Engineering Co-Op Opportunities

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027)

Your future is bright at nVent, where your ambition meets our vision for a sustainable and electrified world. At nVent, we empower you to innovate, welcome you to bring your true self to work, and cultivate bold ideas that fuel both your personal and professional growth. Your unique skills and talents are key to making impactful strides in today's electrified world!

With nVent, you’ll develop engineering and leadership skills through a variety of projects and experiences, formal and informal training, and leadership opportunities. You can apply what you’ve learned in engineering courses such as Modeling in Manufacturing, Heat Transfer, Circuits, and others. Our engineering co-op students are involved in designing, manufacturing, and optimizing high-amperage (up to 28kA) power distribution systems and equipment. These systems are used in power plants and large industrial facilities around the world.

We are currently recruiting engineering co-op students to start work in the spring semester of 2027.

Your work assignments may include:

• •Generating product designs using 3-D modeling and CAD software
• •Conducting heat transfer studies using FEA heat transfer analysis software
• •Participating in the design and manufacture of electrical panels/electrical equipment
• •Perform research and development activities
• •Conduct product performance testing and resolving issues
• •Participate in process improvement projects

What You Will Experience in this Position:

Your experience as a Co-Op Engineer goes beyond the daily activities of your role. In addition to the support of your manager, you can expect to grow and develop through exposure to leadership, engaging in development opportunities, and networking with other early career professionals.

• •Training & Development: Training and development is provided throughout your internship through on-the-job experience and other learning opportunities, fostering the development of business acumen and leadership skills at a global organization.
• •Community: You will be invited to join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) which offer special events, networking, professional development and volunteer opportunities throughout the year to promote inclusion and respect and to help us embrace our diversity.
• •Mentorship & Networking : Build a network of peers, managers and senior leaders to support your career path and aid your growth. Gain exposure to nVent professionals at every level who will act as formal and informal mentors during your internship.

Program Details:

• •Competitive pay
• •Relocation and housing support is available to eligible candidates
• •Co-ops receive paid time off, paid volunteer time, and paid holidays
• •Co-ops who demonstrate outstanding performance may be offered a subsequent internship/co-op or full-time offer of employment with nVent

Location: This position is in Richland, MS

YOU HAVE:

Required Qualifications:

• •Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or in industrial technology
• •Desire to work at least 2 or 3 semesters
• •Sophomore class or later (Graduating by summer 2029)

Preferred Qualifications:

• •GPA of at least 2.75
• •Experience using Inventor or SolidWorks 3d modeling software
• •Skill in written and oral communication with the ability to collaborate with people across multiple functional areas

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com .

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

Innovative & adaptable

Dedicated to absolute integrity

Focused on the customer first

Respectful and team oriented

Optimistic and energizing

Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering Co-Op Opportunities (beginning in January 2027)