Electrical Engineering Co-op - Spring 2027

Davies Engineering Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Engineering Group is seeking electrical engineering co-ops to contribute to design and analysis projects across industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. The in-house Engineer Development Program (EDP) provides structured training and mentoring in both technical skills and consulting business fundamentals.

Co-ops will work with project engineers, assisting with design tasks, concept development, and field investigations while gaining exposure to construction administration and

Qualifications

• Completed first two years toward a BS degree.
• Studied network analysis, circuits, and systems (I).
• Strong computer skills including experience with AutoCAD/Revit/SolidWorks.
• Experience with 3-phase power is desirable but not required.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and research design issues with available resources.
• Curiosity to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Assist project engineers with specific design tasks.
• Assist in concept development, design, and analysis for projects.
• Visit project sites to determine existing conditions and perform field related engineering services.
• Exposure to construction administration.
• Make preliminary equipment selections using manufacturers' information.
• Prepare designs and details using 2D and 3D AutoCAD.
• Review technical specifications.
• Research and learn electrical codes and construction methods.
• Learn quality control procedures.
• Attend project meetings.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Network analysis

Circuits

Systems understanding

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Independent work

Research design issues

Education

Pursuing BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Our engineering consulting firm is hiring electrical engineering co-ops for design and analysis projects in industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities. Co-ops enter an in-house training and mentoring program called the “Engineer Development Program” (EDP). The EDP program structure covers technical skills and aspects of the consulting business.

Qualifications

• Completed first two years toward a BS degree
• Studied network analysis, circuits, and systems (I)
• Strong computer skills including experience with AutoCAD/Revit/Solidworks
• Experience with 3-phase power (electric machinery course, power transmission, etc.) is desirable but not required
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and research design issues with available resources
• Curiosity to learn and grow

Responsibilities

Co-ops/Interns will work with project engineers or designers as part of project specific teams. (Team size varies depending on project size and complexity.) Interns/co-ops will be exposed to many aspects of the design process including:

• Assist project engineers with specific design tasks
• Assist in concept development, design, and analysis for projects
• Visit project sites to determine existing conditions and perform field related engineering services
• Exposure to construction administration
• Make preliminary equipment selections using manufacturers' information
• Prepare designs and details using 2D and 3D AutoCAD
• Review technical specifications
• Research and learn electrical codes and construction methods
• Learn quality control procedures
• Attend project meetings

Supervision

Co-ops/Interns report to an Electrical Department Head for training, feedback, evaluation, and schedule management.

Why Davies?

Davies Engineering Group is named after the late Gary Davies, an engineer who inspired others to dream bigger, work harder, and do what's right - even if it's not easy. DEG represents the continued growth and evolution of our engineering team, and we show up for our co-op students with the same mindset. We will help you learn and grow in engineering consulting, and you will walk away with knowledge about our industries, improved teamwork, and communication skills that will help prepare you for years to come in your professional career.