Fall 2026 Engineer Co-Op

Purpose

TRC is currently looking for a Fall 2026 candidate. 
 

The Engineer Co-Op position at the Transportation Research Center, is designed for college or graduate-level students with a focus on mechanical or electrical engineering focusing in the areas of Advanced Driving Assistance Systems or Automated Driving Systems. This role involves working within the test team to support various programs and projects. The co-op will engage in troubleshooting various systems, developing test methodologies, and gaining hands-on experience in the lifecycle of transportation testing. The Co-Op will be working with engineers to conduct complex engineering testing and analysis. The Co-Op opportunity will require a one semester/quarter commitment from the selected candidate(s). This opportunity could extend to two semesters/quarters. 

Essential Functions*

• Assist in developing and use of analytical procedures, component and/or full-scale vehicle testing

   Primarily in the areas of automated Vehicles and ADAS.

• Assist with test execution, data collection and analysis

*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.

**Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities (Non-Essential Functions)

• Job shadow other roles and responsibilities within TRC Inc.’s Engineering offerings

• Miscellaneous projects assigned by other team members and leadership

• Support TRC Inc.’s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required

• Enrollment & active pursuit of a Bachelor of Science or master’s in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field

• Basic working knowledge/principles of common automotive systems - Powertrain brakes, hybrid systems, and suspension

• Excellent computer skills using office applications

• Interpersonal skills

• Ability to effectively operate and communicate in a multi-cultural environment

• Aptitude and desire to work in a hands-on capacity when required to support vehicle testing, calibration, and testing design efforts.

• Organization and planning skills

• Valid driver’s license

Working conditions

• Standard office, climate-controlled environment

• May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees

• May be exposed to inclement weather

• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as gas, oil, and paint

Physical requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

• Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers

It is the policy of TRC Inc. to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices, without regard to race, color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, medical leave or other types of protected leave (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.