapies for a variety of diseases and illnesses. For more information regarding MGH and the extensive benefits package offered to employees, visit: https://www.massgeneral.org/careers PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The Following Duties are performed daily with minimal supervision:Performs Facility Cage and Equipment Wash OperationsProvides Facility Maintenance and SanitizationMaintain animal rooms so that secondary enclosure is free of infectious agents.Report facility and environmental issues that fall outside animal welfare regulatory requirements (as defined in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals).Provides Animal Husbandry TasksServe as a member of a research animal care team, which is responsible for daily animal husbandry and welfare checks in the facility.Perform daily work involving the handling of genetically engineered animal models, animals with immuno-compromised health status, and animals recovering from surgery or other invasive procedures, etc.Perform daily animal pen/caging sanitization or changing.Provide compliance monitoring of cage conditions. (Overcrowded cage management, spot changing of dirty cages, etc.).Record critical facility data/documentation on a daily basis required by local, state and federal regulatory agencies.Perform routine euthanasia on laboratory animals according to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) Panel on Euthanasia.Provides Animal Health MonitoringEvaluate animal’s health each day and report abnormal clinical signs to the team lead and veterinary staff per SOP.Provide follow-up notification and treatment of common health concerns prescribed by the veterinary staff per SOP. Reports progress of therapies to the team, veterinary staff, and PI staff via health card notifications and email. The Following Duties may be performed daily under supervision from the Team Lead or Manager:Perform husbandry and health monitoring of animals in ABSL2 areas.Assist the Team Lead or designee with housing incoming animals.Provide research support services.Collect sentinel samples processing and evaluation.Perform husbandry and health monitoring of USDA covered species, updating Individual Animal Records when required.Ordering and receiving facility supplies, monitoring material replenishment systems.Assist in the creation, validation and maintenance of visual controls within the facility.Provide treatment and follow-up of non-standard health concerns as prescribed by the veterinary staff.Comply with CCM and MGH policies and standard operating procedures.Works holiday and weekends as assigned.Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalency degree requiredExperience in care of animals preferredAssociates degree or higher in veterinary or related science from an accredited institution is a plus. SKILLS / ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Proficient in verbal and written English and Mathematics pertinent to the duties of this position and situations encountered in the animal facilityAbility to lift and move 50 lbs on a regular basisLong periods of standingAbility to learn and use bar code/PDA technology and basic computer skills including email and Microsoft OutlookHas a customer-focused attitude and enjoys working with similarly dedicated persons in a team fashion within a high-energy research environment EEO Statement Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Business Development Representative at LandSolutions Inc
Employer: LandSolutions Inc Expires: 12/31/2028 The RoleThe Business Development Representative is responsible for the overall sales activities in the U.S. The role is responsible for the establishment and growth of sales and the acquisition of new clients in the US and works with the executive management and strategy team to establish sales plans and initiatives to meet company objectives. You will partner with the management team to ensure the best possible service and effective communications to clients. You will be responsible for all data capture of sales data including but not limited to accounts, contacts, deals, notes, contract terms in addition to review and analysis of sales intelligence and reporting. Key Accountabilities:Develops annual sales plan that is complementary with the strategic plan in cooperation with the executive management and strategy team Implements and executes sales plans, policies and practices across the organization Manages annual, quarterly, and monthly sales objectives Responsible for maintaining and updating sales pipeline Ensures that the CRM program is kept up to date with ALL sales contacts made by the salesperson(s) and others as may be added to the Sales team as well as information provided by other employees. Establishes a protocol approved by the CEO for capturing and maintaining this informationDevelops qualified new prospects to support the generation of new sales, through lead generation and marketing activities Attends sales and marketing events, trade shows and conferences, develops, and gives presentations and demonstrations of company services and products Expected to be knowledgeable of market and industry trends, competitors and leading customer goals and objectives With the Marketing department (or other members as designated), ensures sales activities and communications are coordinated and support sales plan objectives Works with marketing and strategy teams to recommend sales strategies for improvement based on market research and competitor analysis Manages the sales pipeline and conducts regularly scheduled sales pipeline review sessions and resource planning sessions reporting results weekly to executive management and strategy team Works with marketing and strategy teams to develop strategies to penetrate emerging markets (wind, solar, public infrastructure, electric transmission and hydrogen), as well as ways to shorten the respective sales cycle Prepares list of prospects for services from leads in publications, from old accounts