Electrical Co-op - Spring 2026 chez Salas O’Brien

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Electrical Co-op
Reports To: Department Manager
JOB SUMMARY: Understand basic function of AutoCAD and/or Revit both 2D and 3D, basic
drafting skills, and Microsoft Office Applications. Responsible for completing all tasks assigned
corresponding with experience and skill level.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The responsibilities listed are part of the role Electrical plays in ensuring that systems operate
efficiently and meet the desired objectives, particularly in industries such as facility, process,
manufacturing, or energy business sectors. Other responsibilities may be assigned.
· Perform assigned project tasks with guidance from Engineers, Lead and Senior
Designers including:
o Participate in collecting information from field inspections.
o Produce sketches from field inspections.
o Interpret field sketches generated by others.
o Convert design sketches/mark-ups to AutoCAD / Revit format.
o Participate in coordination of project details with Engineers, lead designers, and
other discipline leads.
o Read P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams).
o Read A&IDs (Airflow and Instrumentation Diagrams).
o BIM and/or ACC Application
o Electrical modeling tools including SKM, Easy Power, and ETap
o MEDL – Motor, Electrical, Device List
o Single & Three-Line Diagrams
o Panel Schedules
o Power Plans and other plan drawings
o Electrical Schematics
o Conduit & Cable Schedules
o Electrical Calculations – Cable, Conduit, Cable Tray
o Electrical Load Calculations
o Transformer and Starter Calculations
o Lighting Calculations and Fixture Selection
o Drawing & deliverables Package assembly.
o Understanding and following Salas O’Brien and multiple client CAD standards.
o Motivated to grow and influence growth within the design team.
o Be able to communicate effectively.
o Multitask - Work on several projects simultaneously.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
· In pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree within EE, EET or related field.
· AutoCAD, Plant3D and/or Revit
Position Overview
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· Microsoft Office Applications
· Must possess a valid driver's license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Working Hours/Environment
· Hours average 24; may require additional hours up to 40 per week depending on
business needs.
· Work typically performed in an indoor office setting.
TRAVEL:
Local client site visit, depending on experience and skill level.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time.
· Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
· Light Lifting up to 20 lbs.
· Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate responses.
· While performing duties of this job, the employee may work under the following
conditions:
o Construction work site
o Exposed to mechanical moving equipment.
o High precarious places
o Fumes and airborne particles
o Outside weather conditions
o Risk of electrical sho