Engineering Expo Information For Students

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

Spring Engineering Expo

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

• Dates and Time:
  February 24 & 25, 2026
  10:00AM – 4:00PM CT
• Location:
  Engineering Education and Research Center (EER)
• Event Info:
  Due to the rescheduling of Expo, the event will now be held over 2 days. Check the event page on 12twenty@Texas regularly to view which employers are attending on each day.

Additional Expo Programming

Preparing for Engineering Expo

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

• Career Fair Prep & Checklist
  Everything you need to get ready to go to the career fair.
• Researching Employers
  Prepare for conversations with employers by researching their organization before Expo.
• Elevator Pitch
  Getting your goals crafted into a few introductory sentences.
• Resume Tips
  Including a resume template to help get you started.
• Professional Attire
  What to wear to make the best first impression.
• 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.

• Fall Engineering Expo typically takes place in September, and information is available in August.
• Spring Engineering Expo typically takes place in late January/early February, and information is available in January.