About the role#
The Powerhouse, Cogen, and Energy Team manages electricity, steam, and hot water generation for RTX sites in Connecticut. This team oversees energy use, conducts assessments, and implements efficiency practices. You will work alongside energy experts and project engineers to support industrial facilities projects. This role requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll do#
- Write request for proposal documents.
- Support engineering, design, scheduling, and project coordination.
- Assist with safety, compliance, quality, and project turnover.
- Provide field oversight for ongoing projects.
- Walk around RTX Connecticut campuses, including accessing building levels via stairs and ladders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in Construction Management, Environmental Science, or an engineering field such as Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering.
- Ability to remain enrolled through the completion of the co-op.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Preferred: Academic success, extracurricular involvement, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, or CMMS software (SAP preferred).
- Preferred: Experience reading and understanding MEP drawings.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position.
- Locations include East Hartford and Middletown, Connecticut. Travel between sites may be required.
- Terms available: Spring 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Note: Many buildings are not climate controlled and temperatures vary by weather conditions.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
How to get in at RTX
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