Career Resources

Career Fairs & Networking Events

Students and professionals talk at a networking event.

Career Related Support

ENCS Career Preparation Program – Workshops with industry for Juniors and Seniors, career preparation activities. Visit the link for dates and details.

Career Action Center Events & Workshops

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.

Engineering Internship and Employment – BPA Pathways, Vancouver, WA; Portland OR: Spokane WA. BPA Pathways program is looking for current students and recent graduates for positions in the pathways program – training that leads to permanent employment. Transmission and power services areas. (Posted 4-22)

Computer Science Internships, Actian, US Remote Actian has multiple internships available for summer 2026. See details and a list of opportunities through the link. (Posted 4-22)

Modeling and Simulation Internship – Plexsys, Camas, WA This internship is for a computer science student, preferably with 3-D modeling coursework. See the link for the full position description and requirements. (Posted 4-21)

Engineering and Internship Positions – Silicon Forest, Vancouver, WA Silicon Forest has several openings for engineering students.  Visit the link for full position descriptions and to apply.  Test Operator position would be a great fit for someone with an Electrical Engineering background. It is a swing shift role, from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM. Process Technician role is an engineering-focused position and also follows the same 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM shift. Engineering Intern position has potential to transition into a permanent position within the Engineering department. (Posted 4-21)

Engineering Student Trainee Internship Positions US Army Corps of Engineers, Portland, OR and other locations. Application window April 15 – April 21. (Just posted!) Summer internship positions can lead to future school-year internships and potentially full-time employment. Civilian engineering positions. See job description link for details, requirements and to apply. (Posted 4-17)

Internship Positions – Software and Hardware Focused, Signal Hound, Battleground, WA – Electrical Engineering and Computer Science internship positions for Summer 2026 are available. See position descriptions for details. Apply by sending resume and cover letter to: Andrea Cole, HR Manager:  Andrea@signalhound.com

Voiland Career Shift – subscription service with internship listings organized by major. All ENCS students are part of Voiland and can create an account. Go to the link to set up your account.



Job Opportunities (Sr/Grad)

Click on the Links for full position descriptions, requirements, contacts and/or application details.

Engineering Pathways Program – Recent Grads – BPA Pathways, Vancouver, WA; Portland OR: Spokane WA. BPA Pathways program is looking for current students, graduate students, and recent graduates for positions in the pathways program – training that leads to permanent employment. Transmission and power services areas.(Posted 4-22)

Mechanical Engineering Internship-Employment – Wilder Technologies, Vancouver, WA This summer internship is intended for graduating seniors with the potential for an offer of a full-time design and manufacturing role at the end of the summer. Email Joey Cichosz with resume and cover letter to apply: joey@wilder-tech.com. (Posted 4-21)

Mechanical Engineer (Recent Grad) – BPA, Vancouver, WA Must have completed a degree within the last two years. Apply through USA Jobs.

IT Specialist (Recent Grad) – BPA, Vancouver, WA Must have completed a degree within the last two years. Apply through USA Jobs.

Entry-level Electrical Engineering Positions, WSP (Power Engineers) – Portland, OR WSP has several entry-level positions for upcoming electrical engineering graduates – especially anyone with an interest in power.  Highlight any power-related courses, capstone, or project experience at the top of your resume when applying. Interested students may direct questions to Tyler Hannaman, tyler.hannaman@wsp.com.

Entry-Level Electrical SCADA/Studies Engineer

Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

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.

WorkSourceWA – for Washington specific internship opportunities.