Mechanical Engineer Co - Op

Industrious Group Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

American Hydro in York, PA, seeks a Mechanical Engineering Co-Op to develop hands-on skills and evaluate future opportunities. You will assist mechanical and hydraulic teams, learn CAD workflows, and contribute to design documentation.

As a current engineering student, you will gain exposure to turbine components, data analysis, and reporting while upholding safety and collaboration. This role blends workspace learning with hands-on project support.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a B.S. in Engineering.
• Desire to learn engineering standards and practices for hydro turbine components.
• Willingness to work on CAD drawings and data presentations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mechanical and Hydraulic engineering departments.
• Learn CAD software and create drawings as directed.
• Support data reduction and tabular/graphical presentations.
• Assist in assembling technical documents (manuals, proposals, reports).
• Collaborate with field engineers and shop personnel to collect data and inspect hardware.

Skills

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Education

Pursuing BS in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEM software

CFD software

Job description

Company Description

American Hydro is a leading provider in the hydropower generation industry, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of custom hydro turbines. Based in York, Pennsylvania, we support renewable energy projects by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that power communities sustainably. Our work is guided by core values of safety, urgency, one team, community, integrity, and a can-do attitude. At American Hydro, we foster a collaborative, hands-on environment where employees take pride in their craftsmanship, support one another, and make a meaningful impact in advancing clean energy.

Job Description

Position Summary & Objective

The Mechanical Engineer Co-Op is a temporary position to develop the skills of a student enrolled in a College Engineering program to evaluate their potential for future opportunity at American Hydro.

Accountabilities

Essential Functions Performed by the Position

• Assist the Mechanical and Hydraulic engineering departments
• Introduced to engineering standards & practices and learn about the hydro turbine components designed and manufactured at American Hydro
• Trained in our current CAD software and will create drawings as directed
• Additional advanced software training may be provided to experienced trainees to include structural finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics
• Willingness and capacity to learn and adapt
• Accuracy in drawings and calculations
• Speed of correct completion of tasks assigned

Main Responsibilities

• Commit to work under company’s core values that include: a “One Team” mindset, open communication, continuous improvement, and a commitment to provide solutions to our customers
• Practice Mechanical Engineering skills as needed to assist in project design development.
• Must recognize limitation gaps in education/experience and consult freely with appropriate supervisor to efficiently complete assigned tasks while learning the job function
• Perform data reduction and prepare tabular/graphical presentations
• Become proficient in use of company design/analysis software and interpretation of the results
• Exercise communication skills in report writing and proposal development
• Assist in assembly of company’s technical documents (example: Operations & Maintenance manuals, proposals, model test reports, engineering reports, etc.)
• Assist field engineers/shop personnel to collect machine data, complete check sheets, perform hardware inspections, index testing, etc

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Problem Solving, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Teamwork
• Attention to detail; Analysis; Critical thinking; Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills; Ethics; Interpersonal skills; Math skills

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Current student pursuing a B.S. in Engineering

Licenses Or Certifications Required

• None

Environment and Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment
• Some responsibilities require this role to be on the shop floor

Travel Requirements (percent)

• None

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.