Industry in Residence - Employer Information
Thank you for your interest in Industry in Residence. Registration for Fall 2025 is currently open.
Industry is Residence is a spotlight of employers in a high traffic area of our College of Engineering buildings in both Lincoln and Omaha. Registration for fall begins in July and registration for spring begins in November. Organizations can participate up to 2 times per semester, per location. Dates are available on a first-come, first-reserved basis.
Register Here - Lincoln City Campus
(Lincoln's Industry in Residence is meant for employers wishing to engage with Agricultural Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering)
FILLED FOR FALL 2025 - Omaha Scott Campus
(Omaha's Industry in Residence is meant for employers wishing to engage with Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering majors)
Engage with the Nebraska Engineering Community
Information Booth - Create brand recognition while having an opportunity to share about your organization, industry, and open positions.
- Depending on where you are participating in Industry in Residence, your booth will be located either:
- in the Common Area of Kiewit Hall's 2nd floor (Lincoln)
- on the 1st floor Atrium of the Peter Kiewit Institute (Omaha)
- Core tabling hours are between 11:00am and 2:00pm
- Giveaways, interactive games, raffles/drawings, position descriptions, brochures, and your active engagement help attract students to your booth
Industry in Residence is marketed through:
- Digital signage throughout all College of Engineering buildings
- Engineering Career Service's events calendar
- Engineering Career Service's weekly Career Connections email sent on Fridays to all College of Engineering undergraduates
We are open to partnering with organizations to maximize your time on campus. If you are interested in doing something not listed here, please let Engineering Career Services know by emailing hireengineering@unl.edu.
Logistics
Parking (Lincoln)
- There is ONE parking spot that will be designated for Industry in Residence in the small parking lot directly to the east of Kiewit Hall. Specific instructions will be emailed to the primary attendee indicated on your registration form.
- After you park, enter Kiewit Hall and check in at the Engineering Student Services suite on the 5th floor (KH A505) to pick up your parking permit, which must be displayed in your vehicle to avoid being towed.
- Additional parking - if you need more than one parking spot, additional parties can park in any of these areas around campus at their own expense:
- Meters around campus
- 14th & Avery Garage– 111 N 14th Street
- 17th & R Garage – 300 N 17th Street
- Engineering Career Services does not validate parking. More information can be found on the Parking and Transit Services website.
Parking (Omaha)
- Industry in Residence employers are able to park in the Pacific Street Garage across the street from PKI (1110 S. 67th Street). Specific instructions on how to pay using the garage kiosk will be emailed to the primary attendee indicated on your registration form.
- When you arrive, a staff member will be waiting for you at the table in the Atrium on the 1st floor of PKI (located directly inside the main doors on the east side of the building). If a staff member is not out in the Atrium, please visit the Engineering Student Services suite (PKI 107) to check in.
Industry in Residence Schedule
September 2025 (Lincoln)
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 No Industry in Residence Labor Day | 2 Vertiv | 3 JEO Consulting Group | 4 No Industry in Residence | 5 Willmar Electric |
8 Whiting-Turner | 9 Olsson | 10 No Industry in Residence Pizza Wednesday | 11 Sampson Construction | 12 Haleon |
15 Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | 16 NUCOR | 17 Lincoln Industries | 18 No Industry in Residence | 19 Hensel Phelps |
22 No Industry in Residence UNL Career Fair Week | 23 No Industry in Residence UNL Career Fair Week | 24 No Industry in Residence UNL Career Fair Week | 25 No Industry in Residence UNL Career Fair Week | 26 No Industry in Residence UNL Career Fair Week |
29 Sandhills Global | 30 McCain Foods |
September 2025 (Omaha)
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|
2 Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest | 3 Alvine | |
9 Interstates | 10 Olsson | |
16 Sampson Construction | 17 Whiting-Turner | 18 RVW |
23 No Industry in Residence UNL Engineering Career Fair | 24 JEO Consulting Group | |
30 Whiting-Turner |
October 2025 (Lincoln)
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
