Hosted by the Engineering Career Assistance Center (ECAC), Engineering Expo is one of the largest career fairs in the nation, open to current UT Austin students and alumni.

Benefits of attending the Expo include:

  • Discovering various employers, industries, jobs and more
  • Practicing professional communication by engaging with engineers and recruiters from 200+ employer organizations
  • Gaining insider knowledge on company culture, job expectations and hiring processes
  • Understanding what companies look for in candidates, like background, technical skills, foundational skills etc.

Event Dates, Location and Details

Engineering Expo UT Austin student talking to employerEngineering Expo students and employers in the gymnasium

Fall Engineering Expo

Fall Engineering Expo is the Cockrell School of Engineering’s flagship recruiting event of the fall semester.

Dates
September 10-11, 2025

Location
UT Austin Rec Sports Center 
2001 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, 78712

Registration
Event registration and additional information available August 2025.

Additional Fall Expo Programming

Senior Reception

The Senior Reception is an exclusive networking event for graduating Cockrell seniors and employers held the night before the Fall Expo. The Senior Reception provides a chance for seniors to chat with industry representatives over hors d'oeuvres; no resume required. Business casual attire required.

  • Dates: Dates to be announced in Fall 2025.
  • Location: TBD
  • Registration: Event registration opens soon.

Preparing for Engineering Expo

ECAC provides a variety of resources to help students prepare for Expo, including:

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Career Fair Prep & Checklist
Everything you need to get ready to go to the career fair.

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Researching Employers
Prepare for conversations with employers by researching their organization before Expo.

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Elevator Pitch
Getting your goals crafted into a few introductory sentences.

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Resume Tips
Including a resume template to help get you started.

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Professional Attire
What to wear to make the best first impression.

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ECAC Workshops
Get ready for your future career through our ECAC workshops provided throughout the year.

Interested in Volunteering for Expo?

Expo volunteers earn $25/hour for their registered engineering student organization while enhancing its visibility with employers. Volunteering is also a great way for students to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Expo event. Volunteers must be current Cockrell School students.

Volunteer registration opens a few weeks prior to the event. Look out for posted flyers and invites from student org leaders.

Upcoming Expos

Interested in attending a future Engineering Expo event? It's never too early to start planning.

Spring Engineering Expo

The Spring Expo is the Cockrell School of Engineering’s flagship recruiting event of the spring semester.

  • Dates: Dates to be announced in Fall 2025.
  • Location: UT Austin Rec Sports Center
  • Registration: Event registration and additional information available January 2026.
Have questions or need more information?

Please visit the Engineering Career Assistance Center (ECAC) in EER 2.604 during normal drop-in hours:
Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-11:30AM and 1:00PM-4:30PM

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