Electrical Engineering Co-op

COALMONT ENGINEERING

Engineered Solutions for Industry

Electrical Engineering Co-op

Extended Industry Experience & Career Growth

Full-Time Co-op (Semester or Multi-Semester)

Who We Are

Coalmont Engineering is a multi-disciplined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering firm specializing in complex industrial automation and power distribution systems. Since 1996, we've partnered with some of the most respected companies in heavy industry—steel, paper, mining, automotive, nuclear, and more—to solve challenging problems and keep their operations running at peak performance.

Our Birmingham-area facility (McCalla, AL) offers students the chance to live in communities ranging from vibrant city neighborhoods to quiet rural settings—all with a short, low-traffic commute. Our team culture emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and growth, making this an ideal place to start building your career while you're still in school.

The Coalmont Difference

We're the firm that does the engineering. At many large manufacturers, engineers spend their time identifying work and managing the outside firms who execute it. At Coalmont, you'll be part of the firm that does it—designing, building, and commissioning real systems across steel, paper, mining, automotive, and more. That means real responsibility and real learning, not busywork.

Accelerate your growth. Our own engineers, two to four years in, describe advancing roughly 10x faster than the peers they graduated with—because of how much they were trusted with and how fast they grew. That head start begins in your internship or co-op.

Why Join as a Co-op?

A Co-op experience at Coalmont offers longer-term immersion than a summer internship. You'll become an integrated member of our engineering team, working on projects from initial design through testing, implementation, and commissioning. This isn't busywork—you'll be trusted with meaningful responsibilities that directly impact our clients. As a Co-op, you'll:

• Gain sustained, hands-on experience across multiple phases of industrial projects.
• Develop stronger expertise in CAD, PLC programming, testing, and commissioning.
• Take on more project ownership than a traditional internship.
• Build long-term mentoring relationships with senior engineers.
• Position yourself as a top candidate for full-time opportunities after graduation.

What You'll Do

Your Co-op Experience Will Include

• Learning AutoCAD Electrical and contributing to schematic design.
• Assisting with control panel design and industrial automation solutions.
• Supporting procurement, scheduling, and project coordination.
• Participating in field activities—troubleshooting, commissioning, and quality assurance.
• Contributing to power system studies, upgrades, and modernization efforts.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world engineering experience with industrial-scale projects.
• Mentorship and guidance from senior engineers.
• Exposure to deadlines, customer needs, and industry standards.
• A stronger skill set and resume that sets you apart from your peers.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or related field).
• Strong curiosity and eagerness to learn by doing.
• Reliability, initiative, and the ability to manage your time.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred (not required)

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other CAD tools.
• Coursework or lab experience with PLC or object-oriented programming.
• Exposure to electrical testing or installation practices.
• Examples of leadership, teamwork, or technical projects.

Benefits & Perks

• $30/hour competitive pay.
• $500/month housing stipend for students relocating to Birmingham.
• Paid holidays (if scheduled during your term).
• Mentorship and training from experienced engineers.
• Long-term project involvement and deeper technical development.
• Potential for a return offer as a full-time engineer after graduation.

The Work You'll Impact

You'll be exposed to a wide range of industrial engineering projects, including:

• Industrial control systems and automation.
• Variable-speed drive systems and motor applications.
• Power infrastructure design, commissioning, and modernization.
• Industrial communication networks and system integration.
• Onsite troubleshooting and system optimization.

Ready to take your engineering education to the next level? Apply today and join Coalmont Engineering's Co-op program.