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 »

PEY Co-op overview for employers »

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

MEng Co-op overview for employers »

Our students

Each year, 1,000+ PEY Co-op students secure positions through a dedicated job board of 5,000+ 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 »

Jeslyn Lorraine Winoto, Chemical Engineering

In my Operations Strategy co-op role at Thermo Fisher, I contribute to project engineering and continuous improvement initiatives in pharmaceutical manufacturing, applying chemical engineering principles such as process flow mapping while working with various manufacturing software systems. My co-op experience has shaped my career goals toward automation initiatives, data-driven decision-making, and roles that extend beyond traditional chemical engineering design.

Dante Capobianco, Computer Engineering

During my co-op at Meta as a Software Engineer Intern, I built full-stack applications from the ground up, applying what I learned at U of T while gaining new skills in API integration, error handling, and accessible design. For me, the hands-on experience has been a game-changer, something you simply can’t get from the classroom alone.

Sofiia Savchyn, Electrical Engineering

Doing PEY program at U of T Engineering truly transformed my career path. I got the opportunity to work in a unique, brilliant team at t.0 technology and contribute to cutting edge research, and as an early career professional, it has given me the confidence and the tools to approach any future problem I have with resilience and with curiosity. And that’s a tool every engineer should have under their belt.

Vama Dave, Computer Engineering

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

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.

Olivia Tracey, Manager, Data Science & Strategy, Birch Hill Equity Partners

Being a PEY Co-op employer benefitted our organization greatly. For years, we have hosted many successful interns who took on tasks and projects that continuously improved the plant’s efficiency and capacity, and left many positive footprints behind. They introduced alternative ways of thinking, and new technologies or techniques that enhanced our processes and encouraged continuous growth within the plant.

Allan Kuan, Structural Designer, RJC Engineers

The contributions that University of Toronto students have made over the years include becoming great permanent full-time staff that continues their legacy at RJC. They also help us with technical developments, bringing new perspectives, as well as innovative thinking. Having them work for us enables us to get the best talent that’s available in the city as well as the country.

Catarina Costa Coelho Alves, University Relations Program Manager, AMD

One of the main reasons we’ve really enjoyed partnering with the University of Toronto and hiring PEY Co-op students is that they truly listen to industry trends. Our industry moves very fast, and we see the University actively implementing those changes into its curriculum. It’s an amazing opportunity to partner with them, and we’re really looking forward to continuing the partnership for years to come.

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 1^st in Canada and 12^th in the world for graduate employability.
Employers are consistently impressed with the technical abilities and professional contributions of our students.