Civil Engineering Co-op: Power
About the role
Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our 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, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to 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 to 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, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.
Power Co-op: Civil Engineering: This is not a “get coffee and file paperwork” type of co-op experience. You will be a billable member of the team doing design work for our clients and learning how to use different design technology and software systems, mentoring under a professional engineer. Pittsburgh, PA office location.
Responsibilities
- Be a billable member of the team doing design work for clients
- Learn and use different design technology and software systems
- Receive mentorship from a professional engineer
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Interest in learning AutoCAD power industry-related design technology
- Interest in high voltage transmission/distribution line engineering (12kV to 245kV)
- 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
- Must be a team player and be self-motivated
- Ability to work on project teams and work individually