Infrastructure Engineering Co-Op - Project Impact & Flexible Schedule

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC offers internships and co-ops through its College Programs to bridge classroom learning with real-world engineering projects at the Cofer Center. Selected students will manage defined projects, receive mentorship, and present results in a final expo.

These roles run in summer rotations: interns for 10–12 weeks and co-ops for 16–18 weeks, with a pay rate of $20.00–$23.00 per hour, and potential for future full-time opportunities within our development engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in ME or EE.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Solidworks, Inventor, or Autocad, Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, analyze data, and present findings to support engineering projects and process improvements.
• Assist with the design, development, and testing of new or modified equipment, components, and systems.
• Support data collection and analysis for root cause investigations, failure analysis, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in updating and creating engineering documentation, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams.
• Collaborate on brainstorming of ideas for new products or product enhancements.
• Participate in Laboratory testing activities, or process trials under guidance from engineers.
• Utilize CAD software to create or revise drawings, layouts, or models as needed for project work.
• Perform time studies or capacity analyses to support production and process optimization efforts.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and other deliverables to communicate project progress and results.
• Engage with cross‑functional teams including maintenance, production, quality, and safety to drive project success.
• Support internal and external communication efforts related to engineering projects and initiatives.
• Perform other engineering‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ME or EE degree pursuit

Tools

Solidworks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Minitab

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Southwire Company, LLC offers internships and co-ops through its College Programs to bridge classroom learning with real-world engineering projects at the Cofer Center. Selected students will manage defined projects, receive mentorship, and present results in a final expo.

These roles run in summer rotations: interns for 10–12 weeks and co-ops for 16–18 weeks, with a pay rate of $20.00–$23.00 per hour, and potential for future full-time opportunities within our development engineering teams.