Power & Water Co-op Engineer: Impactful Automation Projects

Emerson; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Co-Op Engineer for Cranberry Township, PA, Blue Bell, PA, or Detroit, MI. You will work with experienced engineers on automation and control technologies for critical infrastructure, contributing to projects in energy and water.

This paid co-op emphasizes learning through hands-on design, execution, and collaboration with global teams. You will develop skills in automation technologies, engineering processes, and product applications while gaining exposure to customer sites

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Enrollment in a formal co-op program as part of engineering curriculum, with ability to return for multiple rotations.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt quickly.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects that support reliable energy generation and clean water infrastructure.
• Collaborate with a global team of engineers and technical professionals solving complex engineering challenges.
• Learn and apply automation technologies, engineering processes, and industry-leading products.
• Support application design, engineering execution, and project delivery activities.
• Bring fresh ideas and perspectives to engineering and management teams.
• Gain exposure to customer sites, field activities, vendor visits, manufacturing processes, and system testing environments.
• Experience how engineering solutions are developed to balance technical requirements, customer needs, project schedules, and business objectives.
• Partner with senior engineers who will provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development.
• Collaborate with fellow co-op students on team-based and cross-functional projects.
• Build technical, project, and problem-solving skills through meaningful hands-on experience.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Learning new tech

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Engineering software

Programming

Simulation tools

Job description

Emerson is seeking a Co-Op Engineer for Cranberry Township, PA, Blue Bell, PA, or Detroit, MI. You will work with experienced engineers on automation and control technologies for critical infrastructure, contributing to projects in energy and water.

This paid co-op emphasizes learning through hands-on design, execution, and collaboration with global teams. You will develop skills in automation technologies, engineering processes, and product applications while gaining exposure to customer sites