Engineering Career Resources
Immerse yourself in your career from the first year to the final semester
Employers like to see application of communication, leadership, and engineering skills. There are different approaches to develop these.
Step #2
Complete the Resume Review and/or Behavior-based Interviewing Workshops
Internships and Opportunities
Check out some of our opportunities and learn how you can get involved!
A Co-op is an extended work experience where students work in industry.
We have many engineering-specific student organizations, many of which work on engineering projects.
Personal Projects
Employers often share that they like to see personal projects on students’ resumes. $3,000 was given to 6 students to complete projects this summer.
Research
There are many Engineering labs at CSU. The SURE program helps match undergrads with research opportunities.
Job Shadow
Have a connection in an industry you’re curious about? Spending some time with engineers in industry can be impactful for career decision making.
Coursework
Many of our undergraduate engineering courses task students with real world engineering problems. These valuable experiences are perfect to share on a resume.
Study Abroad
Engineering students at CSU have many opportunities to participate in international experiences, whether that’s short-term or a semester.
Get ahead on finding Engineering internships and jobs
Engineering Jobs and Internships listed in Handshake:
- Casper Area Operations Intern
- Research Assistant
- Civil Engineer - Facilities - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)
- Portfolio Management Intern
- Summernaut Program - Value Engineering Intern
- 2026 Project Safety Assistant
- Fencing Coaches at Kids Sleepaway Summer Camp 2026
- Lacrosse Athletes/Coaches at Kids Sleepaway Summer Camp 2025
- Center for Space Nuclear Research Summer Fellowship
- Energy Engineer
Explore all your options with our career advisors
Cooperative Education Program
Our cooperative education program allows participants to further explore their chosen engineering discipline, build a powerful resume, develop a network of professional contacts, and help support their academic expenses through real-world experiences.
What is a Co-op?
A Co-op is an extended work experience where students take time away from coursework to work full-time in industry.
If the experience meets departmental requirements, the student can gain 1 technical elective credit per semester worked. If you hope to complete a Co-op for credit, be sure to meet with your academic advisor.