Electrical Engineer Co-Op - Fall 2026

Electrical Power and Transmission Engineer – Columbus Area (Semi-Remote)

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary: You dream about electrical power distribution. You’re passionate about utility scale transmission and distribution. You love to collaborate with a technically proficient team. And you never stop growing.

We are seeking an energetic Electrical Engineer Co-Op participant with a basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles and a desire to work on design projects for various building types in our Dublin, OH office.  Electrical Engineering Interns at Salas O’Brien are integral to our day-to-day production. These positions involve various duties in support of electrical design and engineering staff. Early on, duties will focus on the use of AutoCAD and Revit software (training is provided).

There are two Co-Op opportunities.  One is focused on Industrial Automation and Controls.  The second is focused on industrial and utility power distribution.  Students are encouraged to discuss their interest in one or the other of these fields.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform required work activities on an individual basis or within a project team with limited need for supervision.
• Identify and initiate solutions to problems requiring single discipline involvement and single discipline analytical tools.
• Apply engineering aptitudes at the working level to assure compliance to the customer’s and Salas O’Brien’s quality and consistency expectations.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned or deemed appropriate of the position by management. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• You are working towards a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• You are interested in electrical power distribution from 34.5kV down to 120V
• AutoCAD/Revit skills are a plus but not required
• You are available to work full-time, 40 hours per week in the office

Skills:

• Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work.
• Ability work well as part of a team.

Travel: Up to 25%

Compensation & Benefits:

This role is not eligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency NoticeSalas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.