Job Description
We are in search of a Summer Co-Op Mechanical Engineer to join our Power & Water Solutions business based in Cranberry Township, PA. We will offer you hands-on work experience and on-the-job training supported by senior engineers and mentorship.
Power & Water Solutions is an industry-leading controls automation company that focuses on providing applications in the renewable (solar, hydro, wind), fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation, and water treatment plants sectors. We focus on upgrading existing plant control systems with industry-leading automation controls and instrumentation to promote the sustainability and longevity of our North American power grid and wastewater infrastructure.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Be part of a global, collaborative, and innovative team passionate about solving complex electrical, mechanical, and software problems
- Learn about automation solutions for our project process and products to meet our customer demands
- Immediately contribute to application design and engineering execution of projects
- Provide new and diverse ideas to the engineering and management teams
- Be given opportunities to build and develop your technical capabilities
- Have opportunities to work in an office, travel to the field, visit vendors, and/or observe system manufacturing and testing activities
- Can expect to receive a real-world application of engineering principles balanced with an understanding of customer needs and financial/schedule constraints
- Be paired with senior engineers to provide you with mentorship and training
- Work together with other co-ops on specific multi-functional projects
Who you are:
A student excited about being part of an active team of global problem-solvers, all working together to make the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. You are interested in renewable and traditional energy solutions and improving our water treatment processes throughout the world.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Pursuing bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electro-mechanical engineering
- Perform work in an office environment and at customer sites within operating facilities (e.g., power plant) which includes walking on grating, use of stairs and ladders, hot or cold ambient temperatures with a potential high noise level, as well as carrying mechanical hardware weighing up to 40 pounds and the ability to be on your feet for a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to do multiple co-op rotations. We will work with you and your school schedule to plan for it.
- Ability to travel up to 5%
- Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Enrolled in a formal Co-Op program as part of your bachelor’s degrees curriculum
- Ability to return for multiple co-op rotations
