Current Undergraduate Students
Career development is built into the undergraduate experience through the Engineering Student Success Center. Dedicated staff provide one-on-one coaching, skill-building workshops, and networking events throughout the year to support students as they explore internships, research opportunities, full-time positions, and graduate school.
Highlights include two annual career fairs, the ITR300 internship preparation course, and a weekly careers newsletter. The college also collaborates with local, regional, and global employers to connect students with real-world opportunities in industries that align with their interests.
Lisa Kuosmanen
Career Education Specialist
Supports first-year undergraduate students
401.874.5119
lkuosmanen@uri.edu
Lauren Creamer
Career Services & Employer Relations Coordinator
Supports undergraduate students (Year 2 and higher) and Graduate students
Bliss Hall Suite 420
lauren_creamer@uri.edu
Internships & Research Opportunities
Approximately 85% of engineering undergraduates gain hands-on experience through at least one internship or research opportunity—and many complete two or more before graduation. These real-world experiences are essential for success in engineering careers after graduation.
Most students complete internships during the summer for pay rather than academic credit. In fact, 99% of students who completed internships in 2022, 2023, and 2024 were paid for their work.
Full-Time Job Search
Engineering students at URI receive personalized support as they prepare for life after graduation. Whether you’re entering the workforce or continuing on to graduate school, the Engineering Student Success Center staff are here to help you every step of the way – from exploring your options to accepting your first offer.
Graduates from the College of Engineering are highly sought after – 97% are employed in their field or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Career services include one-on-one advising, job search strategies, resume reviews, and mock interviews. Students also have access to career exploration tools such as What Can I Do With This Major? and the Occupational Outlook Handbook, as well as detailed data on job titles, employers, and salary outcomes by major.
Graduate School Pathways
Many engineering students at URI choose to continue their education after graduation, pursuing advanced degrees such as a Master’s (M.S.), Doctorate (Ph.D.), MBA, or even M.D. Our FastTrack: Accelerated B.S./M.S. Degrees option is also very popular with students. If you’re considering graduate school, it’s a good idea to start early – especially if you plan to pursue research-intensive programs or a Ph.D.
The Engineering Student Success Center offers guidance and support for all graduate pathways. Our staff can help you explore programs, identify opportunities, and strengthen your application.
Students pursuing medical or clinical careers should also connect with URI’s Pre-Health Advisor for additional support.
Resources and Opportunities
- For help with resumes, networking, job searches, salary negotiation, and more, visit the Center for Career and Experiential Education.
- To explore events, internships, and job postings — or to connect directly with employers — visit Handshake.
- For undergraduate research opportunities, including funded programs, visit Undergraduate Research.
Our graduates go on to work with leading companies such as:
| Amazon | General Dynamics | Pfizer | Turner Construction |
| Raytheon | Boston Scientific | AECOM | |
| Merck | NASA | Amgen | Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence |
| Siemens | Toray Plastics | PepsiCo | Boeing |
And continue their education at top universities like:
| MIT | Stanford | Harvard | UC Berkeley |
| Georgia Tech | Carnegie Mellon | ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) | Caltech |
| The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University | Johns Hopkins University | Columbia University | Purdue University |
| University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School | Duke University | Cornell | URI |