Internships & Career Services

Prepared for Success

Here’s why you see so many smiles at our commencement ceremonies: Our graduates know in that moment exactly where they’re going.

The personalized career services we provide to all our students makes those smiles possible.

Duke offers extensive resources to assist you in securing an internship and launching a meaningful career.

Sydney Hunt, left, and Deborah Liu at Duke University
two people shake hands at a career fair
On September 17, 2024 at the Wilson Center TechConnect brings Duke’s community of outstanding engineering and computer science students together with the world’s leading high-tech employers.

The Place to Start: Engineering Career Hub

We’ve built an online portal—especially for engineering students—that can connect you with real-world advice, support and expertise.

What You’ll Find There

  • Career advisors available by appointment
  • Internship opportunities
  • Employer profiles and job listings
  • Calendar of recruiting events
Enter the Portal

Undergraduates

The Duke Career Center is for you long before senior year. It’s a place where you can explore content and access resources curated especially for engineering students.

Services Offered Include

  • 1:1 career advising
  • Drop-in advice on resumes and cover letters
  • Interviewing skills development
Enter the Portal
Student speaks with a corporate recruiter at Duke University
Crowd in the atrium of the Fitzpatrick Center at Duke University

Master’s Students

We’ve assembled a dedicated team of experts to assist and empower our engineering master’s students as they launch into high-impact careers. Typically, two-thirds (or more) of our master’s graduate are employed within six months of graduation.

Master’s Student Portal

PhD Students

Duke’s Career Hub and the Career Center are where PhD students explore interests, define values, and identify strengths.

With PhD Plus, expand your horizons beyond academia to include leadership opportunities in industry, medicine, law and public policy.

Enter the Portal
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Students with awards at Duke University
PhD Plus Program Leadership Award and EGSC Service Award: Imari Walker Karega, Joana Sipe, Shreyas Hegde, Josin Tom

PhD Plus

Most doctoral students aren’t sure what they want to do with their advanced degree when they start. Our interactive career exploration program adds to the PhD experience with engaging professional speakers from across all options to help students decide where to apply their talents.

Program Features Include

  • Career exploration in three domains: Academia; Industry & Government; and Entrepreneurship, Business, Law & Consulting
  • Interaction with Duke Engineering alumni
  • Skills-based professional development workshops
About PhD Plus