Engineering Resources
You won’t know it all. No one was born with their minds full of knowledge and wisdom. You will have to acquire these intentionally. That’s why it is important to read textbooks, attend conferences, join a support group, watch videos, etc.
Networking for Engineers
American Society for Engineering Education
ASEE members explore fellowship opportunities and read about the latest developments and advances in engineering research. Students use ASEE’s career center to find internship, mentoring, and career options
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
SHPE is the nation’s largest association dedicated to fostering Hispanic leadership in the STEM field. Offers professional development opportunities. Members get access to online webinars and their ScholarSHPE Foundation.
National Society of Black Engineers
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. NSBE, founded in 1975, supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering
Society of Women in Engineering
SWE is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. Our mission is to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
With over 200 student associations worldwide, AIAA helps members make peer connections that can lead to professional collaboration. Members participate in international design competitions to improve their engineering skills even before they earn their degree.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IEEE connects members with professional and educational opportunities and volunteer training programs. IEEE features industry-recognized publications, as well as a well-maintained library in different engineering fields
National Society of Professional Engineers
NSPE welcomes professional engineers from any practice area. NSPE offers professional development opportunities and helps individuals meet licensure or certification requirements in several states. Members can access an active job board with nationwide open positions
American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCE offers resources for engineering students, including continuing education units and Professional Engineer Exam preparation. Members can access journals and digital publications and find networking, mentoring, and volunteer opportunities.
American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
Environmental engineering bachelor’s or master’s students get free AAEES membership up to a year after graduation. Membership includes a digital subscription to Environmental Engineering and Scientist, discounts, and AAEES networking event participation.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
With over 60,000 members from over 110 countries, AIChE offers many benefits. AIChE gives members unlimited access to live and recorded webinars. Members access electronic newsletters and publications with the latest development and research findings. Members can also use AIChE’s career development services.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME members come from over 150 countries and currently number more than 110,000. Open to all engineers, ASME offers training and professional development opportunities, continuing education courses, and print and digital publications.
Engineering Internships
www.EngineeringJobs.com
The website focuses on full-time engineering jobs. That said, students can find internship programs with support from technical companies nationwide.
GlassDoor
Engineering students can see internship opportunities nationwide and read descriptions and reviews of the companies offering the programs.
www.Internships.com
Students can find engineering internships and training programs offered by companies nationwide. The website includes internship opportunities for students in any engineering field.
LinkedIn updates its list of internships for engineering students often. The site shows programs from all over the country.
Washington Internship for Students of Engineering
Taking place at the nation’s capital, the WISE internship program lasts nine weeks. WISE helps engineering students understand and exercise their role in the legislative and regulatory process.
Boeing Aircraft
Boeing provides internship opportunities for aerospace engineering students. Undergraduates getting a degree in electrical, industrial, or chemical engineering can apply as well.
Google offers internships for engineering students, future computer programmers, and business majors. The website also includes employment opportunities.
Apps, Tools, & Tech. in Engineering
Engineering Cookbook
The app provides mechanical engineers and designers with a handy reference tool. They can look up specific information on the jobsite, including duct design, formulas and conversion factors, and fan basics.
AutoCAD 360
The mobile version of AutoCAD, the app performs many of the same tasks as the desktop program. Engineers and other construction professionals can create, view, edit, and mark up materials on the jobsite with their mobile devices.
Smart Tools Pro HD
Users can access 16 different tools to help them with different tasks. The device comes with a level, compass, QR code reader, magnetic flux monitor, and GPS.
WolframAlpha
WolframAlpha gets information from thousands of domains. Users get instant answers to questions about the weather, movies, engineering calculations and measurements, and design.
E3.Series
Electrical engineers use this software to create efficient, error-free designs and calculations. It performs multiple complex computations and provides a platform for real-time collaboration. Users can customize the software to meet the technical needs of specific projects.
Engineering Field Tools
The engineering tool suits field-based engineers working on conservation projects. EFT helps practitioners survey and design grassed waterways and erosion control terrace systems. It also offers hydraulic formulations.
HoloLens
A wireless, Wi-Fi enabled, scalable mixed reality device, HoloLens provides an immersive experience. Users learn new skills or get advanced training in several fields including engineering, manufacturing, and healthcare.
MATLAB or MathCAD
A powerful programming and computing platform. Assists scientists and engineers. It helps them perform complex computations, develop algorithms, analyze and correlate data, and create accurate models.
Education & Skill Development
Canvas Network
The Canvas Network offers free courses in many study areas, including engineering and technology. Students use the courses to grow their knowledge of a specific engineering subfield or explore a new one.
Coursera
Engineering students can access Coursera offerings for free if not applying the class credits to a degree. As of 2021, Coursera offers over 1,600 courses in many academic subjects, completely free.
EdX
Most EdX courses remain free for students to audit. EdX works with several academic and corporate partners to build industry-relevant coursework. Students use it to upgrade their knowledge and skills in different professional arenas, including engineering.
www.Engineering.com
Students explore the website’s webinars, ebooks, and research papers. The content covers several engineering subfields and different topics for professionals at different career stages.
MIT OpenCourseware
MIT OpenCourseware offers free openly-licensed learning materials for students and educators. The site maintains several engineering courses in different subfields.
MOOC List
Engineering students can find massive open online courses in almost all engineering subfields. They explore these classes on their own for audit or enroll through their university for credit.
PDHdirect
PDHdirect features continuing education courses and professional development options. The site offers the content in different formats, including live webinars, recorded on-demand webcasts, and online instruction.
PDHengineer
Engineering students and practicing engineers pick from over 200 continuing education classes. Vetted instructors in engineering subfields including HVAC, renewable energy, structural engineering, and transportation offer the trainings.
RedVector
RedVector offers continuing education courses for professionals in different fields including engineers, architects, and contractors. The offerings meet licensure, certification, and renewal criteria.
The Engineering Toolbox
Resources, Tools and Basic Information for Engineering and Design of Technical Applications. This website has an impressive array of charts, tables, formulas, definitions, properties, parameters and standards. It contains thousands of these, ranging from the coefficient of linear expansion of materials to properties of dry air.