1 No Industry in Residence Pizza Wednesday | 2 Whiting-Turner | 3 Nebraska Department of Transportation | ||
6 Burns & McDonnell | 7 No Industry in Residence Durham School Career Fair | 8 Lincoln Industries | 9 No Industry in Residence | 10 Tenaska |
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| 14 McCain Foods | 15 Buildertrend | 16 No Industry in Residence | 17 No Industry in Residence |
20 No Industry in Residence Fall Break | 21 No Industry in Residence Fall Break | 22 Hausmann Construction | 23 No Industry in Residence | 24 NEBCO |
27 E & A Consulting Group | 28 Haleon | 29 No Industry in Residence Pizza Wednesday | 30 Sampson Construction | 31 Lincoln Electric System |
October 2025 (Omaha)
| Tuesday | Wednesday |
|---|---|
1 NUCOR | |
7 No Industry in Residence Durham School Career Fair | 8 No Industry in Residence Next Day Interviews |
14 Interstates | 15 Valmont |
21 No Industry in Residence Fall Break | 22 Sampson Construction |
28 Hausmann Construction | 29 Metropolitan Utilities District |
November 2025 (Lincoln)
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 Vertiv | 4 | 5 No Industry in Residence Pizza Wednesday | 6 General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems | 7 Brinkmann Constructors |
| 10 | 11 Sandhills Global | 12 No Industry in Residence Pizza Wednesday | 13
| 14 |
17 FNBO | 18 MCL Construction | 19 No Industry in Residence Pizza Wednesday | 20 Nebraska Department of Transportation | 21
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24 No Industry in Residence | 25 No Industry in Residence | 26 No Industry in Residence Thanksgiving Break | 27 No Industry in Residence Thanksgiving Break | 28 No Industry in Residence Thanksgiving Break |
November 2025 (Omaha)
| Tuesday | Wednesday |
|---|---|
4 POET | 5 E & A Consulting Group |
11 Metropolitan Utilities District | 12 Valmont |
18 Mercer Zimmerman | 19 ME Engineers |
25 No Industry in Residence | 26 No Industry in Residence Thanksgiving Break |
December 2025 (Lincoln)
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2 Hausmann Construction | 3 No Industry in Residence Pizza Wednesday | 4 No Industry in Residence | 5
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December 2025 (Omaha)
| Tuesday | Wednesday |
|---|---|
2 Hausmann Construction | 3 ME Engineers |
Engage with Industry in Residence Daily
Employers are here to share information about their organization, answer questions, and build a relationship with you!
Ways to Engage with Industry in Residence
- Stop and chat with the professionals at the information booth to learn more about their organization
- Find out what positions they have available
- Ask about their professional journey
Make a Positive Impression
- Be approachable - smile, make eye contact, and greet them confidently
- Show genuine curiosity - ask follow-up questions based on their answers
- Share your own experiences, projects, or goals when relevant
- Be mindful of their time - if other students are waiting, keep your questions concise and follow up later
How to Make the Most of Industry in Residence
Be Prepared
- Know who is coming - check digital signage, our weekly Career Connections email, and the Engineering Career Services event calendar
- Be ready to introduce yourself: name, major, year, and your career interest
- While this is an informal opportunity to engage with employers, if you have time and want to stand out, do a quick Google search on the organization beforehand
Drop By, Even if You Aren't Job Searching
- Get to know organizations before you apply - building relationships early can give you an edge later
- Gain industry insight that can help guide your career path
- Learn about organizations or roles you may not have considered
Ask Great Questions
- What do you enjoy most about working for your organization?
- Can you describe a recent project your team worked on?
- Do you have job shadow opportunities?
- Would you be willing to participate in an informational interview?
- What kinds of internships or co-op opportunities do you offer?
- What skills or experiences do you value most when hiring engineers?
- How does your organization support early-career engineers?
- What advice would you give someone preparing to enter this industry?
Follow Up
- Grab a business card or ask for their LinkedIn
- Send a quick thank you message
- Stay connected for future opportunities
Pizza Partnerships
Engineers Without Borders, a registered student organization within the College of Engineering, offers employers a sponsorship opportunity to table and provide students with pizza. If you are interested in sponsoring EWB, you can click the link below for more information.