Electrical Engineering Co-op

Electrical Engineering Co-Op Position

Kickstart your engineering career with real-world experience that powers the East Coast.

At Colonial Pipeline, we move more than 100 million gallons of fuel every day, delivering 45% of all fuel consumed on the East Coast. Our teams help keep energy flowing safely and reliably to more than 50 million Americans. As an Electrical Engineering Co‑Op, you'll help support the systems that make this possible.

As an Electrical Engineering Co‑Op, you'll apply classroom learning to real-world power systems that support our large-scale pipeline operations. Across multiple rotations, you'll gain increasing responsibility, field exposure, and opportunities to work on live, mission-critical engineering challenges.

Electrical Engineering at Colonial Pipeline plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our pipeline systems. Our Electrical Engineers design, maintain, and improve the power distribution and protection systems that keep critical equipment running across a vast, 24/7 operational network.

What You'll Do

• Understanding pipeline system layout, equipment, and operational procedures
• Learning industry-standard electrical engineering tools used for power distribution and protection
• Reviewing and interpreting one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, loop drawings, and P&IDs
• Participating in site walkdowns to gather project information and support design changes
• Supporting basic troubleshooting exercises, including simulated protection scenarios.
• Assisting with small-scale power system improvements under mentorship
• Gaining hands-on experience with arc flash hazard analysis, relay coordination studies, and motor protection programming
• Building and testing a replica motor protection system in a lab environment
• Collaborating with engineers to analyze power system issues and evaluate solutions
• Supporting commissioning activities at pipeline facilities
• Presenting an end-of-term summary to supervisors and engineering stakeholders
• Participate in a project commissioning at a pipeline facility to implement the planned power system changes under the guidance of a mentor.
• Finalize and present an end-of-term summary to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Receive and give feedback to/from mentors and supervisors on co-op experience and areas for improvement.

What You Bring:

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Controls, Computer, or related Engineering discipline
• Coursework or experience in power systems, circuits, or electromagnetics
• Interest in a career in Electrical Engineering
• Strong technical aptitude and a hands-on mindset
• Ability to learn and apply complex technical concepts
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and task organization
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• A collaborative, positive attitude with a commitment to safety.
• Self-motivation and enthusiasm for professional growth.

Our Culture

At Colonial Pipeline, people are at the center of everything we do. We value Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence, and we're committed to supporting a diverse, inclusive work environment where every voice matters.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Signing Bonus
• Paid Personal Time
• Housing Assistance
• Travel & Transportation Support
• Hands-on engineering experience with real pipeline facilities
• A culture grounded in safety, teamwork, and innovation

Ready to Get Started?

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow, make an impact, and work alongside industry experts, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take your engineering career to the next level.

Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.