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Discover your career at Barnhart Energy Co. Gain hands‑on experience, learn from industry experts, and grow your talents in Engineering, Quality, Safety, or Project Management—while making a real impact on project success.

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Where will your career take you?

The best careers are discovered.

Gain hands-on experience, work with industry experts, and discover where your talents can take you

Whether you’re drawn to engineering, quality, safety, or project management, Barnhart Energy Co. provides opportunities to develop real skills while contributing to the project’s success!

Limited availability. Don’t wait to apply

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“I’ve learned every aspect of a wind job thanks to this co-op. There’s always something new to learn.”

- Cole, 2026 Co-op

“People take the time to teach you. Once you’re on site, you have a team around you to help you succeed.”

- Chase, 2026 Co-op

Choose a Path. Build a Future.

These pathways are for illustrative purposes only; there are multiple pathways at BEC.

Every career journey is different. Through mentorship, hands-on experience, and exposure to multiple disciplines, our co-op program helps you explore opportunities, build confidence, and discover where you can make the greatest impact.

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Every career journey is different.

Through mentorship, hands-on experience, and exposure to multiple disciplines, our co-op program helps you explore opportunities, build confidence, and discover where you can make the greatest impact.

Field
Engineer
0-3 YEARS
Serves as a technical resource for the Project Team on-site.
Project
Engineer
3-5 YEARS
Serves as technical resource for heavy lifting, rigging, and risk management.
Senior Project
Engineer
5+ YEARS
Provides engineering design and support from evaluation through construction.
Quality
Specialist
0-3 YEARS
Ensures excellence in Safety, Quality, and Environmental Protection.
Site Safety
Manager
3-5 YEARS
Implements Safety and Environmental Protection programs on job sites.
Safety
Manager
5+ YEARS
Leads all aspects of BEC Safety.
Project Site
Logistics
0-3 YEARS
Develops logistics plans for project mobilization of tooling, equipment, and manpower.
Site Quality
Manager
3-5 YEARS
Implements project-level quality control processes to meet standards.
Quality
Manager
5+ YEARS
Manages BEC's Quality Program.
Project
Planner
0-3 YEARS
Works with Sales and Operations to plan and execute safe, profitable projects.
Assistant Project
Manager
3-5 YEARS
Supports the Project Team with scheduling, manpower projections, and equipment requirements.
Project
Manager
5+ YEARS
Leads project scheduling, manpower, and equipment planning for safe, profitable completion.
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Develop Real Skills. Contribute to Real Success.

Whether you're drawn to engineering, quality control, safety leadership, or project management, our program delivers true site ownership.

Field & Project Engineering

Perform lift calculations, site layout planning, heavy transport rigging, and technical problem solving for major energy builds.

Quality & Safety Leadership

Manage site safety compliance, quality assurance inspections, risk-based safety protocols, and daily operational safety stand-ups.

Logistics & Site Operations

Coordinate heavy component transport, SPMT logistics, crane mobilization, and vendor workflows across complex project sites.

Project Management & Planning

Develop master scheduling, cost tracking, resource allocation, and owner-client communication with senior project managers.

Who We Serve

Start Your Barnhart Career

Barnhart Energy Co. selects a dedicated cohort of co-op engineers each cycle to ensure every student receives full mentorship and active project responsibilities.

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Limited availability. Don’t wait to apply

Open Applications

September 2026 - Mid-December 2026

Co-Op Duration

May 2027 - December 2027

Email Co-Op Recruiting

rmlong@barnhartec.com