
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
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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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