records and from networking activities Calls on industry contacts to obtain information and develop new leads. Uses additional information to qualify leads Calls on qualified leads and prospects; presents outlines of services and introduces current offerings or promotions Conducts follow-up calls along with senior operations personnel who will provide subject matter expertise in their area of expertise Listens carefully to customers and relays information in a constructive manner to the appropriate operations or other management team members and helps to resolve any client concerns Communicates new product and service opportunities, special developments, information or feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate team members Prepares presentation materials and PowerPoints as needed Maintains a favorable working relationship with all employees to promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment, in order to facilitate positive team member morale, productivity and continued improvementCompetencies & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience) A minimum of 5 years proven experience in a sales, business development, or customer-facing role Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build rapport and establish trust with potential clients Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, contracts, company policy, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations and formulate appropriate recommendations for business actions based on understanding of the sameAbility to write detailed reports, business correspondence, company policy and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public Excellent mathematical skills including experience with calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentagesStrong problem-solving and negotiation skills Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Familiarity with CRM software and sales methodologies Knowledge of the industry and market trends, data and how to analyze data and trends Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment Proficiency in using various online tools and platforms for research and lead generation Bachelors degree in business or related field 10 years’ experience in Land, Right of Way, Engineering, Environment or Surveying Valid Driver’s license required Use of vehicle for business purposes Ability to work under pressure to meet internal and external deadlines Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, throughout North America Valid passport and driving license LandSolutions is actively engaged in all areas of land access, including we serve Oil and Gas (Upstream and Midstream), Renewable Energy, Public Infrastructure, Power (Generation and Transmission), and Telecommunications Sectors. We are supported by more than 140 professionals and are well-established throughout Canada and the United States.We are looking for more of the best and brightest to join our committed team. If you are passionate about a career with LandSolutions we want to hear from you!LandSolutions Inc is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all and our selection process is free from bias or discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, status, national origin, or disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
CFD Principal Scientist - Computational Fluid Dynamics at Alir Technologies
Employer: Alir Technologies Expires: 06/15/2036 Qualification:The selected candidate must have at least 5 years research and development experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics for complex multi-physics and compressible multi-phase fluid dynamic problems.Primary Requirements:• Experience in code development and in-depth research involving coupled Eulerian and Lagrangian particles.• Experience in code development and in-depth research involving turbulent combustion, solid-propellant rocket motor, and plume signature simulations.• Experience in CFD code development based on Immersed Boundary method.• Recent publications in above related topics.• List of Phase I and Phase II awards as PI is strongly encouraged.• Having Green Card or US Citizenship.Auxiliary Requirements:• Proficient in programming language Python, C/C++, and Fortran.• Experience in structured and unstructured grid generation for aerospace configurations using tools such a Pointwise or GridPro.• Experience with flow visualization software such as Fieldview, Tecplot, or Paraview.• Experience in the management of large number of simulations on remote HPC resources.• Familiarity with industrial CFD tools such as OVERFLOW, FLUENT, CFD++, etc.• Familiarity with NASA’s Chimera Grid Tools package is a plus.Education Requirements:• PhD or Masters degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering or related fields.
Construction Project Engineer at FERGUSON
Employer: FERGUSON Expires: 06/30/2040 Project Coordinator Job Responsibility OverviewIncludes but not limited to: Project Set Upo order drawings and specso setup of master specs and drawings o create and set up studio in bluebeamo create project in primaveraWorkflow during projecto rfi’s- post trade, structural and architectural (150 RFI’s on average)- file, upload to bluebeam, and send to team- update primaverao submittals- create transmittal covers in primavera and submit document to reviewer- upload approved submittals to bluebeam and save to file- create transmittal cover and send approved submittals to vendor and team- link approved submittals to drawings/scheduleso supersede drawings as required by RFI’s, PR’s , ASI’s , CCD’s and/or bulletins- hard copy of update to the field, update master in houseo Purchase Orders- upon receipt create folders for in-house master and field if applicable- save document to procurement folder, pm folder and foreman folder as needed- upload to bluebeam studioProject closeouto request and compile O&M’s, warranties, attic stock and submit documentation
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