Electrical Engineering Internship

Steel Dynamics, Inc. • Columbus, MS

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Electrical Engineering Internship at Aluminum Dynamics (ADL), a subsidiary of Steel Dynamics. ADL is developing a state-of-the-art, 650,000-tonne low-carbon recycled aluminum flat rolled mill. This internship offers a unique blend of office-based engineering work and hands-on industrial experience, allowing interns to actively work alongside operators and maintenance teams on the production floor. Interns will apply engineering principles directly to equipment, systems, and processes, with opportunities to design solutions, test them in real-world conditions, and observe the immediate impact of their work. The internship is located in Columbus, MS, in the Cold Mill Department and will take place in Summer 2027.

Requirements

• Candidates should be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Degree program or experience should include one or more of the following: electrical machinery, power distribution, PLCs/automation systems, 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 engineering teams on 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 Free of Cost
• 401(k) & Company Match
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Intern Extravaganza
• Competitive Pay

What This Job Offers

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