Project Execution Technical Co-Op

Schneider Electric • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Schneider Electric is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Project Execution Technical Co-Op to join its Project Execution Team. The co-op works alongside senior Technical Leads to support execution of power management products and services, including switchgear, digital relaying, power system automation, circuit breakers, and engineering design review. The role offers hands-on exposure to customer-facing technical support, cross-functional coordination, technical query management, and the execution lifecycle of complex electrical power projects. The co-op is expected to last 4–6 months, with the opportunity to work full-time through the end of summer. The schedule is standard business hours, Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on academic requirements. Travel is minimal, up to 10%, and may include local manufacturing sites, customer design reviews, or project witness tests. The role must be performed from one of the locations where it is posted. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided now or in the future.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline; junior or senior standing is preferred.
• Basic coursework or foundational knowledge in electrical power systems, circuit analysis, or control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), and technical specification sheets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation control.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and curiosity about complex power system architectures.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and an interest in customer-facing technical support.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong task-tracking capabilities in a fast-paced setting.
• Customer-service mindset and focus on helping cross-functional teams succeed.
• Ability to manage multiple supporting tasks concurrently across a varied product portfolio.
• Must be located and able to work in one of the locations where the role is posted.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the company does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to electrical distribution equipment such as switchgear and circuit breakers, protection and control systems, or digital power automation.
• Junior or senior standing in the degree program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Lead in validating project scope, technical requirements, interfaces, and customer deliverables across the electrical power management portfolio.
• Track, organize, and follow up on technical queries (RFIs) from project managers, clients, and field execution teams to support timely resolution.
• Help monitor engineering tasks for alignment with project schedules, technical standards, and contractual scope.
• Support review and tracking of project technical risks, action logs, and engineering issues.
• Assist with reviewing baseline engineering deliverables, standard drawings, equipment specifications, and single-line diagrams (SLDs) for switchgear, protection relays, and automation systems.
• Help compile, format, and organize technical submittals, documentation packages, and compliance records for client review.
• Support change-control tracking by documenting technical scope changes and design deviations.
• Support the Technical Lead as a secondary contact for technical communications involving internal execution teams, application engineers, and clients.
• Help organize and prepare materials for technical alignment meetings, customer design reviews, and pre-commissioning discussions, and document key outcomes.
• Facilitate information flow between internal stakeholders, including Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing, and external partners.
• Assist in gathering technical data and equipment specifications for proposal reviews and technical evaluations of power distribution products.
• Help maintain continuous improvement records, standardize technical templates, and capture lessons learned across portfolio projects.

Benefits

• Development support through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms such as Coursera.
• Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
• Inclusive workplace with opportunities for collaboration, recognition, and sharing employee perspectives.

What This Job Offers

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