Mechanical Engineering Co-op

About the Role

The successful candidate will join one of several KUB Engineering Departments, such as Electric Systems Engineering, Gas Systems Engineering , or Water Systems Engineering and complete a 12 month Co-op program assisting with all phases of capital improvements and maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, planning, designing, drafting, preparing and reviewing bid documents, developing cost estimates, and coordinating with multiple departments and external contacts to meet project deadlines. Daily work activities include a mixture of office and field work. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum Requirements

● Must maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree
● Must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
● Must be available to work 40 hours per week, M - F, between 7:00AM - 5:00PM
● Must have good oral and written communication skills and work well in a team environment
● Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred Requirements

● Pursuing a bachelors or graduate-level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related Engineering field from a four-year ABET-accredited college or university
● General knowledge of or ability to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, ESRI ArcMap, and computer-aided drafting programs, such as MicroStation or AutoCAD