Co-op Engineer: Automation for Power & Water

City of Shakopee, MN; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions is seeking a Co-Op Engineer in Cranberry Township, PA (with options in Blue Bell, PA or Detroit, MI). From day one you’ll work with experienced engineers on automation and control technologies for critical infrastructure, contributing to meaningful projects while applying classroom knowledge in real engineering challenges.

You will learn to balance technical requirements with customer needs, project schedules, and business objectives, under mentorship from

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Enrollment in a formal co-op program as part of your engineering curriculum, with the ability and interest in returning for multiple co-op rotations.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt quickly.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects that support reliable energy generation and clean water infrastructure.
• Collaborate with a global team of engineers and technical professionals solving complex engineering challenges.
• Learn and apply automation technologies, engineering processes, and industry-leading products.
• Support application design, engineering execution, and project delivery activities.
• Bring fresh ideas and perspectives to engineering and management teams.
• Gain exposure to customer sites, field activities, vendor visits, manufacturing processes, and system testing environments.
• Experience how engineering solutions are developed to balance technical requirements, customer needs, project schedules, and business objectives.
• Partner with senior engineers who will provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development.
• Collaborate with fellow co-op students on team-based and cross-functional projects.
• Build technical, project, and problem-solving skills through meaningful hands‑on experience.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel up to 5%

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Engineering

Enrollment in formal co-op program

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Emerson’s Power & Water Solutions is seeking a Co-Op Engineer in Cranberry Township, PA (with options in Blue Bell, PA or Detroit, MI). From day one you’ll work with experienced engineers on automation and control technologies for critical infrastructure, contributing to meaningful projects while applying classroom knowledge in real engineering challenges.

You will learn to balance technical requirements with customer needs, project schedules, and business objectives, under mentorship from