Research & Development Co-op (Summer 2025)

We are in search of a Research & Development Engineering Co-op to join our Power & Water Solutions business, based in Pittsburgh, PA.

We want to work with people that make learning and teaching others a fundamental part of every day.

We expect our engineers to be curious about how they can apply technology to make a meaningful impact to our customers.

In particular, we’re looking to hire a Research and Development Co-Op to be a member of our Technology team.

Co-Ops participate in all facets of the research and development lifecycle.

We will offer you hands-on work experience and on-the-job training supported by senior engineers and mentorship!

Power & Water Solutions (PWS) is an industry-leading controls automation company that focuses on providing applications in the renewable (solar, hydro, wind), fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation, and water treatment plants sectors.

We focus on upgrading existing plant control systems with industry-leading automation controls and instrumentation to promote the sustainability and longevity of our North American power grid and wastewater infrastructure.

In this role, you will learn about and contribute to the latest software and hardware platform including our virtualization, simulation, and remote support technologies, which provide customized and efficient solutions to our customers. 

Engineering Co-Ops are PWS are exposed to many different aspects of development, each individual is given opportunities to grow in areas that interest them most.

Senior engineers are here to mentor along the way, but even co-ops can take the lead in introducing new technology to the team! Learning together is a big part of what enables us to deliver the best solutions for our customers while also growing our teams’ capabilities.

 We are looking to hire a Research & Development Engineering Co-op who can participate in all facets of projects!

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:


* Be part of a global, collaborative, and innovative team passionate about solving complex electrical, mechanical, and software problems


* Learn about automation solutions for our project process and products to meet our customer demands


* Immediately contribute to design and engineering execution of projects and initiatives


* Provide new and diverse ideas to the technology, engineering, and management teams


* Be given opportunities to build and develop your technical capabilities


* Can expect to receive a real-world application of engineering principles balanced with an understanding of customer needs and financial/schedule constraints


* Be paired with senior engineers to provide you with mentorship and training


* Collaborate with other co-ops on certain cross-functional projects


* Complete 3 on-site rotations as a co-op engineer.

Our co-op program runs one semester on, one semester off.

Who You Are:

A student excited about being part of an active team of global innovators and...