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Career Center @ Engineering

The Career Center @ Engineering (CC@E) provides students with a full suite of services around professional development. From personal brand creation to resume reviews to salary negotiations, our staff can work with a student from the first day on-campus through graduation (and beyond!).

Visit CC@E

Located on the 3rd floor (IEB 307) of the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building (IEB), the CC@E is open every weekday between 8am - 4pm.

Consultations

30-minute appointments available via in-person, Zoom, or e-mail

Ask us any questions about seeking positions, exploring careers, or anything else that comes to mind when it comes to your professional development. You can view our staff's real-time availability & schedule an appointment via Handshake.

Schedule appointment

Drop-in hours

10-minute chats, no appointment necessary, first-come, first-served

Available in IEB 307 every Wednesday (1:00 - 3:00pm) and Thursday (10:00am - 12:00pm) during the academic quarter.

Stop by IEB 307 when the 2025 academic year resumes.

One of our experts is ready to help. E-mail engrhire@uw.edu and include the relevant attachment as a .pdf; our general turnaround time is one business day.

You don't have be a current student to utilize our services. Whether you're looking for a new role or re-define your personal brand, contact us to make an appointment & discuss your next steps.

Handshake is a free tool for UW students and alumni to search though hundreds of internships, part- and full-time jobs, volunteer opportunities, and more. Learn more about Handshake access for students and alumni.

Log in to Handshake to see all jobs, narrow your search, or filter by location, job type, etc. Upload your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts to apply directly for jobs. You'll find up-to-date information about employers and which ones are interviewing on campus.

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Student services provided by the CC@E

Our staff is happy to assist you throughout your entire job search process, from career exploration to resume writing to salary negotiation. Whether you are a first-year engineering student, graduating senior or graduate student, our office can help. It's never too early (or too late!) to begin your job search.

CLIMB (Connect, Leverage, Initiate, Maximize, Build)

The CLIMB model helps students navigate the complicated career journey.

CLIMB will provide you with the resources to self-assess your current level of career preparedness and set you up for success regardless of your year, application type, or career awareness.

Take your first step

Engineering Internship Credit (ENGR 321 / 601)

The CC@E also manages the Engineering internship courses, allowing undergraduate & graduate students to gain academic credit for their real-world work experience prior to graduation. 

Employer services provided by the CC@E

Posting internship & full time job postings

Post your internship & full-time openings on UW's online job search system, powered by Handshake.

Internships

Employers can help students supplement their education with challenging and relevant work experiences while gaining the opportunity to engage with students in a work setting, which can be helpful when making hiring decisions. Credit-based internships (ENGR 321/601) are also available.

Career events

Career events for engineering and technical students are held throughout the year at UW. Career Fairs provide opportunities to meet students and broadly advertise your internship and full-time openings.

Other involvement opportunities

Looking to connect with our exceptional engineering students? We can help you:

  • Build an individualized recruiting plan, giving you access to top engineering talent
  • Connect with our students by hosting site visits and networking nights or through our student organizations
  • Participate in our multi-disciplinary Industry Capstone Program

The CC@E's impact

UW Engineering's Career Center @ Engineering provides students with a full suite of professional development services.

  • 14,742 student interactions with CC@E in AY24, including more than 5,000 1:1 interactions with CC@E staff
  • ~2,500 companies recruit students through CC@E
  • 1,189 students registered to receive academic credit for internships through the CC@E in 2024-2025

Career outcomes

UW Engineering graduates pursue an array of plans after graduation. Our graduates have a Positive Outcome Rate of 85% with more than 66% of students finding full-time employment within six months of completing their degrees. *Data from 2020-2024

82%

of Husky Engineers stay in Washington state after graduation.

 

Employers who hire the largest number of UW Engineering graduates last year:

  1. Amazon
  2. Boeing
  3. University of Washington
  4. Microsoft
  5. Meta Platforms, Inc.

Top 5 job titles for UW Engineering graduates in 2024:

  1. Software Engineer/ Software Development Engineer
  2. Mechanical Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Engineer
  5. Electrical Engineer

Career outcomes snapshot

Learn more about the career outcomes of UW Engineering graduates.

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