Engineering Co-Op

Company Description 

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 19,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects. 

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change. 

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings. 

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY. 

Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. We respect each other and have fun at work. At AFRY, you can be yourself. 

Job Description 

The CO-OP will provide exposure to many aspects of the consulting engineering process in addition to project work with specific deliverables such as: 

Collaborate with engineers, clients, and vendors. 

Assist in studies for cost estimates and process design.  

Develop project lists including equipment list, motor list, line lists etc.  

Assist with project scope, budgets, and design approach development.  

Potential to travel to client facilities for project meetings and data collection. 

Develop project drawings.  

Attending meetings with leadership team, reporting out and assigned tasks from meeting. 

Qualifications 

Preference is a minimum 3.0 GPA in your academic field of study. 

Individual must be currently enrolled and working toward a degree with a concentration in paper science, chemical, mechanical, electrical, or civil/structural engineering.  

Ideal candidates will possess high initiative and drive, with a curiosity to perpetually learn and improve our business.  

Key requirements include the ability to analyze information to find opportunities, effectively unify and communicate findings, work collaboratively in a team setting, and display the following characteristics: 

Leadership  

Communication  

Judgment  

Team Player  

Work Ethic  

Cooperation Skills  

 Analytical Skills  

Adaptability  

Desire to Learn and Educate  

Willingness to Travel  

Must have solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and common CAD program experience.  

Student will need to have completed a minimum of 1 or 2-full years of course completed.   

Additional Information 

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients. 

As part of your online application process, please provide a resume and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications. 

You must have a right to live and work in the United States. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. 

Location 

Birmingham, AL, USA 

Appleton, WI, USA 

Housing Assistance  

Housing assistance is provided for candidates more than hour drive from the office.  

Competence area 

Process and Production Engineering 

Contract Type 

CO-OP preferred but will consider Internship