# Welcome to the Engineering Career Centre!

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# PEY Co-op: Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s engineering careers

The **Professional Experience Year Co-op Program (PEY Co-op)** is U of T Engineering's flagship work-experience program that enables undergraduate engineering students to:

- graduate with up to 20 months of work experience
- earn a competitive salary
- develop invaluable professional and job search skills

- expand your network with industry professionals worldwide
- enhance your learning journey with practical insights that complement your studies

[Co-op info for undergraduate students »](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/about-pey-co-op/pey-co-op-overview/)

[PEY Co-op overview for employers »](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/employer/programataglance/)

Co-op is a partnership

that benefits both students and employers

**NEW**

### MEng Co-op for students starting in Fall 2026

Graduate student co-op experience while earning a Master of Engineering degree

[Co-op info for MEng students](https://gradstudies.engineering.utoronto.ca/master-of-engineering-meng/meng-co-op-program/)

[MEng Co-op overview for employers »](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/employer/meng-co-op-employer-info/)

## Our students

- Each year, **1,000+ PEY Co-op students** secure positions through a dedicated job board of **3,000+ positions.**
- PEY Co-op is open to **Canadian and international students** at U of T Engineering.
- Training starts in first year, allowing students to hone **critical job-search and professional skills** before starting a work term.
- A work term of **12 to16 months** allows students to make significant strides on the job, tackling complex roles and projects.
- Average annual salaries range from the **$55K to more than $90K (CAD)**, and many students **graduate with a job offer in-hand.**

[PEY Co-op as a student »](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/about-pey-co-op/pey-co-op-overview/)

### Aryan Baweja, Chemical Engineering, Year 4

*Battery technology is an exciting space right now in the electric vehicle industry. I saw this first-hand during my 16-month PEY Co-op at Litens where I worked on project design. The length of my work term also meant I had the freedom to lead a cell dissection and battery characterization project and see how all divisions of engineering come together as a team.*

### Vama Dave, Computer Engineering, Year 4

*During my 16-month PEY Co-op work term, I had the privilege of being a part of the dynamic team at Accedo, a leading media solutions company, where I served as an iOS Developer. This experience not only helped me hone my technical skills but also fuelled my passion for merging computer engineering with innovative media solutions.*

### Aryan Baweja, Chemical Engineering, Year 4

*Battery technology is an exciting space right now in the electric vehicle industry. I saw this first-hand during my 16-month PEY Co-op at Litens where I worked on project design. The length of my work term also meant I had the freedom to lead a cell dissection and battery characterization project and see how all divisions of engineering come together as a team.*

### Vama Dave, Computer Engineering, Year 4

*During my 16-month PEY Co-op work term, I had the privilege of being a part of the dynamic team at Accedo, a leading media solutions company, where I served as an iOS Developer. This experience not only helped me hone my technical skills but also fuelled my passion for merging computer engineering with innovative media solutions.*

### Coby Segall, Sr. Manager, Engineering Product Innovation, Zebra Technologies

*As the PEY Co-op lead for Zebra, I am continually impressed by the caliber of PEY Co-op students that come through our doors year after year. I am proud to partner with the PEY Co-op program and with the excellent staff at the PEY Co-op management office.*

### Vipul Agrawal, Senior Manager Demand & Conservation Planning, IESO

*PEY students bring forward a renewed enthusiasm each year, as they quickly ramp up and get engaged into the core IESO work streams and projects. Over the duration of their term, students are assigned core deliverables, in addition to 'exploratory' projects that student undertake that align with their interest and IESO mandate. There is also a strong commitment from the regular IESO staff and new students to establish an effective mentorship program, and actively look for opportunities to provide exposure to other aspects of the business and the sector in general.*

### Coby Segall, Sr. Manager, Engineering Product Innovation, Zebra Technologies

*As the PEY Co-op lead for Zebra, I am continually impressed by the caliber of PEY Co-op students that come through our doors year after year. I am proud to partner with the PEY Co-op program and with the excellent staff at the PEY Co-op management office.*

