At the internationally recognized NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (CEET), we shape students into engineers ready to change the world. Our fully accredited programs emphasize hands-on experience, and our small classes are taught by experienced, dedicated faculty. We immerse our students in research and problem-solving in a range of fields. Complemented by close partnerships with regional industries, our personalized approach leads to a near-perfect job placement rate after graduation.

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Engineering Building
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Career Opportunities

We have university-wide and engineering-specific job fairs that give you the opportunity to get a job or internship with one of many leading companies that regularly recruit our students. These opportunities cover a wide range of fields including aerospace, automotive, health systems, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, telecommunications and many more. We also have free career services that aid in your job search. Companies who hire our graduates include:

  • Abbott
  • Boeing
  • Caterpillar
  • Collins Aerospace
  • John Deere
  • Motorola
  • International Motors
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Woodward

Hear from Our Huskies


Fuel your passion and surpass your potential with an engineering degree at NIU. Learn about the exciting and innovative opportunities that await at the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.


Learn how Soka Suliman's experiences in the classroom as a mechanical engineering major shaped his future.


2023 NIU graduate Negin Pournazari talks about her experience as an industrial and systems engineering major at NIU.

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See the calendar below and register for one of our upcoming events to learn more about what CEET can offer you.

Our Faculty Focus on You.

Our professors inspire excellence inside – and outside – of the classroom. They connect you to the real world. They are recognized nationally and internationally for their research, scholarship or artistry. And they are in your corner as you work with them to achieve your goals.

Christine Nguyen

Christine Nguyen
Associate Professor,
Industrial and Systems Engineering

Nick Pohlman

Nick Pohlman
Professor,
Mechanical Engineering

Mahdi Vaezi

Mahdi Vaezi
Assistant Professor,
Engineering Technology

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