Electrical Engineering Internship

Steel Dynamics • Sinton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Steel Dynamics is a leading industrial metals solutions company that produces lower-carbon steel products primarily from recycled scrap. The Electrical Engineering Internship is based in the Rolling Mill at the Sinton Flat Roll Division in Sinton, Texas, and takes place during Summer 2027. The internship combines office-based engineering work with hands-on experience on the production floor, where interns work alongside operators and maintenance teams and apply engineering principles to equipment, systems, and processes.

Interns support electrical engineering and maintenance work involving substations, safety initiatives, system upgrades, instrumentation and controls, troubleshooting, and inventory management. They may contribute to projects such as inspecting and documenting substation equipment, updating schematics and labels, programming HMIs and automation logic, restoring damaged electrical systems, and preparing materials for upcoming projects. Field experience includes shadowing electricians during installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

The internship offers furnished housing at no cost to eligible interns who live more than 50 miles from the work site, eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a company match, employee discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, an intern event at company headquarters, and competitive hourly wages.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.

Nice To Haves

• Degree program or experience includes one or more of the following: electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs/automation systems, or power electronics/drives.
• Preferred GPA of at least 2.7.

Responsibilities

• Assist with substation reliability and preventative maintenance through inspections, documentation, and spare parts planning.
• Support safety initiatives, including labeling, schematic review, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Participate in upgrade and installation projects by reviewing diagrams, updating schematics, and supporting system documentation.
• Contribute to instrumentation and control projects by assisting with HMI programming, logic development, and monitoring systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including sourcing replacement components and supporting system restoration.
• Perform inventory management tasks such as cataloging materials, preparing bills of materials, and assisting with procurement planning.
• Gain hands-on field experience by shadowing electricians during installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams on electrical projects and process improvements.

Benefits

• Furnished housing at no cost for interns living more than 50 miles from the work site.
• Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan, with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through the company's partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Two-day Intern Extravaganza at company headquarters, featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connections with other interns.
• Competitive hourly wages.

What This Job Offers

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