Co-op / Internship Engineers

Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking Co-op Engineers to join their teams on active construction jobsites. The position involves planning project operations, managing materials, and supporting full-time engineers. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree and possess strong communication skills. Opportunities are available across various locations, with a focus on meaningful contributions to environmental infrastructure. The company values teamwork and offers a supportive environment for growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant degree from an accredited university.
• Willingness to relocate during the co-op term.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute day-to-day project operations.
• Manage vendor materials and subcontractor work packages.
• Maintain positive relationships with project teams.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interest in environmental construction

Education

Pursuing a BS in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Construction Engineering

Job description

We are Building a Better Environment!

Grab your boots and get ready to be part of the action on large‑scale construction jobsites, building truly meaningful and impactful environmental infrastructure that millions of people depend on for clean water every day. We are hiring Co‑op Engineers to work with our project teams on our active construction jobsites!

• Co‑op Term Timelines: Fall 2026 (August through December), Spring 2027 (January through May). Some summer opportunities may also be available for highly qualified candidates.
• Potential work locations available throughout Maryland, Virginia, D.C., North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio and Colorado!

Co‑op Engineer Daily Life

• Planning and execution of day‑to‑day project operations. Like to be outside and not stuck behind a desk all day? You'll be based on exciting and fast‑paced construction jobsites with a great combination of indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Purchase, procure, and manage vendor materials and subcontractor work packages. Want responsibility? Our projects often include state‑of‑the‑art water treatment equipment and construction techniques worth millions of dollars.
• Manage and maintain positive relationships with other engineers, managers, trades professionals, subcontractors and vendors. Like working with people? We work with a wide variety of individuals from all different backgrounds and perspectives!
• Learn, grow, and be mentored by the industry's best and brightest full‑time engineers, most of whom started just like you with a co‑op experience. Want advancement potential? The majority of our full‑time engineers and managers started with us through our co‑op and internship program – it's part of what we do and we are always vested in the success of our teammates and future leaders.
• Help our teams be successful with meaningful contributions and input in a variety of ways. Are you a team player? Our teams work cohesively with a "get it done" attitude – and we have fun while doing it.

Ulliman Schutte is an industry leader because of our people. We cultivate a business environment that prioritizes building lasting relationships, providing a work atmosphere that challenges and rewards employees, providing quality work and services, acting with a sense of urgency, managing risks and keeping everyone safe, and adding value.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Construction Engineering or closely related field from an accredited university in the United States.
• Experience working successfully on teams.
• Ability to relocate during your co‑op term to the locations near our construction jobsites. Company housing and travel reimbursement is provided.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience or strong interest in building a better environment through self‑perform water infrastructure construction.

Ulliman Schutte is a drug‑free working environment. All offers are contingent upon compliance with Ulliman Schutte’s pre‑employment drug screening policies and E‑Verify eligibility confirmation. Ulliman Schutte is an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, veteran or disability status.