Engineering Career Services is housed in EEC 254 and provides a hub for engineering students and alumni seeking career advising, industry networking opportunities, and job search assistance. Our team helps develop engineering students as young professionals and supports employer recruiting efforts at UAB.
Career Services
- Career Advising
- Resume Development
- Job Search Assistance
- Interview Coaching
- Networking Guidance
- Engineering Career Fair and other Networking Events
Engineering Career Fair
Engineering Career Services sponsors the Engineering Career Fair each fall and spring semester. This signature event is a targeted recruitment opportunity for organizations seeking to hire interns, co-ops, and entry-level engineering talent from our programs. New hiring partners should reach out to Neil Adams at
All engineering undergraduate and graduate students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Engineering Career Fair each fall and spring semester. UAB School of Engineering alumni job seekers are also welcome to participate. Attending the Engineering Career Fair each semester is a critical factor in building your network as a job seeker, and preparation is your key to success. Students should bring resumes and wear professional attire. Schedule an appointment with us to help put your best foot forward at this event and in your job search.
Check Handshake for real-time updates on this and other events, view participating employers, and schedule an appointment with our office.
UAB Handshake
Handshake is your portal to view on-campus and off-campus jobs, internships, co-ops, research opportunities, events, workshops, career fairs, and more. This resource is available to all UAB students and alumni. Please upload your resume and complete your Handshake profile items to ensure the best results when applying for jobs in Handshake. .
Students and employers, be sure to visit the UAB Engineering Career Services page in Handshake to view upcoming events including the Engineering Career Fair each fall and spring semester.
Internships & Co-ops
- Professional experience and hands-on learning are critical elements of an Engineering education at UAB. Internships and co-ops allow students to directly explore career opportunities, apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, and gain valuable experience that gives a keen advantage when seeking full-time work upon graduation.
- Internships typically take place full-time over the summer and must be professional in nature. Co-ops comprise full-time work with an employer over an academic semester (fall or spring) and over multiple semesters. Returning to the same employer over multiple semesters allows students to participate in long-term projects, development, and industry networking. Employers use internship and co-op programs to provide a talent pipeline for full-time engineering roles.
- UAB Engineering students who participate in an internship or co-op should enroll in the appropriate course to track their experience. Students must register before the work semester begins. Internship/co-op courses cannot be added retroactively.
- Students on a UAB scholarship must submit an “appeal form” through the Office of Undergraduate Scholarships no later than the Friday before the first day of classes for the semester of co-op work. That form is found in BlazerNET. Approval by the Office of Undergraduate Scholarships is based on registration in an appropriate internship/co-op course for that semester.
- Internship Course Listings: BME 011, CE 011, EE 011, EGR 011, ME 011, MSE 011
- Co-op Course Listing: COP 011
- The UAB School of Engineering Guarantees Internships to incoming students who participate in Internship Readiness workshops and career events through Engineering Career Services. Currently enrolled UAB Engineering students should visit here for program details.
Employers
Are you interested in recruiting UAB Engineering students and alumni? Please reach out to Neil Adams at
If you are a new employer to Handshake, please visit the following to get started.
Contact
If you are a current UAB Engineering student seeking career advising or Internship Readiness support please email Neil Adams at
Engineering Career Services is conveniently located in the 254 Suite of the Education & Engineering Complex (EEC). We look forward to working with you!
Neil Adams
Director, Engineering Career Services
Samantha Borglum
Peer Career Mentor, Engineering Career Services