2026 Student Co-op Training (Saudi Arabia) - Engineering (Electrical)

Requisition ID: 293731  

•   Relocation Authorized:  National - Single  
• Telework Type:  Full-Time Office/Project  
• Work Location: Jubail

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Project Overview:

Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It the biggest civil engineering project in modern times—and it's getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s. Bechtel serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owner’s representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local AE firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras-Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2021, Bechtel’s contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings/ bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port & pipeline expansions, and more. 

Job Summary:

The Cooperative Training will provide structured training and exposure across various Engineering functions and verticals, with a focus on key processes.

Major Responsibilities:

Cooperative Trainees will work under the supervision and guidance of respective vertical leaders and will work closely with team leaders and supervisors for day-to-day activities as follows:

• Students will be learning various systems and procedures which are used by these verticals.
• Cooperative Trainees would be provided training and expected to assist in preparing weekly/monthly reports/activities including developing and utilizing databases, and various other reports.
• Shadowing and learning from experienced professionals in the field.
• Assisting with day-to-day tasks and projects.
• Participating in training sessions and workshops to enhance skills.
• Conducting research and analysis as required.
• Contributing innovative ideas and solutions to ongoing projects.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Students must be in the final stages of graduation.
• Bachelor of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering at an accredited college or 
  university
• Students should qualify to undergo the training as part of the university curriculum
• Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of (2.5 out of 4) or (4 out of 5)
  Excellent skills in oral and written communication
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Good Communication Skills. The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable and can maintain a positive and professional attitude under stress.
• Ability to work well in a team
• Time management and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Students should be from the core Electrical engineering field.
• Good Academic background.
• The students must know the basic principles and practices
• Problem-solving, entering and verifying data, working knowledge of computers, various software applications, and standard office equipment.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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