Hire a Schulich student today
Hiring Schulich Engineering students means investing in future leaders who bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and help strengthen your organization’s talent pipeline.
Why Hire Schulich engineering students?
Our students are qualified, in good academic standing and prepared to contribute to your organization. Partnering with the Schulich School of Engineering provides your organization with access to skilled and motivated students who are eager to make an impact.
The Engineering Career Centre offers comprehensive support throughout the internship or summer placement, including free job postings and assistance with performance management, ensuring a seamless experience for your company.
Our Employer Specialists, experienced engineers with industry backgrounds, understand the skills your organization needs. They provide guidance throughout the internship process, including performance monitoring and engagement with both students and employers.
Choose from 4 to 16-month internships, available to qualified third-year students who bring advanced technical skills and academic experience. Start dates are offered in May, September or January, allowing you to align student placements with your business cycle and project timelines.
Hire first or second-year students for short-term summer roles, ideal for supporting projects, assisting technical teams, or handling entry-level engineering tasks. These placements help students fulfill their Practical Experience Requirement (PER) while giving employers access to emerging talent before they enter their third-year internship program.
Our Master of Engineering (MEng) students bring advanced academic training and professional skills to your workplace. This unique program offers 8 to 16-month internships, giving employers access to highly qualified graduate students who are ready to contribute at a higher technical level.
Schulich provides professional development support and wellness resources to ensure our students thrive in their roles, enabling them to deliver strong results for your organization.
Do I need to hire an undergraduate student or a graduate student? Learn more.
Hire your engineering student in four easy steps
Email the Engineering Career Centre at ecc@ucalgary.ca to register and get started. We will set up your account in Elevate, our career platform.
Send your job description to ecc@ucalgary.ca or post it directly through your Elevate account.
Review applications, select candidates, and conduct interviews – or let the Engineering Career Centre assist you with applicant coordination and scheduling.
Your organization may qualify for subsidies to offset labour costs. Learn more about available funding programs here.
Industry Mentorship Program
Connecting career-minded students, alumni & industry mentors. One of the greatest ways you can give back is to be a mentor.
Mentor your student in five steps
Outline roles, responsibilities and project goals at the start to ensure alignment.
Schedule brief meetings to review progress, offer guidance, and address questions.
Offer opportunities to learn new skills, apply classroom knowledge, and gain hands-on experience.
Create an inclusive space where students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing ideas.
Provide constructive feedback throughout the placement and hold a final review to discuss achievements and next steps.