Electrical Engineering Co-op — Building Systems, Spring 2027

Job overview

The Electrical Engineering Co-op role is onsite in Cincinnati, OH; the posting also identifies office locations in Columbus, OH, and Greensboro, NC. Pay is $20–$22 per hour, with the starting rate and increases based on student status and returning terms. SHP’s integrated design teams create places for students, communities, and organizations. The co-op supports electrical building-systems design and documentation, including power, lighting, and emergency systems. Working with engineers, architects, and interior designers, the student helps coordinate buildable solutions and contributes to project drawings, calculations, and sustainability efforts.

What you'll do

• Assist with design and documentation of power distribution, lighting, and emergency systems
• support lighting and load calculations and electrical layouts in Revit
• contribute to drawing sets and schedules
• learn coordination of electrical systems with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural elements
• participate in interdisciplinary coordination and problem-solving
• support lighting efficiency and code-compliance efforts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical engineering co-op

spring 2027

building systems

electrical design

revit

power distribution

lighting systems

emergency systems

cincinnati oh

columbus oh

greensboro nc

shp

$20–$22/hr

parking covered

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Parking expenses covered
• mentorship, hands-on project experience, and collaboration with peers across disciplines.

Why this role

For junior, senior, or graduate students pursuing an Electrical Engineering degree. Internship pay starts at $20 per hour, may increase by $1 per hour for each additional returning term up to $22, and graduate students begin at $22 per hour. Parking expenses are covered.

About the employer

SHP is hiring for this role. Industry: Architectural Services. Sector: 54.