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Co Op Electrical Engineering Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Kokosing

Fall 2026 Co-op

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $16.50/hr

The Co-op Program at Kokosing is designed to provide you with practical construction industry ... Project Engineering * SafetySpecialist * Surveying * Estimating * Marine Work * Project Design ...

Kokosing

Fall 2026 Co-op

Colonial Heights, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $17.50/hr

The Co-op Program at Kokosing is designed to provide you with practical construction industry ... Project Engineering * SafetySpecialist * Surveying * Estimating * Marine Work * Project Design ...

Kokosing

Fall 2026 Co-op

Colonial Heights, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $16.75/hr

The Co-op Program at Kokosing is designed to provide you with practical construction industry ... Project Engineering * SafetySpecialist * Surveying * Estimating * Marine Work * Project Design ...

Kokosing

Fall 2026 Co-op

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$15.25 - $17.50/hr

The Co-op Program at Kokosing is designed to provide you with practical construction industry ... Project Engineering * SafetySpecialist * Surveying * Estimating * Marine Work * Project Design ...

Kokosing

Fall 2026 Co-op

Richmond, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $17.75/hr

The Co-op Program at Kokosing is designed to provide you with practical construction industry ... Project Engineering * SafetySpecialist * Surveying * Estimating * Marine Work * Project Design ...

Kokosing

Fall 2026 Co-op

Richmond, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $17.75/hr

The Co-op Program at Kokosing is designed to provide you with practical construction industry ... Project Engineering * SafetySpecialist * Surveying * Estimating * Marine Work * Project Design ...

Electra Aero, Inc.

Electra Aero Co-op

Manassas, VA · On-site

$5.2K - $6.1K/mo

The Role Electra Aero Co-op - Fall 2026 Electra Aero is seeking enthusiastic college students in a variety of engineering disciplines (aerospace, mechanical, structural, manufacturing, electrical ...

HII

FALL 2026 DESIGNER CO-OP

Newport News, VA

$37K - $51K/yr

This role works alongside experienced designers, engineers, planners, and production teams to ... A Designer Co-Op may support teams in areas such as: • Structural Design • Electrical Design ...

Kokosing

Summer 2027 Co-op Mid-Atlantic

Richmond, VA · On-site

The Co-op Program at Kokosing is designed to provide you with practical construction industry ... Project Engineering * SafetySpecialist * Surveying * Estimating * Marine Work * Project Design ...

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Mpr Associates, Inc.

Summer/Co-op Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

... co-op engineering opportunities. If you have an excellent academic background, desire to grow ... Typical engineering projects may involve: * Thermal hydraulic, structural, and electrical analysis ...

Mpr Associates, Inc.

Summer/Co-op Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

... co-op engineering opportunities. If you have an excellent academic background, desire to grow ... Typical engineering projects may involve: * Thermal hydraulic, structural, and electrical analysis ...

Mpr Associates, Inc.

Summer/Co-op Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$1.0K - $1.4K/wk

... co-op engineering opportunities. If you have an excellent academic background, desire to grow ... Typical engineering projects may involve: * Thermal hydraulic, structural, and electrical analysis ...

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What is the difference between Co Op Electrical Engineering vs Electrical Technician?

AspectCo Op Electrical EngineeringElectrical Technician
CredentialsTypically pursuing or have completed a bachelor's degree in electrical engineeringUsually holds a diploma or associate degree in electrical technology
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, testing, and project planning in labs or office settingsInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in industrial or commercial sites
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, tech companies, manufacturing, utilitiesManufacturing plants, construction sites, maintenance companies

Co Op Electrical Engineering students gain experience in design and analysis, often working on projects, while Electrical Technicians focus on hands-on installation and maintenance tasks. Both roles are essential in the electrical industry but differ in responsibilities and educational background.

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Electrical Engineering Co Op/Intern - All Mills

pca

Counce, TN

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Internship

Posted 11 days ago

Packaging Corporation Of America rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 120 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

Electrical Engineering Co Op/Intern

We are seeking resumes for an electrical engineering co-op. This application may lead to three potential job titles depending on mill needs: an electrical reliability engineering co-op, an electrical project engineering co-op, or a process control engineering co-op. The primary responsibilities of each are detailed below.

Electrical Reliability Engineering Co-Op

  • Support electrical reliability assignments that improve mill safety, equipment performance, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
  • Work with reliability engineers, maintenance, operations, and mill personnel to troubleshoot electrical and equipment reliability issues.
  • Apply predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to improve equipment reliability and support root-cause failure analyses.
  • Assist with special reliability projects and additional assignments that support safe, efficient, and reliable mill operations.
  • Additional duties as requested by management.

Electrical Project Engineering Co-Op

  • Support electrical project engineering assignments involving planning, design, installation, commissioning, and startup of mill electrical equipment.
  • Assist with electrical equipment projects, including motors, MCCs, lighting, valves, switches, sensors, cameras, instrumentation, and related systems.
  • Use AutoCAD, P&ID drawings, process information systems, Trident, Microsoft Office, and other company software to update drawings, create new project documentation, and maintain equipment files.
  • Coordinate with project engineers, operations, contractors, maintenance shops, and other disciplines to support safe project execution, installation, and startup.
  • Support project management activities such as scope development, schedule coordination, cost tracking, contractor oversight, and communication with mill personnel.
  • Additional duties as requested by management.

Process Control Engineering Co-Op

  • Support process control engineers, instrument technicians, and mill operations with troubleshooting, advanced process control, DCS, and control system improvement efforts.
  • Use process information systems, Microsoft Office, Trident, AutoCAD, and other company software to update drawings, equipment files, functional specifications, and control documentation.
  • Assist with system audits, loop checks, I/O checkout, startup support, and correction of control system documentation and wiring records during outages or down days.
  • Collect, enter, and analyze process and control systems data to support troubleshooting, reliability, process optimization, and business decision-making.
  • Additional duties as requested by management.

 

Basic Qualifications:

Required:

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license. Must be majoring in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field and have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship. 

Preferred:

Currently a member of the paper foundation at the following schools: Auburn University, Georgia Tech University, University of Maine, Miami University (Ohio), University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, NC State University, SUNY ESF, University of Washington – Seattle, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, or currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI. Students that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days at the schools listed will be given first consideration.

Completing this application makes you eligible for consideration at any of PCA’s 10 mill locations as follows:

  • Counce, TN
  • Deridder, LA
  • Filer City, MI
  • International Falls, MN
  • Jackson, AL 
  • Massillon, OH
  • Riverville, VA
  • Tomahawk, WI
  • Valdosta, GA
  • Wallula, WA

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