Sample cover letter for Internship position at Oloroso Engineering

Dear Mr. Schapiro,

I am writing to express my sincere interest in the Engineering Internship position that Oloroso

Engineering is offering this summer. I am a sophomore chemical engineering student at

Northwestern University, and I noticed this position through McCormick Connect. After reading

more about the position and your company, I believe my talents align perfectly with what

Oloroso Engineering is looking for.

I’ve developed a very diverse background throughout my collegiate career, and have been

exposed to both research and industry as a chemical engineer. As a freshman I received an REU

grant to perform research on microbial fuel cells. I worked with a team of undergraduates to

optimize the fuel cells using anaerobic bacteria. This academic year, I gained exposure to

industry by working on a project for Chicago Chemicals, Inc. through my student organization

involvement. As a student process technician, I had the opportunity to join a team of consultants

and engineers to get a pilot process off the ground. This experience gave me insight into

chemical engineering and opportunity to apply material I have learned in school into practice.

The experience also strengthened my ability to analyze data, and allowed me to further develop a

more intuitive skill of looking at information and making decisions based on it.

While I have a technical background, I enjoy collaborative environments. I’ve held leadership

positions in engineering clubs on campus, as well as executive roles in my fraternity. Further, I

have always been a contributing member in group projects from many disciplines, which has

fine-tuned my work ethic and my communication skills. As such, I believe I have both the

technical and soft skills that would make me a strong employee in your firm.

The Engineering Internship that Oloroso Engineering is offering appeals to me because of the

unique challenges I would face. This position is an excellent starting point for my career, and I

would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about this role. I can be contacted at 555-555-

5555, or through e-mail at [email protected]. Thank you for your time and

consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Bill Gates

Northwestern University

McCormick School of Engineering, Class of ‘13