Career Fairs & Networking Events
- Thursday, Oct. 23 – Career and Internship Fair
One of the largest recruiting events of the semester — meet local employers hiring for full-time jobs and internships. Open to all students and alumni.
Register on Handshake
| Portland Region Job & Resource Career Expo (Not WSU) – Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hillsboro, OR Employers hiring in admin, engineering, IT, finance, project management and more. See the link for details. |
Career Related Support
ENCS Career Preparation Program – Workshops with industry for Juniors and Seniors, career preparation activities. Visit the link for dates and details.
- 9/9 & 9/10 – Career and Internship Seeking Strategies
- 10/2 – Resume and Cover Letter Writing
Career Action Center Events & Workshops
- 9/3 – Linked In and Handshake
- 9/11 – Informational Interviews
- 9/22 – Career Confidence
- 9/30 – Resume Writing
Professional Headshots – Virtual Sept. 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Registration required on Handshake.
Career Exploration and Support – Career Action Center make an appointment, participate in VanCoug Journey, search resume tips, and more.
Handshake – University & Beyond Job Board and Career Events.
Internship Opportunities
Click on the Links for full position descriptions, requirements, contacts and/or application details.
Boeing Internships – Various locations. Boeing, Inc. has posted summer 2026 internship positions. Regional and nationwide locations, positions for EE, ME and CS. Fall application period open through October.
CS – Front End Developer Internship (NEW), BBSI, Vancouver, WA – BBSI is business support company, which has begun to develop and support a suite of in-house software for Benefits, Payroll, Workers Compliance, and other back-office functions. The Vancouver office recently hired a back-end intern and is now looking for a front-end software development intern. The position pays $35 an hour, with flexible and remote time available. See the position description for more information. Apply by contacting John Veneruso, John.Veneruso@bbsi.com
Job Opportunities (Sr/Grad)
Click on the Links for full position descriptions, requirements, contacts and/or application details.
CS – Front End Developer Internship (NEW), BBSI, Vancouver, WA – BBSI is business support company, which has begun to develop and support a suite of in-house software for Benefits, Payroll, Workers Compliance, and other back-office functions. The Vancouver office recently hired a back-end intern and is now looking for a front-end software development intern. The position pays $35 an hour, with flexible and remote time available. See the position description for more information. Apply by contacting John Veneruso, John.Veneruso@bbsi.com
Additional Resources
Highlighting class & Capstone projects on resumes and in interviews
FE Exam preparation – The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam is generally your first step in the process to becoming a professional licensed engineer. Discount available on preparation materials purchased through PPI
O’Net Online offers information on a variety of occupations. Search specific positions for tasks, skills, activities and requirements related to the job
WSU Labor Market Insights – Academic Success & Career Center Students can explore which companies hire within their program of study.
Linked In – Using Linked In to Find Alumni Article on how to connect with organizations where you would like to work, and how to connect with alumni who graduated from your major.
ASME – infographic on career paths in mechanical engineering
Worksource Southwest offers support for qualifying job seekers including tuition support, clothes, training and more.
Job & Internship Search Resources – through the Voiland College of Engineering & Archtecture
Careers Blog – Topics such as interview tips, career planning, job hunt, building Handshake and LInkedIn profiles.
Volunteer & Other Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities with ENCS – Outreach and recruitment events for the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Contact encs.connections@wsu.edu if interested.
Student Employment and Work Study – Check Handshake regularly for opportunities. Go to wsu.joinhandshake.com and use the filters: On-campus, Vancouver Washington.