How to Find an Engineering Job Internship

Engineering students spend at least 4 years in college preparing for their engineering careers. However, before landing a high paying job, most engineering degrees require students to complete an engineering job internship. These steps will help you find a great internship that will prepare you for your professional career.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Talk with your academic adviser to determine your engineering school's internship policy. Some schools will have pre-screened internships already arranged for their students, while others require that you find your own engineering job internships.
2. Search online internship search engines and posting boards like "MonsterTRAK," "CollegeRecruiter.com" and "AfterCollege.com." These sites will allow you to enter search criteria that will help you find the types of engineering internships you are interested in, as well as narrow down your search by geography.
3. Apply for an engineering job internship with Boeing. This internship opportunity is perfect for engineering students interested in pursuing a career in the airlines industry.
4. Introduce yourself to people in the engineering department at local colleges and universities, including the one you are attending. These people can help you to set up a university sponsored internship in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or structural engineering.
5. Set up an interview or meeting with local engineering firms to discuss possible internship opportunities. When you arrive at these meetings you will want to have your transcripts, a resume and a letter of introduction. You will also want to bring your portfolio and dress professionally.

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