Spring 2026 Mechanical Engineering Co-op

Oglethorpe Power Corp.; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company based in Georgia is seeking a Co-op to assist the Sr. Reliability Engineer. This role includes data collection, performance analysis, and the potential for future rotations in field engineering and maintenance. Candidates should be prepared to work in industrial settings and will receive necessary safety training.

Qualifications

• Responsible for assisting the Sr. Reliability Engineer in data collection.
• Must be able to work in an industrial plant and climb stairs with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and reporting for thermal performance analysis.
• Compile data and support publishing report results.
• Work with engineering staff on performance and equipment issues.

Job description

• Co-op is responsible for assisting the Sr. Reliability Engineer in data collection and reporting for thermal performance analysis and identifying equipment reliability issue trends.
• May assist with project to determine equipment failures and performance root cause analysis.
• Work directly with the Sr. Reliability Engineer on power plant performance and equipment issues and project development which includes traveling to facilities across Georgia.
• Will compile data, complete trending analysis and support publishing report results and presentations.
• This role will provide an opportunity to gain experience and expand real-world knowledge in the power generation industry utilizing gas turbines and steam turbines technologies in simple-cycle and combined-cycle configurations.
• Must be able to work in an industrial plant, climb stairs and ladder with appropriate supervision and safety training will be provided.
• Responsibilities will include interaction, communication, and collaboration with plant technician, engineers, and management.
• The potential for additional rotations in field engineering, project/outage management, and plant operations & maintenance are other future areas targeted for this co-op position.