Student Employee

U. S. Steel • Fairfield, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

U. S. Steel Tubular Products manufactures seamless pipe and premium connections for energy and industrial customers across the United States. The Summer 2027 Electrical Engineering Intern will support projects focused on electrical systems reliability, automation, controls, power distribution, equipment performance, and operational improvement at the FTSO Fairfield Plant. The intern will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and work with engineering, maintenance, reliability, and operations teams to complete a defined summer project.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Must be returning to school after the Summer 2027 internship.
• Strong analytical, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a plant environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work onsite at the FTSO Fairfield Plant in Fairfield, Alabama.

Nice To Haves

• Motivated self-starter able to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Analytical problem-solving ability, a high level of customer focus, and a passion for process improvement.
• Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and aptitude in the area of study.
• Strong record of team, project, or people leadership in a work setting or extracurricular activities.
• Willingness to take initiative to understand the business.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident, and high energy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Leadership and strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements and support a safe work environment.
• Collect and analyze equipment, maintenance, production, and reliability data to support engineering decisions.
• Assist with electrical system troubleshooting, preventative maintenance initiatives, automation projects, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, reliability, maintenance, and operations teams to identify and implement process and equipment improvements.
• Prepare clear reports, technical recommendations, and a final project presentation.
• Participate in intern programming, development activities, and site events.

What This Job Offers

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