Business Administration Co-Op Spring 2027

Business Administration Co-Op

At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring achieving and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique meaningful and high-impact careerand theyll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers healthcare science and technology high-rise buildings clean energy education and other building types as well as structural and building sciences infrastructure asset management advanced robotics and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development human resources finance and accounting information technology and marketing professionals all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The Business Administration Co-Op will gain hands-on experience supporting business operations business development initiatives project teams and office administration functions. This role offers exposure to engineering consulting client relationship management marketing strategic planning and project execution while working alongside industry professionals.

This position is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Business Administration Marketing Management Communications Economics or related fields who are interested in learning how a growing professional services firm operates.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Business Development Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development Support

• Assist with client research and market intelligence efforts.
• Support CRM data management and opportunity tracking.
• Help prepare proposals qualifications packages presentations and client-facing materials.
• Participate in business development planning sessions and account strategy meetings.
• Track industry events conferences trade shows and networking opportunities.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Coordinate meetings agendas and action item tracking.
• Organize project documentation and maintain electronic filing systems.
• Assist with front desk support scheduling event planning and office coordination activities.
• Support data entry and reporting functions for leadership teams.
• Prepare meeting summaries and executive-level reports.

Marketing & Communications

• Assist in developing marketing collateral and promotional materials.
• Support social media and LinkedIn content development.
• Help create client success stories and project profiles.
• Contribute to internal communications and employee engagement initiatives.

Project & Financial Support

• Assist project managers with project tracking and administrative tasks.
• Support budget tracking forecasting and reporting activities.
• Help compile project metrics and business performance data.
• Assist with preparation of dashboards and management reports.

Professional Development

• Attend client meetings Lunch & Learns plant tours and industry events when available.
• Learn about engineering consulting manufacturing operations and capital project delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering business development marketing and operations.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience

1. In pursuit of an associate or bachelors degree within Business Administration Marketing Communications
2. Must possess a valid drivers license.

Technical & Professional Skills

1. Proficient with InDesign Adobe Suite.
2. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook).

Performance Metrics

1. Customer Focus

2. Ownership & Accountability

3. Communication Excellence

4. Initiative & Curiosity

5. Teamwork & Collaboration

6. Professionalism

7. Adaptability

8. Continuous Learning

Behaviors

1. Customer Focus Demonstrates an understanding of client needs in industrial environments and delivers technical solutions that emphasize safety reliability compliance and long-term value.
2. Passion for Growth Continuously develops technical industry and consulting skills to support personal effectiveness and firm growth
3. Leadership Impact Influences project outcomes through sound engineering/technical judgment professionalism and accountability
4. Communication Clearly communicates technical information project status issues recommendations etc. to clients and internal stakeholders
5. Ownership Takes responsibility for quality schedule and deliverables within assigned work scope
6. Act With Urgency Demonstrates a proactive sense of urgency in addressing client needs project issues and commitments while maintaining safety and quality standards
7. Teamwork Works collaboratively across disciplines to deliver integrated and collaborative technical solutions
8. Technical Excellence Applies solid engineering/technical fundamentals codes standards and best practices to projects
9. Functional Excellence Executes work processes efficiently using tools systems and methodologies

Location: Cincinnati OH

Working Hours/Environment

1. Hours average 40 per week; may require additional hours including evenings and weekends depending on business needs.
2. Work is typically performed in an indoor office setting/client site.

Physical Demands

1. Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time.
2. Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
3. Light lifting up to 20 lbs.
4. Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person.
5. Body motor skills sufficient to enable the incumbent to move around an office environment.
6. Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate responses.
7. Ability to climb ladders and perform field investigations.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature complexity and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.