The Engineering Professional Internship Program provides students the opportunity to practice engineering at a professional level for eight, twelve or sixteen months. This professional experience is in-depth and comparable to the work done by graduate engineers in their first or second years of employment. Interns are paid at an appropriate level. Returning interns report having valuable experiences, not only in their area of specialization, but also in the development of interpersonal skills and their ability to write reports, present seminars and supervise others. 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.