Electrical Engineer Intern

Heidelberg Materials • Lexington, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Its North American operations include over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada and approximately 9,000 employees.

The Electrical Engineer Intern supports electrical engineering projects that improve plant reliability, efficiency, and safety. The role assists with troubleshooting and analyzing electrical systems, motors, controls, and instrumentation; participates in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives; reviews electrical drawings and technical documentation; and collaborates with cross-functional teams on process and equipment improvements.

The position provides hands-on experience in an industrial fly ash processing and materials operations environment, with activities in the office, control room, and plant floor. The intern may encounter manufacturing equipment and operational processes and must work safely around industrial machinery in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, controls, instrumentation, and industrial equipment through coursework or hands-on experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work safely around industrial machinery and in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering projects that improve plant reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Assist with troubleshooting and analyzing electrical systems, motors, controls, and instrumentation.
• Participate in preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations.
• Review electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support project execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process and equipment improvements.

Benefits

• $23–$27 per hour
• Summer PTO
• Holidays
• Intern in-person events
• Employee Resource Group activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern