Information for Employers - Smith Engineering

Smith Engineering students are work-ready

Smith Engineering students are highly sought after for their professional and technical skills. All our students gain experience with client design projects throughout their degree program, and have professional skills training embedded in their coursework.

Our students come to you with competence in design thinking, ideation, teaming, client communication, conflict resolution techniques, project management, and evaluation.

Our engineering programs give students the skills they need to work with you:

Common first year with ten open-discipline choices in second year for students to explore their passion
Two direct-entry programs, Computer Engineering - Direct Entry and Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering prepare students to meet our world’s evolving technology needs
Professional development coursework in communication skills, problem-solving, time management, and leadership embedded in our core curriculum
Student-led, multi-disciplinary design teams addressing today’s greatest challenges
A dedicated Engineering Career Accelerator Program provides students with professional development support, advising, and career development resources before and during internships

Industry and Community Projects

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Industry and Community Projects enable undergraduate engineering students to apply their skills to real-world challenges encountered by businesses and community organizations. These collaborations promote innovation, support sustainable development and create significant impact. These projects generate practical, future-oriented solutions and foster enduring partnerships by connecting academic insights with community and industry needs.

We are sourcing industry and community partners for current and future opportunities.

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Hiring Smith Engineering Students

Engineering Corporate Relations is here to support you through the recruitment process. Our team can help you post jobs, establish your brand on campus, participate in our recruitment events and guide you through our internship program.

Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP)

Our internship program operates on a continuous recruitment cycle. Post your jobs at any time for a May, September, or January start.

Our employers tell us that:

our 12–16-month internship empowers students to make a significant contribution to projects
our students bring fresh skill in design, data analysis, project management, programming, problem solving, and process optimization.

Visit the Career Services website to download the Employer Guide for Internships.

FAQs about QUIP

Summer/New Grad Job Postings

MyCareer is a one-stop career portal for all Smith Engineering students and recent alumni to search for career information and jobs. Employers can post jobs for free on the MyCareer Job Board.

Our team will assist in posting your positions, collecting applications, and forwarding an application bundle via email once your posting has closed. You can also choose to have students apply directly to your website.

Visit the MyCareer Portal to post a position

Smith Engineering Recruitment Events

We offer various ways to engage with our students:

Engineering Industry Nights
Queen’s University Engineering and Technology Fair
Information Sessions and Workshops
Pop Up Booth
Speaker Events

For more targeted engagement, please reach out to our team.

Contact our Corporate Relations team to learn more

Employer Resources

Need an interview space on campus? Contact our team for more information!

Have you hired a Smith Engineering student? Please let us know – we’d love to stay in touch and learn more about your experience with our students!