Career & Internships
Welcome Students!
Building stronger college to career connections, the SDSU College of Engineering's CSSE is dedicated to helping engineering students prepare to be successful in the workforce. The CSSE provides a variety of services and resources to help students plan, develop skills, and guide students throughout their internship and career research.
All Career & Internship learning and development workshops and resources are developed and tailored to incorporate one or more NACE (National Association Colleges and Employers) competentices to help strengthen College of Engineering student's career readiness. NACE defines career preparedness skills as eight competencies (benchmarks) to prepare students for a successful transition into the industry after graduation.
Be prepared, career planning is an important segment of your college years. There is a Four-Year Career Plan that begins your freshman year when you determine what career and/or major you will pursue. Attend College of Engineering Career and Internship Workshops, Employer Information Sessions, and the Annual Engineering Panel Event Series to learn more, gain resource materials, insight, and expand your professional network.
Throughout your Freshman and Sophomore years you will dive deper into self-assessment and exploration. Junior and Senior years are when you focus on career direction confirmation. When you have completed some upper division coursework, you can look into gaining relevant experience in your field of interest, whether through internships, part time or fulltime employment in entry level roles, and with academic projects.
Begin Planning Your Year
Go to Pg. 12 in the Launch Your Career Guidebook, published by SDSU Career Services.
Learn More about Your Four-Year Career Plan
Register on Handshake
All students should register on Handshake, Career Services' recruiting platform for SDSU students and alumni. Handshake connects students with employers, internsips, and on-campus recruiting opportunities. To be able to attend the campus career fairs, a student must be registered on Handshake.
Meet with the Internship and Industry Relations Specialist
The College of Engineering's Internship and Industry Relations Specialist provides strategies in Career Readiness Success:
- How to research internships and career opportunities
- How to develop a compelling resume and LinkedIn Profile.
- Host professional development workshops. The latest, AI in the Workplace.
- College to Career Connections - Connect students to industry. Partner with employers with hosting information and recruiting events.
- Partner with SDSU Career Services - Bring Career Services' events to you.
Current students can stay up to date by logging into the College of Engineering Homeroom in Canvas. For more information please email Liza Aguirre-Oviedo, Internshipp and Industry Relations Specialist - [email protected]. To schedule an appointment, current engineering students can make an appointment by accessing Navigate.
Career Readiness Resources
Career & Internship Preparedness Basics
Career Prep Tips
- SDSU Handshake
- College of Engineering Canvas Homepage
- Employer Websites
- SDSU Career Services' Career and Internship Fairs
- Professional Association Networking Events
- General Atomics | Early Careers
- US internships for students & graduates | ASML careers
- University and Campus Programs | Collins Aerospace
- Internships | Careers at Sony
- Students & Graduates | HPE
- Commercial Special Electrical Projects San Diego | Baker Electric
- We are Hiring | Careers at Helix Electric | Full-Time, Apprenticeships
- Design Build & Industrial Construction | Dynalectric San Diego
- Careers | Morrow Meadows
- SDG&E Engineering Associate Rotation Program & Internship Program | San Diego Gas & Electric
- Civil Engineering, Design, & Planning Jobs | Rick Engineering Careers
- https://www.qualcomm.com/company/careers/internships-and-early-in-career-opportunities
Computer Engineering
- Embeded Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Software Architect
- SOC/Computer Architect, Cloud/AI Data Center
- Computer Engineer or Cleared Software Engineer
Aerospace Engineering
- Flight Test Engineer
- Project Engineer - Prototype Aircraft and Special Projects
- Aerospace Engineer
- Quality Engineer (Aerospace)
- Propulsion Test Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineer
- Failure Analysis Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Quality or Reliability Engineer
Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineer or R&D Electrical Engineer
- Quality or Reliability Engineer
- Failure Analysis Engineer
- Photonics Engineer
- Electrical Civil Construction Engineer
Civil, Construction or Environmental Engineering
- Project Engineer (E.g., Water Treatment Facilities)
- Project Manager
- Solar Design Engineer
- Assistant Superintendent
- Field Engineer
New College Graduates
SDSU Career Services provides continued resources to alumni that support career development and success. For information, visit Career.SDSU.edu/Alumni for information.
WELCOME EMPLOYERS!
Thank you to our Dean's Advisory Board and industry partners for their contributions to the College of Engineering.
Internships
Internships allow students opportunities to learn professional skills, refine career interests, and make valuable connections in the San Diego Engineering community.
Established Employer Internships - Please send employer internship announcements for engineering students to Liza Aguirre-Oviedo, Internship and Industry Relations Specialist, at [email protected].
How to start an Employer Internship - An employer has an interest in starting an internship program or designing a new internship opportunity? SDSU Career Services offers services to employers to help them set up an internship program and guides for employers to follow when creating an internship opportunity. For further details https://sacd.sdsu.edu/career/internship-central/employer-internships.
Engineer Panel Series & Professional Development Workshops
Throughout the academic year the College of Engineering hosts panel discussions featuring engineers who represent different companies and engineering majors and disciplines, and professional development workshops. These valued events provide an opportunity for students to meet professional engineers, learn about industries, and professional career paths.
If you would be interested in participating or hosting a workshop, please email Liza Aguirre-Oviedo, Internship and Industry Relations Specialist at [email protected].
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