Co-op Engineer: Electrical and Traction Power - Spring 2027
Chelmsford, MAFull-time$25.28–37.92/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
HNTB is seeking an Electrical Co-op Engineer for Spring 2027 to support rail and transit projects from its Chelmsford office. The co-op assists with engineering tasks, including traction power design, studies, drawings, specifications, and site inspections. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary engineering program; completion of two years of an Electrical Engineering program and experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation are preferred.
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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:
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Assists engineer teams in various tasks and duties.
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Assists Engineer with research, development and design of projects.
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Assists Engineer with the preparation of engineering drawings and documents as assigned.
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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:
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Understands engineering, geometric, and algebraic principles at a basic level.
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Shows proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
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Accepts and applies direction from peers and supervisors.
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Obtains an understanding of introductory shop drawing and submittal procedures and requirements.
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Ability to perform basic calculations
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Ability to organize information for use in drawings or other documents
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Strong communication and teamwork skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
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Willingness to learn and take initiative in a dynamic work setting.
What We Prefer:
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Completion of 2 years of post-secondary Electrical Engineering program
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AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience
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Strong interest in power related course modules
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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.
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Locations:
Chelmsford, MA (Lexington)
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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.
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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.
Job Type: Co-Op
Full/Part Time: Full time
Job Category: Engineering Group
ReqID: R-32290 #college
How this job compares
Set against the 2,958 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25.28–37.92/hr
- US median$25–35/hr277 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $31.60/hr, is 5% above the US median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineering hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 89 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Massachusetts and 2,958 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
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- Experience
- Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (1,970 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,445 of the 2,958 open Electrical Engineering jobs (49%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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