Opportunities & Events
Racing into Fall 2025
Huge thanks to:
- 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!!!
ON TAP - The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering will be hosting a 2-day job fair 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 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. Employers can learn more by contacting Leslie King lking67@charlotte.edu or using this link (Chrome is the recommended Browser) a few spots remain!
- The Career Center is CURRENTLY hosting Energy Week this week. Check their website for both virtual and in person activities, workshops and networking opportunities! EME events (Engineering, Manufacturing, and Energy) include Duke Energy, Newell Brands, Electrolux, and Alston + Bird! Students take advantage of these networking and educational opportunities!
- Niner Nation Week 2025 is here! Niner Nation Week Many ways to show off your Green & Niner Pride: Oct. 12-19.
- Students interested in Aerospace: Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 6th for our Noon (12 pm) Zoom Webinar with 49er alum Greg Kerchmar from Relativity Space who will share insights into his amazing industry and career opportunities. Register today! For questions, contact Ms. Thurman.
Student-Employer Mock Interviews, for our Multi-Disciplinary Professional Development Course will take place 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 for SPRING 2026 (2/27/2026), please reach out to Linda Thurman lthurman@charlotte.edu
- Reminder: students we will be using Niner Engage to market 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.
- 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.
For more information about the College of Engineering events, contact, Linda Thurman, (704) 687-5024.