2026 Future Talent Program - Global Workplace & Enterprise Services Utilities and Operations Co-op

MSD

124d • $39,600 - $105,500

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Work assignments will be project related, with a deliverable in mind. Gain utility operations experience by participating in daily operations planning meetings and attending weekly look ahead meetings. Gain utility project experience by leading small utility projects and/or participating on larger project teams. Regularly attend portfolio meetings and review utility related projects; put into a schedule with deliverables; physically monitor projects and report status (e.g. spend to date and current forecast). Partner with our financial support team to develop budgets and manage actual spend. Example assignments: Work closely with Central Utilities (chiller plants), Powerhouse (steam & electric generation), Utility Business Integration (financial reporting, utility sourcing contracts), and Water Utilities (potable supply, wastewater management) in gaining hands-on experience through assisting with maintenance activities, operational data trending, optimization, and capital projects from the initial concept through construction and startup. Participate in bi-weekly GEMBA safety walks in various utility buildings on site. Manage the work orders and remediation activities, interfacing with internal and external resources as necessary to assure work is completed in a timely fashion. Support utility field work including Reliability Based Asset Management (RBAM), high risk work (HRW) permitting, management of change (MOC), vendor interface/coordination, drawing package review/updates (P&ID’s, AutoCAD, etc.). Work with utility system owners to review engineering design drawings, update utility construction and equipment specifications, or manage engineering firms executing this work. Support energy team initiatives including energy master planning, sustainability, energy conservation, renewable energy, smart technology, etc. Assist with optimization of manual processes through innovative use of new technologies such as robotic process automation, Business Intelligence (BI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), MATLAB, Microsoft Flow, etc. Assist with the metrics for UEO Scorecard. Compile data, interpret results, review and comment in preparation for tier meetings and roll up to leadership.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Engineering, Business Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field.
• Ability to evaluate area requirements and plans for associated capital/expense improvements.
• Perform administrative duties such as job audits, computer system audits and safety/housekeeping inspections.
• Keep abreast of innovative developments in area of responsibility.
• Maintain effective organizational skills and implement appropriate communication and planning.
• Willingness to work with minimum supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Responsible for learning and adhering to all company Safety, Health, Environmental, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Available for a period of 6 months.
• Able to work flexible hours and undergo federal background check for access to classified systems.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum GPA: 3.00.
• Ability to perform necessary administrative duties to ensure maintenance of records and reports.
• Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co-op or previous related work experience/final Co-op.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily operations planning meetings and attend weekly look ahead meetings.
• Lead small utility projects and/or participate on larger project teams.
• Regularly attend portfolio meetings and review utility related projects.
• Physically monitor projects and report status (e.g. spend to date and current forecast).
• Partner with financial support team to develop budgets and manage actual spend.
• Assist with maintenance activities, operational data trending, optimization, and capital projects.
• Participate in bi-weekly GEMBA safety walks in various utility buildings on site.
• Manage work orders and remediation activities.
• Support utility field work including RBAM, HRW permitting, MOC, vendor interface/coordination.
• Review engineering design drawings and update utility construction and equipment specifications.
• Support energy team initiatives including energy master planning and sustainability.
• Assist with optimization of manual processes through innovative use of new technologies.
• Compile data, interpret results, and prepare for tier meetings.

Benefits

• Equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Hybrid work model with three days on-site per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees