Co-op Positions for Spring 2027 – Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Civil Engineering
Are you an engineering student looking to gain hands-on experience in the electric power industry? As a Co-op Student, you’ll work alongside experienced engineering professionals and gain practical experience supporting projects across plant, substation, and transmission facilities. Cooperative Energy’s Cooperative Education Program combines academic knowledge with on-the-job training. Increase your ability to perform in a professional capacity and apply today!
*Transcript (unofficial) must be attached to the application under the resume section or applicant will not be considered for the position.
OPEN POSITIONS:
- Electrical Engineering: System Planning, Substation Engineering
- Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering: Power Generation Plant
- Electrical/Mechanical Engineering: Generation Performance Projects
- Electrical/Civil Engineering: Transmission Design
LOCATION:
- Hattiesburg, Moselle, Purvis, and Batesville, MS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work three (3) rotating semesters (one consecutive year of work may be accepted with supervisor approval).
- Be enrolled and attending as a full-time, undergraduate student at an ABET accredited, four-year (senior) college or university.
- Have selected either mechanical, electrical, chemical, or civil engineering as a major course of study and be in good standing with the Engineering Program.
- Before applying, must have completed two full semesters of study (at a four-year university/college), or if a junior college transfer, student must be enrolled in the first full semester of study (at a four-year university/college).
- Have a 2.75 grade point average cumulatively and in major coursework.
*Cooperative Energy will not sponsor applicants for a visa for this position.
Cooperative Energy is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.