### Vipul Agrawal, Senior Manager Demand & Conservation Planning, IESO

*PEY students bring forward a renewed enthusiasm each year, as they quickly ramp up and get engaged into the core IESO work streams and projects. Over the duration of their term, students are assigned core deliverables, in addition to 'exploratory' projects that student undertake that align with their interest and IESO mandate. There is also a strong commitment from the regular IESO staff and new students to establish an effective mentorship program, and actively look for opportunities to provide exposure to other aspects of the business and the sector in general.*

## Our employers

- PEY Co-op employers come from around the world, across diverse sectors.
- Each year, **700+ employers** register with PEY Co-op to hire our students.
- With cumulative **work terms of up to 20 months**, hiring managers can nurture PEY Co-op students just like a core team member.
- Industry leaders recognize the value of a U of T degree — we rank **1st in Canada and 12th in the world** for [graduate employability](https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/best-universities/best-universities-graduate-jobs-global-university-employability-ranking).
- Employers are consistently impressed with the technical abilities and professional contributions of our students.

[PEY Co-op as an employer »](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/employer/co-opemployerguide/)

## PEY Co-op news

[U of T Engineering Dean Chris Yip on how the Defy Gravity campaign is making a difference](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-engineering-dean-chris-yip-on-how-the-defy-gravity-campaign-is-making-a-difference/)

[How this engineering student’s passion for fusion energy took him to the U.K. and back](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/how-this-engineering-students-passion-for-fusion-energy-took-him-to-the-u-k-and-back/)

[‘You learn how to learn’: How one U of T grad gained the confidence to take on big challenges in clean energy and more](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/you-learn-how-to-learn-how-one-u-of-t-grad-gained-the-confidence-to-take-on-big-challenges-in-clean-energy-and-more/)

[U of T Engineering Dean Chris Yip on how the Defy Gravity campaign is making a difference](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-engineering-dean-chris-yip-on-how-the-defy-gravity-campaign-is-making-a-difference/)

[How this engineering student’s passion for fusion energy took him to the U.K. and back](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/how-this-engineering-students-passion-for-fusion-energy-took-him-to-the-u-k-and-back/)

[‘You learn how to learn’: How one U of T grad gained the confidence to take on big challenges in clean energy and more](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/you-learn-how-to-learn-how-one-u-of-t-grad-gained-the-confidence-to-take-on-big-challenges-in-clean-energy-and-more/)

[U of T Engineering Dean Chris Yip on how the Defy Gravity campaign is making a difference](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/u-of-t-engineering-dean-chris-yip-on-how-the-defy-gravity-campaign-is-making-a-difference/)

[How this engineering student’s passion for fusion energy took him to the U.K. and back](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/how-this-engineering-students-passion-for-fusion-energy-took-him-to-the-u-k-and-back/)

[‘You learn how to learn’: How one U of T grad gained the confidence to take on big challenges in clean energy and more](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/you-learn-how-to-learn-how-one-u-of-t-grad-gained-the-confidence-to-take-on-big-challenges-in-clean-energy-and-more/)

[See more PEY Co-op news](https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/tag/pey-co-op/)

## Event information

- [Where to Find Event Listings](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/ecc-events/where-to-find-event-listings/)
- [Submit Your Event Engagement Request](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/ecc-events/submit-your-event-engagement-request/)
- [Ottawa Industry Tour](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/ecc-events/ottawa-industry-tour/)
- [PEY Co-op Awards](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/ecc-events/pey-co-op-recognition-awards/)
- [PEY Co-op Edge Conference](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/ecc-events/pey-co-op-edge-conference/)

## Quick links

- [PEY Co-op Student Registration](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/about-pey-co-op/registration/)
- [Co-op Programs Overview for Employers](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/employer/)
- [Salary Guides](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/employer/co-opemployerguide/salary-guides-work-terms/)
- [Hiring FAQs](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/employer/co-opemployerguide/hiring-faqs-2/)
- [U of T Co-op Portal](https://ecc-uoft-coop-csm.symplicity.com/)

## Have questions?

[Contact ECC Team »](https://engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/about-ecc/contact/)