Engineering Co-Op: Hands-on Projects & Process Improvements

Hydrite; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer Kick-Off Event

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Hydrite is seeking an Engineering Co-Op in Texas to gain practical experience on real projects. The position runs full-time January–August 2027 and reports to the Engineering Manager.

As a co-op, you will provide technical analyses, assist in capital project implementations and maintenance, and perform engineering clerical duties while exploring cost savings, cycle-time reductions, and energy efficiency opportunities. Leadership opportunities may arise.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited university pursuing a B.S. in Engineering is required (mechanical or chemical preferred).
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and Microsoft PowerPoint (or equivalents).
• Demonstrated leadership skills are preferred (opportunity to lead capital-installation crews)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analyses for assigned engineering projects.
• Assist in capital project implementation and maintenance activities.
• Perform engineering clerical-type duties as assigned.
• Identify and implement process improvements to save costs and improve efficiency.
• Identify cycle time reductions and throughput improvements.
• Explore site energy reduction and sustainability opportunities.
• Coordinate with Hydrite staff to balance workloads and provide back-up as needed.
• Support effective cross-department communication to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Mechanical or Chemical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Hydrite is seeking an Engineering Co-Op in Texas to gain practical experience on real projects. The position runs full-time January–August 2027 and reports to the Engineering Manager.

As a co-op, you will provide technical analyses, assist in capital project implementations and maintenance, and perform engineering clerical duties while exploring cost savings, cycle-time reductions, and energy efficiency opportunities. Leadership opportunities may arise.