Civil Engineering Co-op: Power
About the role
Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non‑hierarchical collaborative work environment, encouraging everyone to share ideas and creativity for the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients. For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States, with a diverse team of over 900 professionals working in 15 different offices.
Responsibilities
As a Civil Engineering co‑op in the Power Utility practice, you will be a billable member of the team doing design work for clients, learning to use various design technology and software systems, and receiving mentorship from a professional engineer. Positions are available in the Akron, Columbus, and Youngstown, OH offices.
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Interest in learning AutoCAD and power‑industry‑related design technology
- Interest in high voltage transmission/distribution line engineering (12 kV to 245 kV)
- Interest in structural design for power utility infrastructure
- Ability to comprehend and interpret safety codes, utility standards and regulations
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and develop estimates/budgets
- Team player and self‑motivated
- Ability to work on project teams as well as individually