Project Execution Technical Co-Op

Schneider Electric; Nashville, Houston, Dallas (TN, TX, TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a motivated Project Execution Technical Co-Op to support a broad portfolio of power management products and services, collaborating with senior technical leads.

You will gain hands-on experience bridging engineering, project management, and client interaction, with exposure to RFIs, risk tracking, and technical reviews over a 4–6 month summer period.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field (junior/senior).
• Basic coursework in electrical power systems, circuit analysis, or control systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and single-line diagrams (SLDs).
• Exposure to electrical distribution equipment or digital power automation is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 and engineering documentation control.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Lead in validating project scope, requirements, interfaces, and deliverables.
• Track and follow up on technical queries from project managers, clients, and field teams.
• Monitor engineering tasks for alignment with schedules and standards.
• Support review of project risks, action logs, and engineering issues.
• Review baseline engineering deliverables, drawings, equipment specs, and SLDs.
• Compile, format, and organize technical submittals and documentation for client review.
• Support change-control tracking of scope changes and deviations.
• Serve as a secondary contact for communications with internal teams and clients.
• Prepare materials for and document outcomes from alignment meetings and design reviews.
• Facilitate information flow between internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Gather technical data and equipment specs to support evaluations for power distribution products.
• Help standardize templates and capture lessons learned across projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Adaptability

Problem-solving

MS Office 365

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Power Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Project Execution Technical Co-Op to join our Project Execution Team. In this role, you will work directly alongside senior Technical Leads to support the execution of a broad portfolio of power management products and services—including switchgear, digital relaying, power system automation, circuit breakers, and engineering design review.

This internship offers hands‑on experience in bridge‑building between engineering, project management, and client interaction. You will gain direct exposure to customer‑facing technical support, cross‑functional stakeholder coordination, technical query management, and the overall execution lifecycle of complex electrical power projects.

Duration: 4‑6 months, open to working through the end of Summer full‑time

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Lead in validating project scope, technical requirements, interfaces, and customer deliverables across the electrical power management portfolio.

• Track, organize, and follow up on technical queries (RFIs) from project managers, clients, and field execution teams to ensure timely resolution.

• Help monitor engineering tasks to ensure alignment with project schedules, technical standards, and contractual scope.

• Support the review and tracking of project technical risks, action logs, and engineering issues.

• Assist in reviewing baseline engineering deliverables, standard drawings, equipment specifications, and single‑line diagrams (SLDs) for switchgear, protection relays, and automation systems.

• Help compile, format, and organize technical submittals, documentation packages, and compliance records for client review.
• Support change‑control tracking by documenting technical scope changes and design deviations.
• Support the Technical Lead as a secondary contact for technical communications involving internal execution teams, application engineers, and clients.

• Help organize, prepare materials for, and document key outcomes from technical alignment meetings, customer design reviews, and pre‑commissioning discussions.
• Facilitate smooth information flow between internal stakeholders (Sales, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing) and external partners.
• Assist in gathering technical data and equipment specifications to support proposal reviews and technical evaluations for power distribution products.

• Help maintain continuous improvement records, standardizing technical templates and capturing lessons learned across portfolio projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline (typically Junior or Senior standing preferred).

• Basic coursework or foundational knowledge in electrical power systems, circuit analysis, or control systems.

• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, single‑line diagrams (SLDs), and technical specification sheets.

• Exposure to electrical distribution equipment (switchgear, circuit breakers), protection and control systems, or digital power automation is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and familiarity with engineering documentation control.

• Strong problem‑solving aptitude and curiosity for learning complex power system architectures.

• Soft Skills:
  • Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills with an interest in customer‑facing technical support.
  • Organization: Exceptional attention to detail and strong task‑tracking capabilities in a fast‑paced setting.
  • Collaboration: Customer‑service mindset with a focus on helping cross‑functional teams succeed.
  • Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple supporting tasks concurrently across a varied product portfolio.

• Travel & Schedule:
  • Schedule: Standard business hours (Monday to Friday); flexible scheduling available based on academic requirements.
  • Travel: Minimal (up to 10%), primarily for occasional visits to local manufacturing sites, customer design reviews, or project witness tests as learning opportunities dictate.

• Must be located and able to work in one of the locations the role is posted in.

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

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