Co-op Engineer: Electrical and Traction Power - Spring 2027

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. Through the delivery of innovative public transit and rail solutions, HNTB is partnering with transit authorities to better connect people and places in communities across the country. Our approach is built on a foundation of collaboration and combined with top industry expertise and unsurpassed technical excellence, HNTB is working alongside our clients and stakeholders to deliver rail and transit solutions that are shaping the future and making connections possible. Our Chelmsford, MA office is seeking an Electrical Co-op Engineer looking to help deliver some of the region’s biggest and most complex public transportation projects within Rail & Transit for Spring 2027. This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting the Massachusetts Rail & Transit department on assigned project(s) by performing basic engineering related tasks which may reflect elements of standard post-secondary engineering curriculum. Specific tasks performed by our Traction Power Engineers include: -Support design of substations, switchgear, and power distribution systems -Help prepare load flow and short circuit studies -Assist with grounding and lighting designs for facilities -Assist development of electrical design plans in CAD -Review and assist development of specifications -Coordinate and collaborate closely with team members -Implement design quality control processes -Support senior engineers for field visits and site inspections The position is based out of our Chelmsford, MA office. Relocation and housing are NOT provided for this position. What You’ll Do: Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties. Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects. Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent plus current enrollment in an accredited post-secondary engineering program What You’ll Bring: Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level. Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors. Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements. Ability to perform basic calculations Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents Strong communication and teamwork skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Willingness to learn and take initiative in a dynamic work setting. What We Prefer: Completion of 2 years of post-secondary Electrical Engineering program AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience Strong interest in power related course modules Interest in transportation and infrastructure Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #MD #TransitAndRail . Locations: Chelmsford, MA (Lexington) . . . . . . . . . The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $25.28 - $37.92. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. . . . . . . . . . . . . . NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.