Engineering

Welcome to Pitt’s Engineering Career Community!  This online community is designed to assist you with industry resources, career advice, resume samples, job and internship search information, networking opportunities, and events to help you explore relevant career options. Schedule an appointment anytime.  Find your consultant below.

  • Ingrid Beute: Civil Engineering, Environmental, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering & Material Science
  • Ashley Steffy: Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering
  • Raquel Montalvo Perez:  NCAA Student Athletes

For information regarding Co-Op Opportunities, please visit: Swanson School of Engineering Co-Op and Internship

Resume and CV Writing Tips – Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Published on August 13, 2024

Evidence-informed data from sources including the 3rd edition of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Usage Report from Jobscan, shows that most companies today rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to help them with the hiring process. These companies do not …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Fall Fairs and Prep Events

Published on August 9, 2024

The Fall Career & Internship Fair is a must-attend event for any students seeking internships, jobs and other opportunities.  The Career Center wants to help you feel prepared, so make a game plan for taking advantage of the events and …

By Alyson Kavalukas
Alyson Kavalukas Assistant Director
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GoinGlobal – Job, Internship and Cultural Resources for International and Domestic Students

Published on August 8, 2024

GoinGlobal is a fantastic resource for all students, including those looking for jobs and internships both within and outside of the United States. Whether you dream of working in your home country, exploring opportunities in other countries, or embarking on …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Purpose and Key Points – The STEM Resume

Published on August 7, 2024

Purpose and Key Points – The STEM/Tech Resume

As you navigate through your academic career, working towards your exciting ever-evolving professional goals, you may wonder what the purpose is of a resume. The answer is short: to secure an initial interview …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Developing a strong CV for Your Graduate School Application: How it Differs from a Resume

Published on August 6, 2024

Embarking on your journey to graduate school involves creating a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that stands out. While a CV can be quite similar to a resume in some aspects, for graduate school applications, it serves a very different purpose. Unlike …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Resume Samples

Data Science Resume Sample

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Computer Science/Tech Resume Sample

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Civil Engineering Resume Sample

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Material Science and Engineering Resume Sample

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Mechanical Engineering Resume Sample

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Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

Shen Tian

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Global Manager - Product Sustainability PPG
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Bob Myers

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • (Retired) VP of Supply Chain Management Evoqua Water Treatment
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Tom Lynskey

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Senior Development Manager Direct Energy
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Nicholas Kirsch

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Technical Lead IAM Robotics
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Debra King

Alumni
  • Houston
  • CEO The Dragonfly Consulting Group
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Timothy James

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Engineering Manager Google
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Angela Foglia

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Group Information Technology Director Howmet Aerospace
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Heather Dannhardt

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Global Director of Product Engineering MSA Innovation, Inc.
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Lisa Biondi

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh
  • Chief Information Officer System One Holdings, LLC
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Rob Troupe

Alumni
  • Independence, KY
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Constance Barnes

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Director of ASAP Replication The City University of New York
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Christopher Simons

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Software Engineering Manager (SDET) Confidential
Meet Christopher >
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Did you know?

95% of Class of 2020 Pitt graduates with degrees in engineering and technology reported that they were working or enrolled in graduate school within six months after graduation. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details! *Other positive career outcomes included military or volunteer positions.

Career Center In-Person Services

  • 200 William Pitt Union
  • 412-383-4473
  • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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