Electrical Engineer Co-Op - Fall 2027

Olin Chemicals; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Olin is seeking an Electrical Engineer Co-Op for Fall 2027 in Freeport, TX. You will work on reliability, instrumentation design, and electrical systems to support safe, efficient operations while contributing to small capital projects.

This paid co-op requires full-time availability, a current Electrical Engineering student with a 3.0 GPA or higher, sophomore standing, and the ability to obtain a TWIC and a US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Electrical Engineering student (ACCE/ABET accredited).
• Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale at all times.
• Must have completed sophomore year (60 credits) before first rotation.
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) during rotation; no virtual work.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC and possess a valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead at least three hands-on projects during the term.
• Provide reliability leadership for instruments, valves, and electrical systems.
• Support preventative and predictive maintenance policy development.
• Participate in plant turnarounds and update P&IDs, contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Reliability data analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering (Undergraduate)

Job description

ALL IN for Opportunity. ALL IN with Olin.

Title: Electrical Engineer Co-Op (Fall 2027) Location: Freeport, TX Salary: $30.00 / hour Housing Stipend Available Focus: The Electrical Engineer Co-op supports maintenance and production with reliability, design, and maintenance of instrumentation and electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role can serve as the engineering representative on small capital projects including justification, obtaining approval, ordering, and installation processes and equipment.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a minimum of three hands-on projects throughout the term, to be defined at the beginning of the rotation based on department and business need.
• Provide reliability leadership for instruments, valves, and electrical systems, including troubleshooting and data analysis.
• Support maintenance in development of policies and procedures for preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Participate in plant turnarounds, update P&IDs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring:

• Enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in an undergraduate Electrical Engineering degree program.
• Must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at all times throughout your time at Olin. An official transcript will be required each term. Cumulative GPA on current institution transcript will be used in transfer college situations.
• Must have completed sophomore year (or 60 completed credit hours) prior to first rotation with Olin.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours a week during normal business hours) during rotation; Not eligible for virtual work.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is ALL IN:

At Olin, students don't just observe — they contribute. We cultivate diverse experiences and career-building opportunities uniquely designed to help you flourish in your career. Many of our previous college recruits have grown to become plant leaders, supply chain directors, and commercial gurus. Olin continues to be the global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition. We invest, recognize, and reward the talents and contributions of our employees, empowering individuals to make an impact both at work and in their surrounding communities. Olin is ALL IN on developing future talent and our commitment to operate with integrity every day, in every way, and by every employee in our company.

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Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.