Corporate Engagement
Founded in 1867, CEE at Illinois is a respected and top-ranked program for civil and environmental engineering education and research. Students at CEE are preparing every day for an engineering career, and Industry Partners can play an important role in nurturing these future industry leaders.
CEE Industry Partners connect with
THE NATION'S TOP STUDENTS
For more than 150 years, Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois has produced top engineers who have designed, built and improved the nation’s, and increasingly the world’s, infrastructure.
CEE STUDENT & JOB FAIR INFORMATION
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CEE GRADUATES*
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CEE AT ILLINOIS
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CEE STUDENTS SECURE THEIR DESTINATION AFTER GRADUATION*
2024 U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT RANKINGS
Why collaborate with CEE?
Connect with one of the best civil engineering programs in the country. Top-tier faculty who lead cutting-edge research and teach practical skills ensure that our students graduate with the best possible preparation for a career in civil engineering. Our graduates are in extremely high demand and typically receive multiple job offers from a variety of companies.
Why join IPP?
Companies who are part of the Industry Partners Program (IPP) gain visibility among our students, faculty, and alumni—more than 15,000 of the brightest practitioners, researchers, and leaders in the field.
- Access to CEE students for recruitment
- Input into the direction of research and academic programs
- An increased visible presence in the department
Partnering with CEE will give your organization an edge, with hands-on help from our team. The possibilities are limitless!
Ready to learn more?
Want to learn more about becoming a partner? Click below for more information on how to enroll and view all the benefits of IPP.
We can help you become more involved.
Have questions about the Industry Partners Program? Are you a current participant who would like to take advantage of the perks? We're here to help!
Industry Partners Program & Corporate Relations Contact
E.J. Ignacio
Interim Associate Director, Industry Partners Program
Teaching Assistant Professor
(217) 300-7642
eignaci2@illinois.edu
Alumni Relations Contact
Amy Whitaker
Assistant Director of Alumni & Career Services
1210 Newmark Civil Engineering Lab
205 N. Mathews Ave., Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 300-2341
amwhit@illinois.edu