2026 Future Talent Program - Global Workplace & Enterprise Services Utilities And Operations Co - op

Future Talent Program

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Work assignments will be project related, with a deliverable in mind.

Gain utility operations experience by participating in daily operations planning meetings and attending weekly look ahead meetings.

Gain utility project experience by leading small utility projects and/or participating on larger project teams. Regularly attend portfolio meetings and review utility related projects; put into a schedule with deliverables; physically monitor projects and report status (e.g. spend to date and current forecast).

Partner with our financial support team to develop budgets and manage actual spend.

Work closely with Central Utilities (chiller plants), Powerhouse (steam & electric generation), Utility Business Integration (financial reporting, utility sourcing contracts), and Water Utilities (potable supply, wastewater management) in gaining hands-on experience through assisting with maintenance activities, operational data trending, optimization, and capital projects from the initial concept through construction and startup.

Participate in bi-weekly GEMBA safety walks in various utility buildings on site. Manage the work orders and remediation activities, interfacing with internal and external resources as necessary to assure work is completed in a timely fashion.

Support utility field work including Reliability Based Asset Management (RBAM), high risk work (HRW) permitting, management of change (MOC), vendor interface/coordination, drawing package review/updates (P&ID's, AutoCAD, etc.).

Work with utility system owners to review engineering design drawings, update utility construction and equipment specifications, or manage engineering firms executing this work.

Support energy team initiatives including energy master planning, sustainability, energy conservation, renewable energy, smart technology, etc.

Assist with optimization of manual processes through innovative use of new technologies such as robotic process automation, Business Intelligence (BI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), MATLAB, Microsoft Flow, etc.

Assist with the metrics for UEO Scorecard. Compile data, interpret results, review and comment in preparation for tier meetings and roll up to leadership.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in Engineering, Business Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field.

Candidates must be able to evaluate area requirements and plans for associated capital/expense improvements. Perform administrative duties such as job audits, computer system audits and safety/housekeeping inspections.

Candidates must keep abreast of innovative developments in area of responsibility, and recommend changes to improve service, operation, reliability, efficiency, and state-of-the-art applications.

Candidates must maintain effective organizational skills and implement appropriate communication and planning.

Candidates must be willing to work with minimum supervision and exercise independent judgment in the daily performance of his/her duties.

Candidates must be responsible for learning and adhering to all our company Safety, Health, Environmental, GMP and regulatory requirements (as required by task).

Candidates must be available for a period of 6 months. Must be able to work flexible hours and undergo federal background check for access to classified systems

Candidates should have Minimum GPA: 3.00

Candidates should be able to perform necessary administrative duties to insure maintenance of records, reports, and associates tasks.

Candidates should have level(s) of Experience: Intermediate - Some related work or volunteer experience/second Co-op or Advanced - Previous related work experience/final Co-op