IT Co-Op (Spring 2025) at Oglethorpe Power

Join Georgia System Operations Corporation as a Co-op student and gain hands-on experience in the Electric Utility industry! This exciting opportunity allows you to apply your classroom knowledge in a real-world setting while working alongside industry professionals. Use your education to make tangible impacts on meaningful projects that make a difference in providing safe and reliable electricity.

As a Co-op at Georgia System Operations Corporation, you will have the opportunity to support and learn from our associates with decades of combined industry knowledge.

This opportunity, within GSOC's Shared Services Information Technology Division, will include up to 3 rotations beginning as early as Spring 2025.

We'll support you in refining your current skills and discovering new ones all while gaining valuable insights and experience in a professional environment. This hands-on experience will not only expand your knowledge in the Utility industry but also provide you with tangible skills that will benefit your future career endeavors.

Position Requirements:

Successful candidates for the Co-op position at Georgia System Operations Corporation should possess strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders. Time management skills are essential to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines efficiently. The ability to thrive in a professional environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams is crucial for success in this role.

Hands-on experience with common technology used in a professional business setting as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office tools are necessary for daily tasks and project execution. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for learning and applying knowledge in a practical setting.

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college/university with a minimum 2.8 GPA in one of the following areas of study preferred: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

• Accepted in the college or university's formal Co-op program.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position are:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Time management skills and a strong work ethic.

• Expanding technology skills commensurate with your current education level

• Hands-on experience with technology, including Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, computer hardware, and software.

• Ability to work in a professional environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited College or University

• Must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and have completed at least 2 semesters of college level coursework prior to the start of the first rotation; unofficial transcripts required prior to the start of each rotation.

• Ability to commit to 3 full time semester rotations, up to 40 hour each week, onsite at GSOC offices in Tucker, GA

If you meet these qualifications, you're passionate, you're driven, and you're committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now to experience what a career with endless possibilities would be like at GSOC.

Georgia System Operations Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including veterans and disabled. We are a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to substance abuse testing.