Energy and Utilities Engineering Co-Op (May - December 2027)

Farnsworth Group • Lisle, IL

9h

About The Position

Farnsworth Group is hiring an Energy and Utilities Engineering Co-Op for May through December 2027. The co-op will work with experienced engineers on energy and utility projects, including oil and gas pipelines and facilities, gaining knowledge and experience in the energy and utility industry. The role provides technical and design support across project development, from conceptual and final design through as-built projects, and includes project coordination and construction observation. The position reports to Farnsworth’s project manager or, for certain project tasks, to Farnsworth’s or the Owner’s project manager.

The co-op must be willing to work full-time during the Summer and Fall semesters from May through December 2027. Housing, relocation, and transportation assistance are not available. Compensation is determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal and external equity. The Illinois pay transparency range is $22–$22 USD.

Farnsworth Group is an architectural, engineering, and surveying firm with more than 650 professionals across 24 offices. The company describes its culture as supportive, growth-oriented, and committed to work-life balance. Its full-time regular employee benefits include a 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 5%, medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, short- and long-term disability, maternity and paternity leave, professional development and training, mentoring, paid time off, wellness and fitness reimbursements, pet insurance, and a hybrid work program. The posting also describes the company’s diversity and inclusion commitment and equal employment opportunity status.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in a BS or MS program in Civil, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering at an ABET-accredited institution.
• Be willing to work full-time during the Summer and Fall semesters from May through December 2027.
• Demonstrate computer proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have general knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to travel and have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the oil, gas, or a similar utility industry.
• MS Project experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support as part of an engineering team on projects, reporting directly to Farnsworth’s project manager.
• Apply basic project management skills to project tasks as a representative reporting directly to Farnsworth’s or the Owner’s project manager.
• Provide technical and design support for project development from conceptual through final design and as-built projects.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including client representatives, internal departments, subcontractors, subconsultants, and other Energy and Utility team members.
• Observe construction at field locations to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional development and training.
• Mentoring program.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness and fitness reimbursements.
• Pet insurance plan.
• Hybrid work program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern