Engineering
Global Internship Abroad Position Description

Engineering

CEA CAPA Internships Abroad is continuously broadening our internship opportunities around the world and takes care to align each internship with an intern’s experience and area of interest.

Please note some internship abroad placements may need candidates to have completed upper-level courses in the respective area, possess specific set of skills, and/or be capable of demonstrating knowledge. Here is a sample of what engineering global internships abroad can entail.

*Note: Engineering internships will require candidates to have completed several upper-division relevant courses and may require additional placement hours throughout the program.

Position Description

Engineering internships are offered in a variety of career fields and offer the unique opportunity to engage in technical and/or research based projects. Some duties can include but are not limited to:

• Operating specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision techniques
• Assisting in drafting proposals to win bids
• Estimating resource requirements for development or production projects
• Assisting engineers in technical development of products and research
• Explaining project details to potential clients and general public

Competency & Skill Development

Displayed below are examples of industry-specific competencies and transferable skills previous interns have developed through our internship placements. Every internship is crafted to align with the distinct goals of the intern and the requirements of their industry. This customization is identified through our placement process and expands as the intern begins their internship and engages with their supervisor.

Industry Specific Competency & Transferable Skill Development:

1. Communicate technical aspects of a project clearly to a non-technical audience such as clients and/or general public.
2. Understand needs and project requirements to create a proposal or design.
3. Demonstrate practical application of engineering science and technology.

NACE Competency & Skill Development:

CEA CAPA is committed to elevating students' career readiness. Across various career fields, CEA CAPA is dedicated to securing internship placements that enable students to develop essential transferable skills (NACE Career Readiness Competencies).

These competencies, identified by U.S. employers, are crucial for undergraduate students to acquire before graduation, ensuring they are well-prepared and competitive in today's job market.

Career &
Self Development

Leadership

Communication

Professionalism

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Equity &
Inclusion

Technology

Available Destinations

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