Employers choose the student most suitable for their organization through an application and interview process. Work experience is for a minimum of eight continuous months and a maximum of sixteen months. The first four-month work period is considered the probationary training period. Both the company and the student have the option of terminating the agreement. While employed, the student's work assignments usually relate to their field of study.
Projects generally involve research, development and design.
The student is required to do internship reports for each four-month term, and a final report upon completion of the work placement. A student who does not successfully complete the internship program is deemed to have failed the program. Students who are employed remain a degree candidate and will return to the University of Saskatchewan to complete their studies. Successful completion of their internship program will give a student their Degree in Engineering with Internship. Please note that this is not a placement program.