Engineering Career Services

Connect with Engineering Career Services

Students

Appointments & Office Drop-ins

Make 30- to 60-minute virtual or in-person appointments through the CU Buff Portal or by calling (303) 492-6541. Appointment topics include:

Academic program or career exploration
Handshake profile completion
Resumes and cover letters
Internship and job search strategies
Mock interviews

Email

Students may send resumes, cover letters, and other career-related documents for review at engrcareer@colorado.edu. Please allow 1-3 business days for review.

LiveChat

LiveChat is available to students on Career Services’ website weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Use the chat box feature to ask quick, career-related questions.

Student Societies & Organizations

Engineering Career Services can help your organization plan career activities for your membership, including workshops and networking with employers and alumni. Contact Rae Stout (rae.stout@colorado.edu), Career Development Advisor, for more information.

Faculty & Staff

Classroom & Student Group Presentations

The Engineering Career Services team offers virtual presentations and digital content on a range of career development topics to meet your student population’s needs.

Schedule a presentation, workshop, or learn about Canvas module content by visiting the Presentation Request site.

Meet the Team

Rae Stout
Engineering Career Advisor
rae.stout@colorado.edu
303-492-6541

Jaye Lampe
Employer Development Specialist & Career Advisor
jaye.Lampe@colorado.edu
303-492-6541

Brian Hand
Engineering Career Advisor
b rian.hand@colorado .edu
303-492-6541

Ben Weihrauch
Sr. Director of Student Professional Development
ben.weihrauch@colorado.edu
303-492-0144

Employers

Thank you for your interest in recruiting CU Engineering students!

Our students are engaged in rigorous, ABET-accredited programs and numerous ProReady activities including internship/co-ops, research, global experience, entreprenuership, and leadership.

We offer many resources and opportunities for you to get involved on campus and connect with CU Engineering talent to meet your recruiting goals.

Due to COVID-19, virtual programming is available for scheduling for Fall 2020. Some of the programs that will continue virtually this upcoming year include informational sessions, resume critiques, career fairs, networking events, etc.

Learn more

Jaye Lampe, Employer Development Specialist, at jaye.lampe@colorado.edu.

Handshake logo Employer information about Handshake and how to post your jobs and internships.

Employer Handshake

Explore Majors & Careers

Career Assessment

Career development advisors are trained to help you learn more about your career and adademic options. We offer one-on-one appointments where we help you identify your career and life goals and provide support as you chart your career path. We also offer career assessments that can help guide you in your decision-making and understanding of yourself.

To start the process of an assessment, you will meet with an career advisor, who can recommend the right assessment for you or determine if an assessment would be helpful for your situation.

Assessments offered:

CliftonStrengths
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Strong Interest Inventory
TruTalent
YouScience

About Assessments

Academic Exploration

CU Engineering offers top-ranked academic programs that emphasize hands-on learning that are in high demand with employers and graduate schools. You can also agument your academic program with minors and certificate programs inside and outside the College.

CU Engineering Programs

Connect Academics to Careers

Learn about typical career areas and types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Career Exploration

ProReady Planning Guides
Ready to chart your career path? Use the ProReady planning guides for suggested career development activities for undergraduate, graduate, and international students.

Vault
Get an insider view into industries and companies. View company rankings, browse company reviews, and explore internships. To access when not on campus, log into Vault via Handshake.

Occupational Outlook Handbook
An online publication that has information on hundreds of occupations in the United States.

O*Net Online
This tool for career exploration and job analysis includes detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, students, researchers, and more.

Job & Internship Search Resources

Handshake

Handshake is CU Boulder’s online career development resource:

Local and nationwide job and internship listings from recruiters seeking CU Engineering students
Connect with 180,000+ employers, including small, local businesses to national and global companies
Network with student peers nationwide
Learn about upcoming career fairs, panels, and workshops

Create Handshake Profile

Online Tools

Glassdoor
An insider look at the engineering field and specific companies. Browse company reviews, salaries, and explore internships.

GoinGlobal
Expert advice on jobs or internships in your dream location. Search 16+ million worldwide job and internship opportunities. To access when off-campus, log in via Handshake > Career Center > Resources.

InterviewStream
Online mock interviews to help you be prepared and impress employers in an interview.

LinkedIn Learning
Online video tutorial library created by industry professionals teaching a variety of technical and workplace skills.

PrivateFolio
Secure file management service for soliciting, managing and sending confidential letters of recommendation and documents.