Opportunities & Events

Students were dressed to impress on Mock Interview Day!

Checked Flag is waving…. Fall 2025

  • Student-Employer Mock Interviews, for our Multi-Disciplinary Professional Development Course took place on Friday, Nov. 14th. Thanks to all those who participate in-person and online! For spring 2026, see below!
  • Senior Design Expo is set for Friday, Dec. 5th in the ARENA. Open to all. Come see our fabulous students and their industry and department sponsored projects!
  • An amazing Zoom Webinar on Robots & Research this past week with 2018 EE alum, Mr. Ashton Johnston, Assist. PM-Emerging Concepts at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab working on naval robotics and other cross services capabilities! Students can view the webinar and his slides at the above link!
  • Students interested in Aerospace and Rockets got a master class today with BSME 20′ alum Greg Kerchmar from Relativity Space who shared some awesome videos and insights into his amazing industry and career opportunities. They are hiring spring co-ops, students consider applying, listed as ‘interns’ on their website!
  • Schaeffler enjoyed discussing their opportunities with our Engineering & STEM students. We appreciate their continued support of our college and students. Students interested in co-ops should log onto Hire-a-Niner for details.
  • NASCAR Vehicle Designer’s, Brandon Thomas as he presented to over 100+ students about his experiences and advice and insights for those wanting to get into this industry!
  • Yokohama Tires who helped students with their resume at the Career Center 
  • Siemens Digital for showcasing all the awesome job opportunities with this mega Global company! Career Center Classroom, Atkins Annex 150
  • Our very own, BSME alum, Tyler Nelson, Head of Race Engineering, Richard Childress Racing, who shared his insight and job opportunities for students interested in internships!
  • Not to be outdone…. HDR for hosting over two dozen of our juniors and seniors from Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at their awesome uptown facility!
  • Last but not least, Corning, Midland Plant opened up their doors (and catering menu) and hosted several students and staff as we were able to get an up-close look at their amazing facility! Thank you!!!
  • The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering hosted an amazing 2-day job fair on October 16-17 in the EPIC Building. Employers, learn more about their future events by contacting Ms. Jessica Waldman jlwaldma@charlotte.edu
  • The Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering held their annual job fair on October 15, on the 2nd floor of the EPIC Building. It was open to all interested students.
  • The Career Center is did an amazing mob with their Energy Week. Successful virtual and in person activities, workshops and networking opportunities!  Thanks to all the employers who participate including Duke Energy, Newell Brands, Electrolux, and Alston + Bird! Many of our students took advantage of these networking and educational opportunities!  
  • We are all Niners during Niner Nation Week  So much fun to see how students and alumni showed off their Green & Niner Pride:

  • Reminder: students we will be using Niner Engage to market events. Your one-stop-shop for the latest details.

What’s on Tap for spring 2026?

  • For all Mechanical Engineering companies seeking to chat it up with our largest department, Wednesday, January 28th we will be hosting an employer-student networking and outreach event in Duke Centennial Hall. Visit this link for more details and sign up, space is very limited at this time but we’d love to have you join us!
  • Career Center’s STEM Job Fair will take place on February 5th. Details at: careerfairs.charlotte.edu
  • E-Week will be celebrated February 23-27 – perfect for our Mock Interview Day Event – if your company is interested in participating in this free, educational and networking/outreach event on Friday, February 27th please reach out to Linda Thurman Other E-week events are currently being planned for our students thanks to the support of our awesome employer partners and supporters!

For more information about the College of Engineering events, contact, Linda Thurman, (704) 687-5024.