Engineering Professional Practice is your go-to resource for finding co-op and internship experiences offering personalized career coaching, resume support, and guidance every step of the way.
Why Co-ops and Internships?
Real-world experience and a paycheck
Add valuable experience to your resume, while earning while you learn. On average, our Engineering Vols make $23/hour.
Grow your network and skill
Work full-time in your major and learn from professionals in your field to return to campus more confident and career ready.
Turn experience into opportunity
70% of Engineering Vols who complete a co-op or internship are offered full-time positions by their employer—before they even graduate.
Compare Co-ops and Internships
| Co-ops | Internships | Both |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple rotations | One rotation | Paid |
| 12-16 week terms | 8-12 week term | Work experience |
| Long-term projects | Short-term projects | Develop professional skills |
| Prolonged relationship | Typically only summer | |
| May extend past graduation |
Career Readiness Resources
Whether you’re just beginning to explore career options or actively searching for internship and co-op opportunities, our office offers a variety of resources to help you take confident next steps.
Peer Career Support
Our EPP student ambassadors know what it’s like to be in your shoes. They’re here to help with:
- Resume writing and one-on-one coaching
- Interview prep and mock interviews
- Cover letter and application advice
- General career readiness support
You’ll see them at events around the college and available weekly in Zeanah 161 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. No appointment is needed. Learn more about our ambassadors.
In-Depth Career Coaching
Our professional staff is ready to assist with all your career needs. They can:
- Help you find real world application with your degree
- Assist you with starting the research, co-op, internship, and job search process
- Assist with specific company interests and connections
- Provide tools and tips for negotiation on offers
Getting Started
Three steps are required to complete the registration process:
Handshake is where you can make an appointment with our professional staff, create a user profile for employers to view, search for open roles from employers that are specifically interested in hiring UT students, and view upcoming career related events.
Stop into EPP Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. to see our ambassadors. We recommend coming with a resume draft, and they will help you strategically build upon what you have.
We host a variety of career ready, employer, and networking events. These events will help prepare you for our Engineering Expo.
We host two Engineering Expos a year, one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester. Over 150 exceptional employers attend ready to hire Engineering Vols.