Opportunities & Events

Ramping up for an awesome Fall 2025

• 8/28: The EPIC (Energy Production and Infrastructure Center) held an awesome ‘block party & job fair‘ and invited all students who are interested in learning more about the energy industry. Students were able to connect with industry folks, alumni and student orgs while enjoying free food and giveaways!
• STEM Job Fair: Thursday, Sept. 11th. Details at careerfairs.charlotte.edu hosted by the Career Center.
• Tuesday, Sept. 23, 5:30-6:30 pm DCH 345, presentation by NASCAR Vehicle Designer, Brandon Thomas. Open to all interested students, no rsvp needed. Details are in Niner Engage.
• The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering will be hosting a 2-day job fair October 16-17 in the EPIC Building. Employers, learn more by contacting Ms. Jessica Waldman
• The Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering will be hosting a job fair & on-site interviewing options on October 15, 10:00-2:30 pm on the 2nd floor of the EPIC Building. Open to all interested students-and details are forth coming but interested employers can learn more by contacting Ms. Leslie King.
• The Career Center will be hosting an Energy Week starting Oct. 13th. More details coming but be on the lookout for both virtual and in person activities, workshops and networking opportunities!
• Niner Nation Week 2025: This year’s Niner Nation Week is Oct. 12-19.

Student-Employer Mock Interviews, for our Multi-Disciplinary Professional Development Course will take place In-Person and Virtually on Friday, Nov. 14th from approx. 12:00-2:30 pm. If your company is interested in participating in this free, educational and networking/outreach event, please reach out to Linda Thurman

• Reminder: students we will be using Niner Engage to market 2025-2026 events. Your one-stop-shop for the latest details.
• And more employer, student and alumni focused events, workshops, sessions and activities are forth coming!

Spring 2025 Recap

• Our Professional Development course hosted Mock Interviews once again. An educational event for our 200+ of our juniors & seniors so thanks to all our 41+ employer participants for helping us out this semester:
  
  Booth & Associates, Bosch, Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems, Collins Aerospace, Collins Aerospace -Interiors Division, Corning Incorporated, DRMP, Duke Energy Corporation, EnergyUnited, ENTRUST Solutions Group, Freightliner Custom Chassis, Gaston County Government Public Works, Grantek, HDR, hep solar North America, Latitude 35 Design Group, PC, LTM INC., Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Northrup Grumman Advanced Systems, POWER Engineers, RS&H, Sargent & Lundy, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Siemens Energy, Software Toolbox, Inc., South End Engineering, Stabilus, Terracon, Toyota North America Battery Manufacturing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Energy Services, US Conec, Westinghouse Electric Company & WSP
  
• Thanks to all who attended the presentation on the Energy & Utilities industry by our very own, BSEE & MBA alum, Sean Cooper, PE! Hiring over 50 folks in the near future! Various positions in engineering and technology.
  
• Extra thanks to our long-time supporters, Fontaine Modification who hosted a free Dinner & Learn for our students.
  
  Engineers (E) Week has come and gone but we had lots of great student and employer activities take place. A million thanks to all who participated. Recap is below!
  
  • Employer Panel Discussion. “Working for an International Company in the US & Abroad”. Thanks to our participating companies and panelists for sharing their advice, insights and suggestions for students. Zoom recording available at above link.
    
  • Special thanks to 09′ BSME Alum, Josh Rivera who shared his journey and gave advice on the various ways to work aboard from the UK, as it is filled with such valuable tips for students/graduates! Zoom recording available at above link.
    
    
    

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