Summer 2027 Intern - Electrical Engineer

ATI•Brackenridge, PA

About The Position

ATI is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern for its Brackenridge Operations in the Hot Rolling Process Facility (HRPF). The intern will provide engineering support in an industrial manufacturing environment while gaining practical, hands-on experience with electrical systems, controls, equipment reliability, maintenance, and improvement projects. Under the guidance of experienced engineers and technical personnel, the intern will assist with troubleshooting electrical equipment, evaluating electrical and control systems, analyzing equipment performance, and supporting projects intended to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency. The role provides exposure to industrial electrical equipment and manufacturing processes and involves regular interaction with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Safety, and other departments.

Requirements

Currently attending an accredited four-year college with a major in Electrical Engineering.
Must be at least a rising junior by Summer 2027.
Hands-on electrical, controls, automation, or technical experience.
Familiarity with industrial electrical equipment, including motors, drives, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), circuit protection, instrumentation, sensors, and control systems.
Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, automation systems, or process controls.
Familiarity with electrical preventive/predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, failure analysis, or root-cause analysis.
Basic knowledge of applicable electrical safety practices and industry standards.
Knowledge of basic project management and continuous improvement principles.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness and ability to work in both office and industrial environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship, co-op, manufacturing, maintenance, or other industrial experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design, evaluation, modification, and improvement of industrial electrical equipment and systems.
Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of electrical equipment failures and recurring maintenance issues.
Assist with electrical and controls-related projects involving equipment installation, modification, repair, and replacement.
Assist with developing and updating electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, and other technical documentation.
Support evaluation of motors, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), power distribution equipment, instrumentation, and control systems.
Assist with programmable logic controller (PLC), human-machine interface (HMI), and industrial automation projects under appropriate supervision.
Collect and analyze equipment performance, maintenance, and operating data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Participate in equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance initiatives.
Assist with developing equipment specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, and project documentation.
Support equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and startup activities.
Work with Maintenance and Operations personnel to identify electrical equipment problems and develop practical engineering solutions.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, equipment reliability, productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
Assist with evaluating electrical components, replacement parts, equipment, and vendor proposals.
Maintain electrical drawings, equipment records, technical files, and project documentation.
Prepare technical reports, project updates, presentations, and engineering recommendations.
Participate in safety reviews, project meetings, equipment inspections, and other engineering activities.
Perform other engineering duties and special projects as assigned.