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COOP/INTERN – SERVICE ENGINEERING – SPRING 2026

Altec

The Role

Overview

Engineering co‑op/intern providing technical support, design, testing, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • housekeeping
  • data gathering
  • engineering calculations
  • continuous improvement
  • safety compliance
  • design support

Tasks

-Assure that good housekeeping is maintained in all plant and yard areas. -With technical guidance from Supervisors or Project Engineers, gather and evaluate engineering data in order to apply knowledge to relevant assignments. -Apply engineering procedures and calculations to develop solutions to problems which require some minor innovation. -Support and participate in Continuous Improvement events and activities. -Assure safe work practices and policies are adhered to. -Assist in the design application of less complicated projects, where creativity and/or innovation are required.

Requirements

  • solidworks
  • high school
  • abet
  • sophomore
  • gpa 2.5
  • engineering

What You Bring

-Knowledge of SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D design software) -High school diploma or GED equivalent required -Enrollment in a 4-year engineering program at an ABET accredited school pursuing a degree in one of the following majors: -Must have completed a minimum of 24 hours of coursework, or, have earned sophomore class standing -Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

The Company

About Altec

-Born in 1929, it grew from a small utility equipment business into a global brand. -Public and private fleets rely on its signature bucket trucks, cranes, digger derricks and aerial devices to connect communities. -Over the decades it evolved into multiple divisions—from manufacturing and rental to capital services—under a unified holding structure. -Bolstered by strategic acquisitions, it blends in‑house fabrication with custom engineering across its North American facilities. -It pioneered fleet electrification and data‑driven fleet insights, integrating telematics and digital analytics into heavy equipment. -Flagship projects range from electrical utilities and telecom lines to tree‑care, signage maintenance and contractor fleets.

Sector Specialisms

Electric Utility

Telecommunications

Tree Care

Lights and Signs

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