Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.
Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?
Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence!
What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?
Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.
About the Electrical Engineering Co-Op Position
Kickstart your engineering career with real-world experience that powers the East Coast.
At Colonial Pipeline, we move more than 100 million gallons of fuel every day, delivering 45% of all fuel consumed on the East Coast Our teams help keep energy flowing safely and reliably to more than 50 million Americans. As an Electrical Engineering Co‑Op, you’ll help support the systems that make this possible.
As an Electrical Engineering Co‑Op, you’ll apply classroom learning to real-world power systems that support our large-scale pipeline operations. Across multiple rotations, you’ll gain increasing responsibility, field exposure, and opportunities to work on live, mission-critical engineering challenges.
About Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering at Colonial Pipeline plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our pipeline systems. Our Electrical Engineers design, maintain, and improve the power distribution and protection systems that keep critical equipment running across a vast, 24/7 operational network. The team oversees the performance of digital power metering, protection relays, and motor control technologies that detect abnormal conditions, interrupt power when necessary, and enhance system responsiveness. Their work helps safeguard infrastructure, enhance operational continuity, and ensure energy delivery to millions of Americans.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work alongside experienced electrical engineers who design, test, and troubleshoot power distribution and protection systems that keep operations running 24/7/365. Your experience may include:
What You Bring:
Our Culture
At Colonial Pipeline, people are at the center of everything we do. We value Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence, and we’re committed to supporting a diverse, inclusive work environment where every voice matters.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Co‑Opping at Colonial gives you more than technical experience — you receive support, mentorship, and meaningful benefits:
Ready to Get Started?
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow, make an impact, and work alongside industry experts, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and take your engineering career to the next level.
Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.
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Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons of fuel daily to meet the energy needs of consumers from Houston to the New York Harbor.
Whether by car, plane, or train, we supply the fuel that allows Americans the freedom of mobility — so they can go where they please, whenever they please. Our vision is to be a trusted partner that leads the midstream industry in providing pipeline and energy solutions in a safe, reliable, and responsible manner as we continue to serve the nation’s energy needs for generations to come.
