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CPCCo Co-Op Engineer: Electrical Engineer in Richland, Washington
External Job Opportunity Title Co-Op Engineer: Electrical Engineer Position Number 40782 Company Central Plateau Cleanup Comp City/State Richland, WA Location Hanford Site, Richland, WA Posted 12/18/2025 Closes 01/04/2026 Regular/Temporary Temporary Full/Part-Time Part-Time Job Responsibilities/Duties WORK SAFE, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND BE A PART OF HISTORY WITH THE CPCCo! At Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo), located in Richland, Washington, we are dedicated to providing a sustainable future for the historic Hanford area by protecting the Columbia River and remediating the Central Plateau. To achieve our mission, we seek exceptionally talented, innovative, and driven people to help us reduce risks on the Hanford Site by removing some of the most hazardous waste streams and facilities in the Department of Energy (DOE) complex. If you are a local, full-time student who meets the basic qualifications (below) and would like to work with a highly skilled workforce to achieve unique and challenging goals that critically impact our environment and community, this is your chance to be a part of our legacy! Our Soil & Groundwater Engineering and 200W Technical Support teams under our Engineering and Nuclear Safety organization are each seeking a Co-Op Engineering: Electrical Engineer. Under direct supervision, the individual will perform job duties that may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Support electrical risk assessments * Drafting and updating reports based on direction from senior staff * Assisting in generating and revising operating procedures * Supporting the preparation of basic designs and calculations * Assist with database completion in JCS. * Learn, development and support Preventative Maintenance (PM) for inspection. * Supporting the preparation of basic designs and calculations (to include arc flash). * Attend Design Authority group meetings with the Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). * Coordinate with various groups or individuals, as well as research and gather information for calculations. * Programs student will use are Job Control System (JCS), Document Management Control System (DMCS), SKM, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office. RESUME TIPS *Utilize Career Services: Take advantage of your school's career services for resume reviews and mock interviews. *Proofread: Ensure your resume is free of errors by thoroughly proofreading it. *Include Education Details: List your school, major or discipline, GPA, expected graduation date or current year in school. *Add Relevant coursework and projects in addition to work experiences. Required Qualifications * A U.S. citizen. * At least 18 years of age. * Actively enrolled in a full-time degree program * Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. * Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) during their college enrollment. * Currently enrolled with either Washington State University Tri-Cities (WSU-TC), Columbia Basin College (CBC), or any online student living local to the Tri-Cities, WA. * Students will be sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate status and enrolled full-time, as determined by the institution. * Willing and able to work 15-40 hours a week on a Monday - Thursday, 6 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. schedule. * Actively enrolled in a full-time degree program that relates to CPCCo, with emphasis in specific disciplines that support the cleanup mission and aligns with the critical skills and job assignment requirements. Desired Qualifications * Self-starter * Questioning attitude * Time-management * Completed junior level electrical engineering courses. Compensation & Benefits Starting rate is based on academic standing and fie